The first season of the reality television series Love & Hip Hop: Miami aired on VH1 from January 1, 2018 until March 19, 2018. The show was primarily filmed in Miami, Florida. It is executive produced by Mona Scott-Young and Stephanie R. Gayle and co-executive produced by Maricarmen Lopez for Monami Entertainment, Toby Barraud, Stefan Springman, Mala Chapple, David DiGangi, Rick de Oliveira, Gilda Brasch and Alissa Horowitz for Eastern TV, and Nina L. Diaz, Liz Fine and Vivian Gomez for VH1.[1]
The series chronicles the lives of several women and men in the Miami area, involved in hip hop music. It consists of 12 episodes, including a two-part reunion special hosted by Nina Parker.
Production
The first season title screen.
On February 28, 2016, it was reported that potential spin-offs set in Miami and Houston were in pre-production and the producers were auditioning potential cast members.[2] In April 2016, Trick Daddy and Trina confirmed their involvement in Love & Hip Hop: Miami, despite the latter turning down the offer years earlier.[3][4] On April 20, 2017, after over a year of development hell, it was reported that the show's producers had been granted permission to start filming in South Florida.[5][6]
On August 25, 2017, VH1 announced Love & Hip Hop: Miami would make its series premiere in January 2018.[7] The series would star Trina, Trick Daddy, Afro-Latina singer Amara La Negra, Gunplay, Cuban-Venezuelan rapper Veronica Vega, party promoter Prince, Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta's Shay Johnson and openly gay rapper Bobby Lytes, with stylist Jojo Zarur, Pleasure P, Baby Blue Whoaaaa, stripper-turned-rapper Miami Tip, producer Young Hollywood, DJ Michelle Pooch, Gunplay's girlfriend Keyara Stone, Trick Daddy's estranged wife Joy Young, JT Money's son Jeffrey White, stylist Malik Williams, Steph Lecor, Prince's girlfriend Liz Cifuentes, model Gabby Davis, socialite Chinese Kitty and her mother Chinese Nicky rounding out the supporting cast. Amara's mother Mami Ana and Jojo's mother Faride Nemer would appear in minor supporting roles, while Love & Hip Hop: New York's Juju C. and Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta's Lil Scrappy would make special crossover appearances.
On August 27, 2017, MTV aired an exclusive sneak peek of the show during the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards.[8][9] On October 30, 2017, VH1 confirmed January 1, 2018 as the show's start date.[10] This was followed by a series of teasers,[11][12] including a cypher video, directed by Flex God Daps and featuring Trina, Trick Daddy, Veronica, Bobby, Amara and Gunplay performing in their distinct musical styles.[13] On December 18, 2017, VH1 released a 5 minute "super" trailer,[14] followed by "meet the cast" interviews with cast members
Trina,[15]Trick Daddy,[16]Gunplay,[17] Amara La Negra,[18] Bobby Lytes,[19] Veronica Vega,[20] Prince,[21] Shay Johnson,[22] Jojo Zarur[23] and "Sacrifice Vs. Paradise", where the cast discuss Miami's economic divide.[24]
Synopsis
When y'all talk about Miami, y'all talk about the sands and the yachts, the heat like y'all know it. You go on vacation, floss up and down Collins Ave, and you party at those clubs on that side of town. This ya boy Trick Daddy Dollars. And like I told y'all before, y'all don't know a motherfucking thing about Miami. What you know about slammin' dominoes in Little Havana? Selling conch salad in Liberty City? Or riding your donk up and down I-95? Y'all think y'all know all the hot spots? But the real fire is at Trick Daddy's spot. This is my 305. I don't know if they heard you Trick. South Beach may be lit, but the ballers with real ice party like me, the baddest bitch. The one and only diamond princess, Miami born and raised. Any clown can rent a Lamborghini, and any fake can pop tags, but only a real boss freezes out the haters and secures the bag. People say there's a lotta storms cookin' up in these parts. So as I say, let's get wet. 'Cause til then, Miami gonna continue to be the realest, the littest, and the hottest city in the world. Flight 305 to Miami, now boarding.
Amara La Negra is offended when producer Young Hollywood criticises her afro. Shay comes to Miami for her man, Pleasure P, and quickly clashes with his group mate Baby Blue. Trina's cousin Bobby can't get along with her assistant.
