The tenth season of the reality television series Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta aired on VH1 from July 5, 2021 until November 21, 2022. The season was primarily filmed in Atlanta, Georgia. It is executive produced by Mona Scott-Young and Stephanie R. Gayle for Monami Productions and Lashan Browning, Donna Edge-Rachell, Paris Bauldwin, Daniel Wiener and Jamail Shelton for New Group Productions. Sitarah Pendelton and Phakiso Collins are executive producers for VH1.
The series chronicles the lives of several women and men in the Atlanta area, involved in hip hop music. It consists of 29 episodes, including a two-part reunion special hosted by Claudia Jordan.
On June 7, 2021, VH1 announced the show's return for a tenth season, which premiered on July 5, 2021.[1] It saw the promotion of Kirk Frost, Erica Mena and Safaree to the main cast, and the addition of rappers Yung Baby Tate and Omeretta the Great, along with Love & Hip Hop: New York's Yandy Smith-Harris and Mendeecees Harris. Karlie Redd, Scrappy and Joc were demoted to supporting cast, along with new cast member Renni Rucci, Rasheeda and Kirk's son Ky Frost, Yandy's foster daughter Infinity and her mother-in-law Judy Harris, Karlie's daughter Jasmine, Joc's son Amoni, Sierra's boyfriend Eric and Spice's boyfriend Justin Budd.[2][3][4] The season was preceded by the special Love & Hip Hop Atlanta: Inside the A.[5]
On July 11, 2022, VH1 announced that additional episodes will air from August 8, 2022.[6] Yung Baby Tate and Omeretta were removed from the opening credits, replaced by Joc and his fiancé Kendra Robinson, and Scrappy and Bambi. New cast members include Spice's friend Meda Montana and Mendeecees' son Lil Mendeecees, with Mimi Faust returning in a supporting role late into the season.
Synopsis
The past ten years might have been one wild ride, but 2020 served up more than anyone could imagine. Now we're able to work harder, live harder, and fight to make change for the better. We're standing up for ourselves and our future. Embracing new love, new faces and going places we've never gone before.
Yandy and Mendeecees move to Atlanta. Yung Baby Tate enjoys her viral success. Erica and Bambi compare their marital issues. Sierra and BK meet up.
guest stars: Ralph (Yandy's dad), Lakisha (Yandy's cousin), Taylor (Yung Baby Tate's friend), Courtney (Yung Baby Tate's best friend), Floss (Yung Baby Tate's friend), Chrystel (Yung Baby Tate's friend), Karter, Camille "Fat Kim" (Sierra's sister), Quinn (Yung Baby Tate's manager) Kirk, Yung Baby Tate, Erica, Safaree, Omeretta, Yandy and Mendeecees are added to the opening credits, replacing departing cast members Mimi, Scrapp, and Stevie J. Karlie, Joc and Scrappy are demoted to the supporting cast. Although credited, Omeretta and Spice do not appear.
Yandy organizes a protest after the murder of Breonna Taylor. Omeretta the Great attempts to resolve her issues with her mother. Rasheeda and Kirk try to end a family drama.
guest stars: Karter, Kirk Jr., Ciara (Kirk Jr.'s girlfriend), Amina (Ky's girlfriend), Tamika Palmer (Breonna Taylor's mother), Lisa (Erica's sister), Tony (the Frost's accountant), Mysonne Linen (co-founder, Until Freedom), Sean Ali (Muhammad Ali's cousin), Akilah (Omeretta's mother), Tamika Mallory, Porsha Williams Ky and Kelsie join the supporting cast. Although credited, Sierra, Safaree and Spice do not appear.
Karlie introduces her new relationship to the group. Yung Baby Tate visits her man in Los Angeles. Erica announces her pregnancy to Safaree. Yandy reunites with her adopted daughter Infinity to work out their issues.
guest stars: Lamar Odom, Guapdad 4000, Lil Mendeecees, Aasim, Brittany B., Infinity Although credited, Sierra and Omeretta do not appear.
