Love & Hip Hop: New York (season 4)
Love & Hip Hop: New York (season 4) | |
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Country of origin | United States |
No. of episodes | 14 |
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Original network | VH1 |
Original release | October 28, 2013 – February 10, 2014 |
The fourth season of the reality television series Love & Hip Hop: New York aired on VH1 from October 28, 2013 until February 10, 2014. The show was primarily filmed in New York City, New York. Its executive producers are 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 14 episodes, including a two-part reunion special hosted by Mo'Nique.
Synopsis
“ | New York, a city filled with ambition. Here, everyone struggles to get what they want. Some just want to hold on to what they have, while others want it all. For some, its about winning trust without losing yourself. And in the game of love, you have to be willing to lose it all. But love just like life can sometimes be unfair. Some are looking for a second chance while others just want a fresh start. And even when you find what you're looking for, it can all be lost in the blink of an eye. Cause things are never what they seem, in love and hip hop. | ” | |
— Mona Scott-Young, opening monologue |
Cast
Main
- Yandy Smith
- Tara Wallace
- Erica Mena
- Erica Jean
- Tahiry Jose
- Amina Buddafly
- K. Michelle (episodes 1–12)
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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35 | 1 | "Everybody Plays The Fool" | October 28, 2013 | 2.99[1] |
Yandy struggles to deal with the loss of her man. Rich and Erica put a line in the sand. Joe and Tahiry await life changing news. Peter's new artist Amina has a shocking reveal. Tara, Erica Jean, Amina and K. Michelle are added to the opening credits, replacing departing cast members Jen, Raqi, Winter and Rah. After appearing previously as a guest star, Peter is upgraded to a supporting cast member. This episode marks the first appearances of K. Michelle, Tara and Amina. Although credited, Erica Jean does not appear. | ||||
36 | 2 | "Stray Bullet" | November 4, 2013 | 2.94[2] |
Peter races to stop a misfire. Erica Jean and Saigon reconnect for a second chance at love. Erica Mena and Nya get down to business. This episode marks the first appearances of Erica Jean, Saigon and Nya. | ||||
37 | 3 | "Lez B Honest" | November 11, 2013 | 3.36[3] |
Erica Mena doubles down on her new lifestyle while blowing up her arrangement with Nya. Peter's affair is exposed when Tara finally confronts Amina. Joe and Tahiry's relationship takes a hairy turn. Yandy's label gets messy. Although credited, K. Michelle does not appear. | ||||
38 | 4 | "Picture This" | November 18, 2013 | 3.05[4] |
Saigon and Erica Jean find out the real father of their child. Erica Mena unleashes her new girlfriend on Rich. Tahiry comes to a painful conclusion about Joe. Tara tries to cut Peter out of her life. Although credited, K. Michelle does not appear. | ||||
39 | 5 | "Off the Record" | November 25, 2013 | 3.18[5] |
Rich and Yandy decide Amina's fate as Yandy struggles to manage her career and fight for her man. Saigon and Erica Jean stand-off over their son. Cyn and Nya arrange a reunion. Peter finally takes a stand. Although credited, Tahiry and K. Michelle do not appear. | ||||
40 | 6 | "Wife Swap" | December 2, 2013 | 2.95[6] |
Rich makes a proposal to Peter. K. Michelle takes control of her tour. Tahiry's sister reconnects bringing tragic news. An exhausted Yandy confronts her business partner. Erica Mena realizes signing her contract might have been a huge mistake. Although credited, Erica Jean does not appear. | ||||
41 | 7 | "Messy All Over the World" | December 9, 2013 | 2.95[7] |
Erica Mena and Cyn find love in Panama. Peter delivers an ultimatum to Rich. Tahiry rejects Lexie's plan to help their dad. Yandy receives an important message from Mendeecees in prison. Tara confronts Peter about his rings of deception. | ||||
