Love & Hip Hop: New York (season 2)
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| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 11 |
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| Original network | VH1 |
| Original release | November 14, 2011 – February 6, 2012 |
The second season of the reality television series Love & Hip Hop: New York aired on VH1 from November 14, 2011 until February 6, 2012. The show was primarily filmed in New York City, New York. It was executively produced by Mona Scott-Young, Stefan Springman, Stephanie Gayle, Donell Dorsey, Vivian Gomez, Nina L. Diaz, Brad Abramson, Susan Levison and Toby Barraud.
The series chronicles the lives of several women and men in the New York area, involved in hip hop music. It consists of 11 episodes, including a reunion special hosted by Mona Scott-Young.
Synopsis
Picking up where last season left off, Chrissy is still waiting for her dream wedding and struggling with Jim's commitment issues. Jim's mother Nancy has released a diss track "Psychotic" aimed at Chrissy, capitalizing off Chrissy's insult during a fight last season. Emily has finally left Fab, tired of his constant infidelity. Olivia's single "December" didn't exactly set fire to the charts like she hoped it would and she still can't get a record deal, much to the frustration of her manager Rich. Somaya is still hustling hard, trying to get her various business ventures off the ground, amid tensions with her manager Maurice.
Emily decides to have an "emancipation" party with the girls to celebrate her break-up with Fab. Yandy, Jim's manager of seven years, brings along Kimbella, a video vixen and the baby mama of Juelz Santana. During the party, Kimbella admits to having had sex with Fab three years ago, while Emily was pregnant with Fab's child. Chrissy reacts violently to this relevation, sucker punching Kimbella in the face and attempting to stomp her head into the ground before being pulled away by security. Chrissy blames Yandy for the fiasco and Yandy's relationship with Chrissy and Jim begins to disintegrate.
Meanwhile, Somaya reaches a breaking point and fires Maurice. Olivia struggles with her identity as a recording artist. Emily tries to transition to single life with help from her friend, singer Teairra Marí. However, after Fab turns up at Emily's fashion show, she takes him back. Kimbella is dealing with Juelz' infidelity and her own lingering issues with her mother when she encounters a new enemy in Erica Mena, a fellow video vixen and model.
Chrissy leaves New York with the girls for Miami, after making it clear to Jim that she is not willing to wait much longer for his commitment. Jim follows and surprises Chrissy with a touching proposal. However, her happiness is short-lived when she comes face to face with Yandy at a night club and all hell breaks loose. The season ends with Emily taking a stand with Fab, Kimbella coming to a crossroads with Juelz, Somaya leaving New York for Los Angeles, Olivia refusing to compromise her career for a record deal and Jim and Chrissy severing their relationship with Yandy for good.
Cast
Main
- Chrissy Lampkin
- Emily Bustamante
- Kimbella Vanderhee
- Olivia Longott
- Somaya Reece
- Yandy Smith
Supporting
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Notable guests
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Episodes
Episode numbers, titles, original air dates, and production codes are adapted from The Futon Critic.