Tensions between Infinity and Mendeecees resurface. Yung Baby Tate and Guap's relationship breaks down. Rasheeda confronts her older sister. Erica reveals the gender of her baby.
guest stars: Dr. Jackie Walters, MD (Erica's OB/GYN), Quinn (Yung Baby Tate's manager), Guapdad 4000, Karter, Aasim, Lil Mendeecees, Skylar, Omere, Allison (Rasheeda's aunt), Marie (Rasheeda's grandmother), Cheryl "Boobie" (Rasheeda's sister), Safire Infinity joins the supporting cast. Although credited, Sierra, Omeretta and Spice do not appear.
Kirk and Safaree travel to New York to honor late rapper DMX. Renni Rucci is about to begin her tour. Omeretta and her mother try to resolve their issues. Sierra is confronted by her twin sisters.
guest stars: Zoe Dupree (Renni Rucci's wardrobe stylist/road manager), Hollywood (Renni Rucci's friend), Don Pressure (Omeretta the Great's brother), Khadijah (Omeretta the Great's sister), Kim (Sierra's mother), Jodi (Sierra's best friend), Al Capone (Kirk's best friend), Wheelie Wayne (Kirk's close friend), Coyshea (Kirk's close friend), Jackie (Renni Rucci's mother), Cour'don, D'Couri, Akilah (Omeretta the Great's mother), Aminah (Omeretta's cousin), Shirley (Safaree's mother), Christopher (Kirk's son), Annette (Christopher's girlfriend), Laylah (Christopher's daughter), Maleni (Christopher's daughter), Camille "Fat Kim" (Sierra's sister), Caleia (Sierra's sister) Renni Rucci joins the supporting cast. Although credited, Rasheeda, Yung Baby Tate, Erica, Spice, Yandy and Mendeecees do not appear.
Karlie invites her daughter to a boat trip with Lamar and the others. Safaree's mom visits him and Erica at the house. Yandy and Mendeecees sit down with Infinity.
guest stars: Safire, Lil Mendeecees, Lamar Odom, Kendra (Joc's fiancee), Cheryl "Boobie" (Rasheeda's sister), Simone (Rasheeda's niece), Shirley (Safaree's mother) Jasmine joins the supporting cast. Although credited, Yung Baby Tate and Omeretta do not appear.
Spice introduces her new man to the group. Omeretta makes peace with her mother. Joc has a heart to heart with his son Amoni. Safaree storms out of his baby shower, reducing Erica to tears.
guest stars: Shaggy, Justin "JBudd" (Spice's boyfriend), Khadijah (Omeretta the Great's sister), Wanda Cooper Jones (Ahmaud Arbery's mother), Mysonne Linen (co-founder, Until Freedom), Lil Mendeecees, Nausaun Linen (Mysonne Linen's son), Tamika Mallory, Tarique Ryans (Tamika Mallory's son), Akilah (Omeretta the Great's mother), Nicholas, Nicholatoy, Amoni Although credited, Yung Baby Tate does not appear.
Yandy and Mendeecees decide to renew their vows and invite the group to Dubai. Yung Baby Tate goes on a date with a girl. Erica deals with a break in at home. Rasheeda thinks she might be pregnant. Joc's resolution with his son ends up in flames as emotions boil over.
Momma Dee visits the crew in Dubai and escalates the tensions between Yandy and Mendeeces' mother Judy. Jasmine brings her new man onto the trip, angering Karlie. Renni confronts her mother. Rasheeda takes a pregnancy test.
guest stars: Eric (Sierra's boyfriend), Kory "KP" (Jasmine's boyfriend), Hollywood (Renni Rucci's friend), Zoe Dupree (Renni Rucci's wardrobe stylist/road manager), Emani, D'Couri, Cour'don, Jackie (Renni Rucci's mom) Judy joins the supporting cast. Although credited, Yung Baby Tate, Erica, Safaree, Omeretta and Spice do not appear.
Yandy and Mendeecees renew their vows. Sierra and Eric's relationship deepens. Back in Atlanta, Erica is dealing with her pregnancy alone.
guest stars: Lil Mendeecees, Jonathan (Yandy’s friend), CeeCee (Bambi’s mom) Eric joins the supporting cast. Although credited, Yung Baby Tate, Safaree, Omeretta and Spice do not appear.