Keyara confronts Gunplay's ex Miami Tip, but is surprised when Tip is interested in her instead. Trick Daddy's wife Joy shows up to his house, wanting to finalise their divorce.
guest stars: DJ E-Feezy, Michelle Pooch, Steph Lecor, Skrawberry, Fuego, Stefi Chacon (radio personality), Chinese Nicky, Dawn Heflin
Joy and Gabby join the supporting cast. Although credited, Bobby does not appear.
Veronica brings Amara and Young Hollywood together again, but they can't resolve their issues. Pleasure's ex Gabby attempts to rekindle things with Pleasure, but gets an ice cream cone to the face after she is discovered by Shay.
Veronica and Amara fall out over the Young Hollywood situation. At Prince's fashion event, Shay and Liz get into a fight with Gabby, Chinese Kitty and Chinese Nicky.
guest stars: Baby Blue Whoaaaa, Spectacular, Skrawberry, Alvin (Trina's assistant), Chinese Kitty, Chinese Nicky
Steph joins the supporting cast.
Amara explores different hairstyles in a photo shoot, in an attempt to educate Young Hollywood about his colorism. Bobby discovers Jeffrey is cheating on him with Malik, and reacts violently.
guest stars: Chinese Kitty, Chinese Nicky, Simply Jess, Nathaniel Clyne (soccer player), Irv Gotti (Murder Inc. Records founder)
Juju joins the supporting cast. Although credited, Trina, Gunplay, Veronica, and Trick Daddy do not appear.
Veronica confronts Jojo for driving a wedge between her and Amara, and gets a glass of water thrown in her face. Gunplay relapses after the death of a friend.
guest stars: Helen (Jeffrey's friend), Ebony (Jeffrey's friend), Dawn, Bryant McKinnie (former NFL player), Chinese Nicky, Chinese Kitty, Rico Love (songwriter/producer)
Lil Scrappy joins the supporting cast. Although credited, Amara does not appear.
Young Hollywood reaches out to Amara to try and bury the hatchet. Trick Daddy hosts a divorce party to mock Joy.
guest stars: Chronic (Trick's producer/engineer), Dawn, Stefi Chacon (radio personality), Skrawberry
Chinese Nicky and Chinese Kitty join the supporting cast. Although credited, Prince and Bobby do not appear.
Jojo struggles to pick sides in her parents' divorce. Joy starts dating Pleasure. Amara and Veronica get physical at an industry event.
guest stars: Vernessa (Trina's mom), Keon Hardemon (City of Miami commissioner), Polow Da Don (Zone 4, Inc. CEO), Raymond Taylor (Trina's friend), Rick Ross (recording artist and MMG CEO), Sam Sneak (MMG A&R and DJ), Antonio (Jojo's dad)
Faride and Baby Blue Whoaaaa join the supporting cast. Although credited, Prince, Bobby and Trick Daddy do not appear.
Bobby bashes Trina in an interview, leading to a confrontation at his event. Malik demands Jeffrey end things with Bobby once and for all.
guest stars: Bryant Mckinnie (former NFL player), Supa Cindy (radio personality), Simply Jess, DJ E-Feezy, Lila Nikole (swimsuit designer)
Although credited, Amara, Gunplay and Veronica do not appear.
The cast come together at Trick and Trina's backyard barbecue. Amara and Jojo face off with Veronica, Young Hollywood and Steph Lecor. Malik and Bobby get into a heated argument. Shay snatches Joy's weave.
guest stars: DJ Nasty (radio personality), Big Mack (radio personality), Spectacular, Slick 'Em, Phil (Babalawo), Dawn, Brandon Marshall (Denver BroncosLB), Slim Thug (BossLife CEO), Supa Cindy
Amara, Veronica, Steph and Jojo discuss their feud. Prince's affair with Gabby is exposed, devastating Liz.
host: Nina Parker
guest stars: Antonio, Dawn, Spectacular, Slick Em
Webisodes
Check Yourself
Love & Hip Hop Miami: Check Yourself, which features the cast's reactions to each episode, was released weekly with every episode on digital platforms.[37]
List of Love & Hip Hop Miami: Check Yourself Season 1 episodes
Episode
Title
Featured cast members
Ref
1
"I Had to Regulate Real Quick"
Young Hollywood, Amara La Negra, Pleasure P, Baby Blue Whoaaaa, Shay