42 | 8 | "Girls With Gunz" | December 30, 2013 | 2.38[8] |
A chance meeting between Tahiry and Joe threatens to rekindle their relationship. Buried emotions get the best of Erica Mena and Rich. New talent teaches Yandy a tough lesson. K. Michelle leads Tara into a confrontation with Peter and Amina. Although credited, Erica Jean does not appear. | ||||
43 | 9 | "Love Is a Battlefield" | January 6, 2014 | 2.88[9] |
Joe and Tahiry's destiny continues to intertwine. K. Michelle pushes Peter to reconcile with Amina as Tara takes steps to move on. Saigon makes a brash move. Erica Mena's love triangle explodes. | ||||
44 | 10 | "Red Alert" | January 13, 2014 | 3.11[10] |
Tahiry and Rashidah clash. Erica Mena and a new rival fight for territory. Joe decides to stake his claim as Tara and K. Michelle take the plunge on a double date. Rich finally admits his love. Although credited, Amina and Erica Jean do not appear. | ||||
45 | 11 | "Put a Ring on It" | January 20, 2014 | 3.44[11] |
Joe proposes to Tahiry in Times Square. Rich confronts Erica Mena and Cyn in the studio. Saigon and Erica Jean get a blessing. Peter and Amina have a kid crisis. Yandy stays strong. Tara calls it quits. Although credited, K. Michelle does not appear. | ||||
46 | 12 | "All Good Things..." | January 27, 2014 | 3.05[12] |
Worlds collide at Erica Mena's performance as Rich reveals the final truth to Cyn. Nick Cannon convinces Peter to seal the deal. Yandy and Mendecees plot their future. Tahiry and Rashidah meet for their final battle. After previously appearing as a guest star, Cyn Santana is upgraded to a supporting cast member. This episode marks the final appearance of K. Michelle. | ||||
47 | 13 | "The Reunion – Part 1" | February 3, 2014 | 3.15[13] |
The cast reunite and get to the bottom of this season's messy love triangles and relationships. Drama ensues with shocking reveals and explosive words, both on and off stage. | ||||
48 | 14 | "The Reunion – Part 2" | February 10, 2014 | 3.51[14] |
The reunion picks up right where it left off and starts with a shocking reveal. This episode marks the final appearances of Tahiry, Joe Budden, Erica Jean, Saigon and Nya. |
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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unknown song | Peter Gunz | - | 1 | performed acoustically | |
What It Feels Like | Amina Buddafly | I Am, Pt. 2 | 1 | performed onstage | [15] |
Can U | Amina Buddafly | I Am, Pt. 2 | 1 | performed in studio session | [16] |
Best I've Ever Had | Amina Buddafly | I Am, Pt. 2 | 1 | performed onstage | [17] |
NY Money (feat. Jadakiss) |
Nya Lee | single | 2 | featured in music video shoot | |
Since You Been Gone (feat. Peter Gunz) |
Amina Buddafly | I Am, Pt. 2 | 2 | performed acoustically | [18] |
Do Something | Cory Gunz | Datz WTF I'm Tallkin' Bout | 2 | played in studio session | |
unknown track written for Erica | Nya Lee | - | 3 | performed in studio session | |
We Got Us | Amina Buddafly | I Am, Pt. 2 | 5 | performed in studio session | [19] |
Don't Wanna Be Right (feat. Peter Gunz) |
Amina Buddafly | I Am, Pt. 2 | 6, 13 | performed acoustically performed at reunion |
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unknown track | J. Dinero | - | 6 | performed in audition | |
Best Mistake (feat. G. Martin) |
Saigon | G.S.N.T. 3: The Troubled Times of Brian Carenard | 7 | performed in studio session | [21] |
Dancin' All Over the World | Erica Mena | - | 8, 9, 10, 11 | performed in studio session and onstage | |
The Pankeys (feat. Peter Gunz) |
Amina Buddafly | - | 8 | performed in studio session | |
Be With Me | J. Dinero | - | 8 | performed in studio session | |
Can't Raise a Man | K. Michelle | Rebellious Soul | 11, 12 | performed in rehearsal space and onstage background music |
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References
- ↑ Bibel, Sara (October 29, 2013). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'Monday Night Football' Wins Night, 'Love & Hip Hop', 'Teen Mom 3', 'WWE Raw' & More". TV by the Numbers.