| No. in series | No. in season | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (million) |
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| 10 | 1 | "Still Look Pretty" | November 14, 2011 | 2.56[1] |
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Chrissy still doesn't have a ring on her finger and Jim has already lost his. Emily has finally found the resolve to call it quits with Fab. A fight breaks out when Kimbella comes clean to Emily. Kimbella and Yandy are introduced and added to the opening credits. | ||||
| 11 | 2 | "Bitch, I'm Fuego" | November 21, 2011 | 2.78[2] |
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In the aftermath of the fight that went down at Emily's emancipation party, everyone tries to make sense of it all but battle lines are beginning to emerge. Yandy gives Chrissy a self-help book aimed at troublesome in-laws. Somaya and Maurice's tensions explode. This episode marks the final appearance of Maurice. | ||||
| 12 | 3 | "A Toast To Kimbella" | November 28, 2011 | 2.92[3] |
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Trying to help Emily transition into single life, Teairra drags her to an industry event, which turns out to be a party celebrating Kimbella's cover photo on "Black Men's Magazine". This episode marks the first appearance of Teairra. Lil' Kim and future K. Michelle: My Life cast member Jonathan Fernandez appear in uncredited cameos. | ||||
| 13 | 4 | "Fizzy-chotic" | December 5, 2011 | 2.38[4] |
| Olivia reveals her troubled relationship with her mom. Meanwhile, Jim's mom Nancy is working hard to improve relations with Chrissy. Kimbella also tries to make up with Emily by throwing her a party. | ||||
| 14 | 5 | "Emily's 'Fabolous' Life" | December 12, 2011 | 2.28[5] |
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Emily's new life as a single working mom takes off when she lands a high profile styling job during New York's fashion week. But when Fab shows up to support her, everyone begins to wonder just how "single" she really is. Although credited, Somaya does not appear. | ||||
| 15 | 6 | "Bottle Service" | December 26, 2011 | 2.70[6] |
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Jim buys himself a fancy new car which doesn't sit well with Chrissy who is still waiting for her fancy new ring. When Yandy brings Erica to have drinks with the girls, things take an unexpected turn. This episode marks the first appearance of Erica Mena. Although credited, Somaya does not appear. | ||||
| 16 | 7 | "These Are The Breaks" | January 2, 2012 | 2.81[7] |
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Chrissy gives in to pent up frustration and questions her relationship with Jim. To clear her head, she takes off to Miami with Emily and Olivia. However, Jim has a secret plan to win her back. Although credited, Somaya does not appear. | ||||
| 17 | 8 | "Miami Vice" | January 9, 2012 | 3.41[8] |
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Jim surprises Chrissy in Miami with a touching proposal. Teairra and Olivia are both being courted by producer Rico Love, creating instant tensions. All hell breaks loose when Yandy and Chrissy come face to face. This episode marks the final appearance of Teairra. Although credited, Somaya does not appear. | ||||
| 18 | 9 | "Back To Reality" | January 16, 2012 | 3.03[9] |
| The girls come back to New York and recap the dramatic events of Miami. Olivia struggles to pick sides when Chrissy gives her an ultimatum. Kimbella and Somaya confront Erica at the club after she slams Kimbella in an interview. | ||||
| 19 | 10 | "At The End of the Day" | January 23, 2012 | 3.14[10] |
| Olivia meets with DJ Funk Master Flex hoping she'll be able to move forward by confronting her harshest critics. Kimbella reaches a breaking point with Juelz. Yandy struggles to adjust to life without Jim. Jim and Chrissy go on vacation. | ||||
| 20 | 11 | "Reality Check" | February 6, 2012 | 2.30[11] |
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In revealing one-on-one interviews, the cast and crew come together to speak frankly about this season's explosive behind-the-scenes drama and answer all of the burning questions that the fans want to know. This episode marks the final appearances of Chrissy, Emily, Somaya, Jim and Mama Jones, as well as the final regular appearances of Olivia and Kimbella (until the seventh season for the latter). | ||||
Music
Several cast members had their music featured on the show and released singles to coincide with the airing of the episodes.
