Season 2
20 episodes · 2018
Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta, premiering this spring, chronicles the perks and perils of being born into Hip Hop royalty in the city that the New York Times called "Hip Hop's center of gravity". The rich history of the Atlanta hip hop scene has fostered a unique sense of pride and closeness among the artists that resembles a family. But like any family, Atlanta's next generation of hip hop stars do not always get along. Growing up together in the shadow of their legendary parents has established tight bonds and bitter rivalries, as everybody fights for their chance to push their way into the spotlight.
1Money Ain't a Thing
Bow Wow hops off the jet with a passport of problems with JD! An ongoing rivalry between Hip Hop heirs erupts in the dangerous streets of Atlanta.
2Secrets in the A
Bow Wow and Shaniah struggle to keep their secrets from Jermaine. Ayana's surgery decision receives no support. Brandon and Zonnique have a sit down.
3Rack It Up
Ayana faces a surgical scare and goes shopping for new breasts at the strip club; when Deb catches her artist, Jhonni Blaze, on the pole, all hell breaks loose; Bow faces off with Shaniah’s secret man.
4Making Moves Like Whoa
Unbeknownst to JD, Bow Wow drops a new song and risks it all; Ayana faces a surgical crisis while she struggles to launch her online boutique.
5Bow Caught in Jhonni's Blaze
Jhonni Blaze pops up and pops off on Bow Wow in the studio; Ayana scrambles to pull off her photoshoot but when Zonnique never shows up, it’s war; and an interview puts all the heirs on full blast.
6The Young and the Wrecklesse
Jhonni goes ballistic on Bow in the studio; Ms. Deb and Bow face off. Brandon’s interview spreads; Deb is furious and breaks down.
7Guess Who's Back
Reginae and Zonnique's housewarming party is interrupted by a bang on the door, as an unwanted guest arrives to stir up trouble; Brandon's shocking interview sparks a firestorm; JD returns to Atlanta.
8Straight Outta Time
JD, the Godfather of Hip Hop, returns to Atlanta and goes after Bow; Ayana goes under the knife; Brandon breaks down when Deb drops a major bomb.
9Can't Bow Out of This One
Bow enters dangerous territory when he seeks out other labels behind JD and Brat's backs; Deb becomes furious when Bow is a no-show at her charity event; Brandon delivers a shock.
10Drop the Mic
JD shuts things down and turns the tables on Bow Wow; Deb puts Bow on full blast for ditching her charity event; a recovered Ayana confronts Brandon about the interview and storms out.
11Welcome to the Wild Side
Bow Wow introduces his sexy new boo, Kiyomi, but everyone thinks they're moving too fast; JD questions if Bow should be a part of his So So Def 25th Anniversary Tour; Deb throws a big party, but Jhonni ruins the night with an explosive blow-up.
12Ex and the City
JD is awarded a huge honor; Lil Mama hits the scene and Kiyomi's jealousy ignites; Shaniah and Ayana sense trouble in paradise; Bow Wow's old flame, Masika, returns to Atlanta with a vengeance; it's time to settle unfinished business.
13Wild 'n Out
The drama between Brat and Bow comes to a head; Bow's daughter, Shai, visits; Jhonni meets with someone from Deb's past; Bow and Kiyomi take over Wild 'n Out; Bow's relationship is tested when he meets with old flame Masika for a secret rendezvous.
14Too lit to quit
Bow causes major drama with Kiyomi when a wild boys’ night spirals out of control! Brat warns Deb to stay away from Jhonni. Lil Mama returns to her ATL roots to make the ultimate comeback, but gets a dose of tough love from the legendary MC Lyte.
15In My Feelings
After a wild night out, Bow and Kiyomi's relationship bursts into flames; Lil Mama faces scrutiny from Da Brat; Masika's vendetta against Jhonni shocks Deb; Bow goes back to his playboy lifestyle, leaving the door open for Masika to make a move.
16Broken Heart
After a shocking breakup, Bow and Kiyomi struggle to move on; things run amok at Ayana's fashion show; Lil Mama enlists the help of R&B singer Kelly Price to overcome her fears in the studio; Jhonni goes ballistic in Jamaica and Deb storms off.
17Trouble in Paradise
Passion and anger ignite in Jamaica; a rivalry brews when Deb cuts Jhonni loose and makes Masika an offer she can't refuse; Bow and Kiyomi's breakup becomes too much to bear; Bow reaches his boiling point; Lil Mama makes her move on a mystery man.
18Relationship Goals
Brat is blind-sided when Bow puts her in the middle of his relationship; Kiyomi is shaken by Teresa's warning to stay away from Bow; drama ignites at Deb's barbecue; Lil Mama and Ms. Deb go head to head; Jhonni pops up; Masika is ready for a war.
19Hour of Chaos
A bomb drops on Lil Mama's budding romance; Jhonni and Masika come to blows; Bow and Kiyomi's music video takes a turn; Brat throws an off-probation party during which Bow flies off into a destructive rage.
20No Ma'am, No Ham, No Turkeyfinale
Bow's violent breakdown shakes Atlanta; Bow suffers blowback; Brat unleashes on Bow, and JD must step in; Teresa runs to save her son; Deb confronts unresolved issues with Brandon; Soulja Boy gives Bow advice; a blast from the past comforts Bow.