The Growing Up Hip Hop sets seem to be imploding. For months, it’s been suggested that members of the WEtv cast have been at odds with production. Master P and Romeo Miller announced their departure from the show after voicing their frustration with GUHH‘s Angela Simmons storyline. Romeo and Angela were once touted as possibly being the next “it” mogul couple of hip hop, but following their falling out, things became tense. The dismantling of their friendship was a key focus of this recent season, and the Millers wanted no part. 

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Next came Bow Wow who shared on social media that he, too, was departing the popular series. His Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta co-star and longtime friend Da Brat suggested that Bow Wow may have been in his feelings when he made the announcement, but fans needed to wait and see what unfolded. After an explosive episode showing a violent altercation involving Briana Latrise, hip hop icon Pepa’s daughter Egypt Criss has also shared that she will not return to the show.

“I respect myself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves me, grows me or makes me happy,” the budding singer penned in a caption to a selfie on Instagram. “It’s time for me to rise from the ashes from being falsely represented to you, the people I love most, which is why I have decided to resign from Growing Up Hip Hop. #itsbeenreal #allgoodthingsmustcometoanend #movingforward.” Check it out the post by Egypt Cris below.

If you thought you’d seen the last of Kiyomi Leslie, think again. A little over a year ago, Bow Wow and his then-girlfriend Kiyomi Leslie were reportedly engaged in a violent altercation that resulted in both of their arrests. They immediately broke up, but that wasn’t all they had to say about one another in the media. Bow Wow would later address the scandal on Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta, and later, Kiyomi would accuse him of “playing the victim.”

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Bow Wow would go on to release a mixtape where he seemed to share a few bars that were aimed at his previous relationship, but since that time, mums been the word about the social media influencer. Then, Love & Hip Hop Atlanta fans were surprised when she appeared on the show alongside Shooter. He was once in a relationship with Sierra Gates and was touted as being romantically involved with Scrapp DeLeon’s sister Cheyenne. However, he is reportedly also in a relationship with Kiyomi, but apparently she was the only woman aware that they were all in an open relationship.

Drama ensued while reality television cameras rolled, and following the episode, comments flooded in on social media. Kiyomi Leslie was criticized for her relationship status, so she defended herself against naysayers. “People hear open relationship and think f**k any and every thing and that’s not the case,” she wrote. “S**t you can catch them same diseases from ya husband bae!” She reportedly added, “The ‘open’ means HONEST…be open, be upfront, speak, talk, communicate what your needs are. Women get in ‘closed’ relationships and think that’s keeping him from cheating lol.” Watch the drama unravel in the clip below.

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The very suggestion of an Instagram Live Battle between Bow Wow and Lil Romeo sent social media into a tizzy. They both entered the music industry at young ages, had success, toured the world, expanded their portfolios to become actors, are producers, and are featured in differing Growing Up Hip Hop series. Lil Bow Wow and Lil Romeo have dropped their "Lils" and are all grown up, and fans want to see them face-off.

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These two have often been pitted against each other not because of their catalogs, but due to their personal relationships with Angela Simmons. They've both been romantically linked to the Simmons sister, although her relationship with Romeo was never anything official. Their flirting turned into strife, and now the two reportedly aren't on friendly terms. Romeo has wished his former friend the best and left Growing Up Hip Hop as Angela and Bow Wow continue to exchange playful banter on social media.

Following the successful IG Live Battles promoted by Timbaland and Swizz Beatz's Verzuz, a fan took to Twitter to pose the question of who would win if Romeo Miller and Bow Wow went toe-to-toe. Answers came in by the thousands across all social media platforms, and an overwhelming majority voted Bow the winner by a landslide due to his number of favorites. Check out a few responses below and let us know who you think would take the crown.

Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta may have seen its fair share of arguments, but Deb Antney says that’s nothing compared to Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. The VH1 series has seen a number of cast members come and go, including Deb, her son Waka Flocka, and his wife Tammy Rivera. The trio are not only currently featured on WE tv’s Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta, but they all appear on Waka & Tammy: What the Flocka.

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Deb Antney recently discussed the differences between the networks and why she prefers to work with producers over at WE tv. According to the music mogul, her current network allows her, along with other cast members, to be themselves while Love & Hip Hop Atlanta leaned more toward sensationalism.

“It’s very disgraceful for women,” she said of LHHATL. “It makes our men look horrible. I’m just not for it. I’m not for the drama like that.” Deb recalled watching Waka and Tammy air out their marriage struggles while on Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. “It just destroyed the inside of me,” she added. “I could not function.” Meanwhile, Ms. Deb is waiting for Waka and Tammy to have a baby. She’s petitioned for the couple to welcome a child together, so we’ll just have to wait and see if her wishes come true.

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The world was introduced to Buku Abi during her brief stint on Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta. The 22-year-old singer-songwriter has been haunted by her father R. Kelly‘s scandals throughout her life, so she thought dabbling with reality television alongside her mother Drea Kelly would be a good way to tell her story. Of course, her father was a central talking point in her storyline, but she was also able to share her entertainment industry aspirations, including desiring to have a successful singing career like R. Kelly.

