The second season of the reality television series Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta aired on VH1 from April 22, 2013 until August 12, 2013. The season was primarily filmed in Atlanta, Georgia. It was executive produced by Mona Scott-Young for Monami Entertainment, Toby Barraud and Stefan Springman for NFGTV, and Shelly Tatro, Brad Abramson, Danielle Gelfand and Jeff Olde for VH1. Carlos King served as co-executive producer.
The series chronicles the lives of several women and men in the Atlanta area, involved in hip hop music. It consists of 17 episodes, including a two-part reunion special hosted by Mona Scott Young.
On April 1, 2013, VH1 announced that Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta would be returning for a second season on April 22, 2013.[1] All main cast members from the previous season returned. Radio personality Traci Steele was added to the main cast, while her former boyfriend DJ Babey Drew joined the supporting cast.
The season was released on DVD in region 1 on September 11, 2014.[2]
Joseline strives to reclaim her independence from Stevie. Erica's engagement to Scrappy hits the skids, as her tensions with Momma Dee explode. K. Michelle's beef with the other ladies threatens to derail her career. Rasheeda discovers she is pregnant and the news reveals a whole new side to Kirk. Mimi has a new man. Traci and her baby daddy Drew struggle to find common ground.
The show's ratings continued to grow, with an average of 3.27 million viewers per episode.
Erica's mother Mingnon Dixon, Dawn Heflin, Nikko London, Stevie J's artist Che Mack, Shirleen Harvell and Traci's boyfriend DaShaun Johnson appear as guest stars in several episodes. The show features minor appearances from notable figures within the hip hop industry and Atlanta's social scene, including Stevie J and Mimi's daughter Eva Jordan, Erica Pinkett, Nikko's friend Johnny Crome, Deb Antney, Bobby V, Bambi, Kirk's jacuzzi fling Mary Jane, Stevie J's father Moses Jordan and Beenie Man.
Mimi celebrates new beginnings, but struggles to turn the page on Stevie J. Momma Dee schemes to get Scrappy away from Erica. K. Michelle takes a big step forward with her career.
cameo: Eva, Emani
Joseline wants Stevie to cut out the shenanigans. Drew needs Traci's help to stay in Atlanta with their child. Momma Dee springs her trap on Scrappy.
cameo: Little Drew
Mimi's housewarming party gets way too hot. Karlie tells Joseline a scandalous rumor about Benzino. Scrappy, Erica, and Momma Dee try to make peace over dinner, but all hell breaks loose.
Erica tells Scrappy she wants to pump the brakes on their engagement. Stevie and Joseline confront Benzino about the rumors he's been spreading. Traci's issues with Drew erupt when she finds a woman in his apartment.
Joseline takes Stevie's new artist Che down a peg. Erica shows Scrappy her ringless finger. Mimi introduces her new man to K. Michelle and Ariane. Rasheeda gets big news from her doctor.
Rasheeda is shocked at Kirk's reaction when she tells him she's pregnant. Joseline doesn't want Stevie working with anyone but her. K. Michelle and Ariane fight with Mimi's boyfriend.
cameo: Erica Pinkett
Mimi and Ariane travel to New York to fix things with K. Michelle. Joseline lashes out at Che. Drew gives Traci some devastating news about their business. Rasheeda and Kirk worry how the pregnancy will affect their finances.
Stevie wants Joseline to apologize, but Joseline's jealous nature might destroy their whole relationship instead. Shay regrets letting Scrappy back into her life and her bed. Kirk interrupts Rasheeda's photoshoot with questions about the pregnancy.
cameo: Little Drew, Emani
Stevie drives a wedge between Mimi and Nikko. K. Michelle vows to stop brawling when her label tells her she's putting her career in jeopardy, but it isn't long before Karlie puts her to the test. Rasheeda's mother goes in on Kirk.
cameo: Johnny Crome
Scrappy is accused of violating his probation and faces a possible stint in jail. Mimi has had more than enough of Nikko. Pregnant Rasheeda films a sexy video against Kirk's wishes. Erica and Shay get heated at Karlie's event.
A weekend at a lake house turns wild and Kirk ends up in hot water. Joseline reveals she wants more from Stevie. Drew tries to woo Traci away from her new boyfriend. Scrappy makes a difficult choice.
Rasheeda confronts Kirk over his wild ways. Joseline pushes Stevie for more commitment. With Scrappy in prison, Erica takes drastic measures for financial security. Ariane auditions to sing back up on K. Michelle's tour.
Scrappy faces his addiction problems head on. Drew does serious damage to Traci's new relationship. Joseline makes a surprise purchase. Rasheeda and her mom face off against Kirk with explosive results.
cameo: Beenie Man
Joseline surprises Stevie with a gift and a trip. Mimi gets a makeover. Rasheeda makes a fateful decision whether she stays with Kirk. Scrappy tries to resolve things with Erica before he goes to rehab.
Kirk makes a big attempt to save his marriage. Erica and Momma Dee visit Scrappy in rehab. K. Michelle makes a major announcement. Stevie risks it all to get everything he wants from Joseline and Mimi.
Sparks fly when the cast reunites to settle their beefs. Mimi and Joseline call out Stevie about his double proposal. Erica and Scrappy discuss the end of their engagement. Rasheeda confronts Kirk about his betrayal.
house band: Zo Harris and the Reunion Show Band
The drama continues when the cast reunites. Rasheeda reveals the status of her relationship with Kirk. Stevie makes it rain on Nikko. Scrappy squirms in the hot seat between Erica and Shay. K. Michelle makes an announcement and gives a special goodbye performance.
Several cast members had their music featured on the show and released singles to coincide with the airing of the episodes.