Joc and Kendra plan their wedding, but secrets in the dark threaten their upcoming nuptiuals. Renni announces her engagement to her man in jail. Sierra reconsiders her relationship with Eric.
guest stars: Meda (Spice's friend), Yemi Alade (Nigerian singer/songwriter), Michael (choreographer), Justin "JBudd" (Spice's boyfriend), Fenise (Spice's sister), Stacia Mac (Spice's friend), Amir (Joc's son), Jubi (Joc's cousin), Amoni (Joc's son), Chino (Joc's best man) Joc, Kendra, Scrappy and Bambi are added to the opening credits, replacing departing cast members Yung Baby Tate and Omeretta. Although credited, Yandy, Scrappy and Bambi do not appear.
Spice's friend exposes Joc about their relationship. Sierra wonders if she should tell Kendra. Rasheeda clashes with her father on his impending visit.
guest stars: Meda (Spice's friend), Shirleen (Rasheeda's mother), Sina, Omere, Skylar, Lil Mendeecees, Lakisha (Yandy's cousin), Laura (Yandy's mother), Shaggy, Reco Chapple (designer), Ebony (Joc's sister), Harold (Rasheeda's father) Although credited, Erica, Safaree, Mendeecees, Scrappy and Bambi do not appear.
Kendra and Joc finally get married, but rumors swirl that he got another woman pregnant. Momma Dee and Bambi struggle to bury the hatchet. Spice refuses to collaborate with Karlie.
Spice is nominated for a Grammy. Sierra gets robbed. Bambi and Erica try to help Kendra get the bottom of Joc and Meda's relationship.
guest stars: Fenise (Spice's sister), Meda (Spice's friend), Angela Hamilton (Spice's mom), Tracy (Eric's mom), Kim (Sierra's mother) Although credited, Rasheeda, Kirk, Safaree, Yandy and Mendeecees do not appear.
Mendeecees encourages Yandy to mend her relationship with Lil Mendeecees' mother. Joc and Kendra seek spiritual advice.
guest stars: Shasha (Mendeecees' cousin), Dr. C.H. Braddy (senior pastor), Omere, Skylar, Chino (Joc's best man), Ebony (Joc's sister), Kim (Sierra's mother) Lil Mendeecees joins the supporting cast. Although credited, Rasheeda, Kirk, Spice, Erica, Safaree, Scrappy and Bambi do not appear.
Sierra and Eric are engaged. Safaree asks for a DNA test. Rasheeda's father visits. Renni's mother dies.
guest stars: Popeye Caution (artist), Jodi (Sierra's best friend), Harold (Rasheeda's father), Andrea Bentley (pastor) Although credited, Yandy does not appear.
Rasheeda and her father attempt to bond. Momma Dee and Bambi continue to clash. Kendra confronts Meda.
guest stars: Harold (Rasheeda's father), Karter, Ky, CJ, Justin "JBudd" (Spice's boyfriend) Although credited, Erica, Safaree, Sierra, Yandy and Mendeecees do not appear.
Momma Dee stirs up more drama. Yandy reunites Samantha up with her cousin Kisha. Erica discovers Safaree is dating someone new.
guest stars: Kisha (Yandy's cousin), Samantha (Lil Mendeeces' mother), Mario (Samantha's fiancé), Ralph (Yandy's dad), Laura (Yandy's mother), Kimbella (Safaree's "friend"), Justin "JBudd" (Spice's boyfriend) Although credited, Joc and Kendra do not appear
Spice loses on Grammy Night. Scrappy and Momma Dee have an intense showdown. Erica and Safaree's divorce is finalised.
guest stars: Michael (Kendra’s brother), Phyllis (Kendra’s mom), Justin “JBudd” (Spice’s boyfriend) Although credited, Yandy and Mendeecees do not appear.
The reunion continues as old wounds are reopened and feuds are restarted.
host: Claudia Jordan guest stars: Harold Buckner
Webisodes
Check Yourself
Love & Hip Hop Atlanta: Check Yourself, which features the cast's reactions to each episode, was released weekly with every episode on digital platforms.[36]
Bonus scenes
Deleted scenes from the season's episodes were released weekly as bonus content on VH1's official website.