- ↑ Kondolojy, Amanda (November 5, 2013). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'Monday Night Football' Wins Night + 'Love and Hip Hop', 'Monday Night RAW' & More". TV by the Numbers.
- ↑ Bibel, Sara (November 12, 2013). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'Monday Night Football' Wins Night, 'Love & Hip Hop', 'WWE Raw','Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' & More". TV by the Numbers.
- ↑ Kondolojy, Amanda (November 19, 2013). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'Monday Night Football' Wins Night + 'Love and Hip Hop', 'Monday Night RAW', 'Chrissy and Mr. Jones' & More". TV by the Numbers.
- ↑ Bibel, Sara (November 26, 2013). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'Monday Night Football' Wins Night, 'Love and Hip Hop', 'WWE Raw', 'Black Ink Crew', 'Fast N' Loud' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
- ↑ Kondolojy, Amanda (December 4, 2013). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'Monday Night Football' Leads Night + 'Love & Hip Hop', 'Chrissy & Mr. Jones', 'Fast N Loud' & More". TV by the Numbers.
- ↑ Bibel, Sara (December 10, 2013). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'Monday Night Football' Wins Night, 'Love & Hip Hop', 'WWE Raw', 'Major Crimes' & More". TV by the Numbers.
- ↑ Kondolojy, Amanda (December 31, 2013). "Monday Cable Ratings: College Football Tops Night + 'Monday Night RAW', 'Love & Hip-Hop', 'Street Outlaws' & More". TV by the Numbers.
- ↑ Bibel, Sara (January 7, 2014). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'BCS Championship' Dominates Night, 'Love & Hip Hop', 'WWE Raw', 'Teen Wolf', 'Single Ladies' & More". TV by the Numbers.
- ↑ Kondolojy, Amanda (January 14, 2014). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'Monday Night RAW' & 'Love & Hip Hop' Tie for Lead + 'Single Ladies', 'Archer' & More". TV by the Numbers.
- ↑ Bibel, Sara (January 22, 2014). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'Love & Hip Hop' Wins Night, 'WWE Raw', 'Single Ladies', 'Klondike', 'The Fosters' & More". TV by the Numbers.
- ↑ Kondolojy, Amanda (January 28, 2014). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'Monday Night RAW' Tops Night + 'Love & Hip Hop', 'Fast N Loud', 'Single Ladies' & More". TV by the Numbers.
- ↑ Bibel, Sara (February 4, 2014). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'Love and Hip Hop' Wins Night, 'WWE Raw', 'Single Ladies', 'Teen Wolf', 'Switched at Birth' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ↑ Kondolojy, Amanda (February 11, 2014). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'Love & Hip Hop' Leads Night + 'Monday Night RAW', 'Single Ladies', 'Swamp People' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
- ↑ "Amina Buddafly - I Am, Pt. 2". iTunes. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
- ↑ "Amina Buddafly - I Am, Pt. 2". iTunes. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
- ↑ "Amina Buddafly - I Am, Pt. 2". iTunes. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
- ↑ "Amina Buddafly - I Am, Pt. 2". iTunes. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
- ↑ "Amina Buddafly - I Am, Pt. 2". iTunes. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
- ↑ "Amina Buddafly - I Am, Pt. 2". iTunes. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
- ↑ "Saigon - G.S.N.T. 3: The Troubled Times of Brian Carenard". iTunes. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
- ↑ "K. Michelle - Rebellious Soul". iTunes. Retrieved August 13, 2013.