| Title | Performer | Album | Episode(s) | Notes | Ref |
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| We Fly High (feat. Juelz Santana) |
Jim Jones | Hustler's P.O.M.E. (Product of My Environment) | 1 | performed onstage | |
| Psychotic | Mama Jones | single | 1, 2, 5, 10 | featured in music video performed onstage |
[12] |
| Fuego (feat. Bruce Waynne) |
Somaya Reece | Rebel With A Cause | 2 | performed in rehearsal and onstage | |
| Fiesta | Somaya Reece | Rebel With A Cause | 2 | performed onstage | |
| I Ain't Going Nowhere (feat. Gabby B) |
Somaya Reece | Rebel With A Cause | 2 | performed onstage | |
| Sponsor (feat. Gucci Mane & Soulja Boy) |
Teairra Marí | At That Point | 3 | featured in music video | |
| Comin' Home (feat. Rugz D. Bewler) |
Jim Jones | single | 4 | performed in scene | [13] |
| unknown track produced by Jahlil Beats | Jim Jones | - | 5 | featured in music video shoot | |
| unknown song | Erica Mena | - | 7 | performed in audition | |
| Walk Away | Olivia | single | 8 | performed onstage | [14] |
| Cold World (feat. Rod Rhaspy) |
Cam'ron | Boss of All Bosses 3 | 9 | played in studio session | [15] |
| We Used to Be So Close (feat. Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis) |
Olivia | - | 10 | improvised during studio session | |
References
- ↑ Gorman, Bill (November 15, 2011). "Monday Cable Ratings: Packers/ Vikings Leads Night,' 'WWE RAW' Jumps, 'American Chopper,' 'Housewives of Beverly Hills,' 'Love And Hip Hop' & More". TV by the Numbers.
- ↑ Gorman, Bill (November 22, 2011). "Monday Cable Ratings: Pats/Chiefs Down, Still Leads; 'WWE RAW' Settles, 'American Chopper,' 'Housewives of Beverly Hills,' 'Love And Hip Hop' & More". TV by the Numbers.
- ↑ Seidman, Robert (November 30, 2011). "Monday Cable Ratings: Giants/Saints + 'Pawn Stars,' 'Love & Hip Hop,' 'Closer,' 'Rizzoli & Isles,' 'WWE RAW' & Much More". TV by the Numbers.
- ↑ Gorman, Bill (December 6, 2011). "Monday Cable Ratings: Chargers/Jags Down, But Still Tops + 'Pawn Stars,' 'Love & Hip Hop,' 'Closer,' 'Rizzoli & Isles,' 'WWE RAW' & Much More". TV by the Numbers.
- ↑ Gorman, Bill (December 20, 2011). "Monday Cable Ratings: 49ers/Steelers Powerful, Even With Outages + 'Pawn Stars,' 'Closer,' 'Rizzoli & Isles,' 'Ridiculousness,' 'WWE RAW' & Much More". TV by the Numbers.
- ↑ "Monday's Cable Ratings: Saints, Brees Record Win for ESPN". the Futon Critic.
- ↑ "Monday's Cable Ratings: Rose, Fiesta Bowls Dominate for ESPN". the Futon Critic.
- ↑ Seidman, Robert (January 10, 2011). "Monday Cable Ratings: BCS Championship Down, But On Top + 'Pawn Stars,' 'Pretty Little Liars.' 'T.I. and Tiny,' 'WWE RAW' & Much More". TV by the Numbers.
- ↑ Gorman, Bill (January 18, 2011). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'Pawn Stars' Back On Top + 'Pretty Little Liars,' 'Being Human,' 'WWE RAW' & Much More". TV by the Numbers.
- ↑ Seidman, Robert (January 24, 2011). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'Pawn Stars' Rules, 'Pretty Little Liars,' Love & Hip Hop' Rise + 'Being Human,' 'Lost Girl,' 'WWE RAW' & More". TV by the Numbers.
- ↑ Seidman, Robert (February 7, 2011). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'Pawn Stars' Rules + 'Pretty Little Liars,' 'Being Human,' 'WWE RAW,' 'Housewives BH' & More". TV by the Numbers.
- ↑ "Mama Jones - Psychotic - Single". iTunes. Retrieved November 16, 2011.
- ↑ "Jim Jones - Comin' Home - Single". iTunes. Retrieved December 8, 2011.
- ↑ "Olivia - Walk Away - Single". iTunes. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
- ↑ "Cam'ron, Vado & DJ Drama - Boss of All Bosses 3". iTunes. Retrieved December 15, 2011.