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However, it looks like Buku Abi, real name Joann Kelly, has been working on a new set of skills. On Wednesday (April 1), Buku shared a video of herself working the pole at home. She had a blaring bright red-pinkish light on to set the atmosphere as she blasted “Realer” by Megan Thee Stallion off of the rapper’s Fever project. 

“Day I have no f*cking clue of the quarantine. ///// ? ///// Megan Thee Stallion / Realer,” she wrote in the caption. In the clip, she twirled around and climbed the pole with ease. Who knows what else she could learn by the time this quarantine is over. Check out R. Kelly and Drea Kelly’s taught Buku Abi show off her pole dancing skills below.

She’s respected as being like a big sister to him, so if anyone knows what’s going on with Bow Wow, it’s Da Brat. Earlier this month, Bow Wow shared with the world that he was exiting WEtv’s Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta. “We on to bigger and better things! @angelasimmons lets do the unthinkable #history,” the rapper wrote on his Instagram Story. He went on to say the WEtv needed to get their ducks in a row. “Get yall sh*t together! Until then WE OUT! aint no show w out Bow know that! Good luck.“

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While recording a segment for the Ricky Smiley Morning Show, Da Brat addressed the rumors. “Chile, Bow Wow go back and forth,” she said. “He quit one day, he there the next… He does have a lotta things in the works. He’s got movies and he’s doing all kinda stuff but this is his baby. He’s an [executive producer] on this show, too. So I don’t think he’s gonna wanna get rid of this check.”

She went on to call Bow “spoiled,” but that’s a title she’s hit him with in the past. When the Millennium Tour 2020 headliner made the announcement about leaving the series, they were in the middle of production, so something may have happened that rubbed him the wrong way. “He might not come back this time, we don’t know,” Da Brat added. “It ain’t sad. He got a lotta stuff. Don’t be sad for him.” Watch the clip below.

Bow Wow is officially "done" with Growing Up Hip Hop, following in the footsteps of his castmates, Master P and Romeo Miller, who recently revealed that they would be departing from the show as well. Bow Wow has been a part of the Growing Up Hip Hop family since GUHH: Atlanta premiered in 2017, but he's been making some appearances on the original series this past season as well. However, it looks like he's done with the franchise for good, as he declared social media that he was quitting the show, and even invited his fellow cast member and potential love interest, Angela Simmons, to join him.

"We done w/ Growing Up Hip Hop!" he wrote on his Instagram story. "We on to bigger and better things! @angelasimmons lets do the unthinkable #history." He also tweeted a similar message, adding that the producers need to get their sh*t together.

Last year, Bow Wow called himself a “playboy” on Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta, and it doesn’t seem like he’s ready to put that lifestyle to rest. The 32-year-old rapper has recently embarked on the Millennium Tour 2 with Omarion, Ashanti, and a host of other super-talented artists. He recently stopped by The Real to chat with the ladies about his tour, dad life, and of course, his romantic relationships.

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During her recent visit to The Real, Angela Simmons said that when it comes to a potential romance with Bow Wow, she wouldn’t rule things out. Bow Wow was pegged with the same question when he sat down with the hosts and gave a similar answer. “You never know,” he said with a smile. Then, the single dad was asked if he was ready to settle down.

“Now, see, I can answer that one,” he said. “I don’t know if I’m ready yet… You know what? I’ve been thinking about the idea of me walking down an aisle and all of that. I’m not saying it’s far out of reach, but it’s kinda weird seeing myself do that right now. As far as settling down, I’m just so focused with what’s going on in my career, this tour and everything I got going on so if I date somebody, I gotta be able to give her my all. All of my attention. And I’m not gon’ lie, I’m one of them dudes, I like my space.”

Bow wow elaborated that he likes to be able to do whatever he wants without having to answer to anyone else. “I like my me time,” he said. Watch Bow’s clip with The Real below.

The Malphurs continue their takeover attempt with another project on the horizon. Waka Flocka and his wife Tammy Rivera have been opening up about their home life over the last few years. The hip hop couple has been featured on reality shows including Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta, Marriage Boot Camp, and they even had their own wedding special for the renewal of their vows. In March, the couple is unveiling another reality television venture Waka & Tammy: What The Flocka, but that isn’t the end of what’s to come for these two.

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Last week, Tammy Rivera and her closest friends came together to celebrate Mrs. Malphurs’s forthcoming album Conversations. Tammy’s private listening party in Atlanta was hosted by Da Brat and featured attendees including Lil Mo, Deb Antney, Nivea, Toya Wright-Johnson, and many more. During the event, guests were able to enjoy the album while wearing headphones making it a “silent” listening party.

Tammy answered questions about the project while Waka promoted his liquor line Premise with signature cocktails. Tammy and friends shared a few photos from the event, so check it out below.