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‘Growing Up Hip Hop’ is a reality television series that airs on WE tv. It first premiered on January 7, 2016 and chronicles the lives of the children of hip hop legends. The series is created by Datari Turner and executive produced by Datari Turner Productions and Entertainment One Studios. The show became so hugely popular that it led to the creation of a spin-off, ‘Growing up Hip Hop: Atlanta‘. Another spin-off titled ‘Growing Up Hip Hop: New York’ is in the pipelines.

The original series is clearly a success since people are drawn to celebrities, but what is even more sensational is the children of celebrities. We cannot wait to find out if they will grow up to be spoilt brats, or if they are going to turn out to be like their celebrity parents. If they do decide to remain in the same career as their parents, there is always the unconscious need to get out of their parents’ shadows. This is what the show focuses on and it has been an immense hit among fans over the seasons. Critics too have praised the show for attempting to put into focus the progenies of celebrities.

Growing up Hip Hop Cast: Who is in it?

The main cast of the show includes Romeo Miller, the son of Master P and brother of Cymphonique Miller. Miller’s career began with the release of his debut studio Lil’ Romeo at the age of 11, which led to other opportunities including his own Nickelodeon sitcom, ‘Romeo!’ We also see Angela Simmons, who is the daughter of Rev Run of Run–D.M.C., and sister of Vanessa Simmons. Simmons first gained public attention when she appeared with her family on the reality TV series ‘Run’s House’.

Damon “Boogie” Dash, the son of Damon Dash, also appears with Egypt Criss, the daughter of Pepa of Salt-n-Pepa and Treach of ‘Naughty by Nature’. Vanessa Simmons, the daughter of Rev Run of Run–D.M.C., and sister of Angela Simmons is seen too. Briana Latrise, the daughter of Kendu Isaacs, Tahira “Tee Tee” Francis, the niece of Pepa, Kristinia DeBarge, the daughter of James DeBarge of DeBarge, TJ Mizell, who is the son of Jam Master Jay of Run–D.M.C. also make appearances. It remains to be seen if the same cast members will return in the upcoming season, or if we will be introduced to the children of other celebrities.

Growing up Hip Hop Plot: What is it about?

The basic concept of ‘Growing up Hip Hop’ is that the children of supremely talented and famous hip-hop artists, who are finding it difficult to emerge out of the shadows of their parents, try to establish their own identity. In the entertainment industry, these kids are already well known. On top of that, the media keeps pushing them down with its constant comparisons and demands. These star kids have to battle all odds and emerge as victorious.

The common thread that binds all the contestants in the show is that all of them have famous parents. Angela Simmons is the daughter of Run-D.M.C.’s Rev Run, and is a now model and fashion designer; Romeo Miller is a musician just like his successful father; Master P; Damon “Boogie” Dash is the son of former record executive Damon Dash and is now trying to set his life as an entrepreneur ; singer Kristina DeBarge, the daughter of James DeBarge, is constantly struggling to maintain a balance and struggles to make a choice between family and fame.