Cast

Miami born-and-raised with proud Dominican roots, multi-faceted artist, actress, podcast host, real estate investor, and AfroLatina activist Amara La Negra has been named Billboard's Artist on the Rise and one of Rolling Stone's 10 to Watch. In 2022, Amara added “mother” to her long list of accomplishments, as she gave birth to beautiful twin girls Sumajestad Royalty and Sualteza Empress. In the wake of a painful split from the father of her daughters, Season 5 found Amara exploring a new romance with Safaree – only to publicly disavow the relationship amid a social media backlash. Now, as she reignites her music career, Amara is picking up the pieces of her personal life, handling unfinished business, and setting her sights on reclaiming her spot atop the 305 social scene.

Love & Hip Hop Miami introduced him to the world as Trina's cousin, but over the past four seasons, openly gay artist and entrepreneur Bobby Lytes has carved out his own loud-and-proud identity, serving up catchy tracks, outrageous looks, and an unapologetic point-of-view. Season Five found Bobby on a whole new level – with an expanded fanbase amid countless viral moments – and using his elevated profile to launch a personal and professional rebirth. The results were mixed, but as the season continues, Bobby is doubling down on shedding his messy and chaotic reputation. Alas, his new role as “the peacemaker” may prove even more problematic – as Bobby finds himself caught in the middle of multiple fiery feuds.

With the release of her hit single “Girlfight” in 2005, Houston native Brooke Valentine exploded onto the scene as one of the music industry’s hottest young stars. But her career cooled down just as fast when she turned her attention to raising her beloved special needs son and writing songs for other artists. Brooke re-activated her fanbase with her 2017 debut on LOVE & HIP HOP HOLLYWOOD, which documented her twist-and-turn filled romance with longtime lover Marcus Black. The messy saga ended happily with marriage, a daughter – and another retreat from the spotlight. Five years later, Brooke Valentine is back in a big way, landing in Miami on a mission to put together an EP capitalizing on the musical momentum of her buzzy appearance on Tank’s “Tiny Desk Concert.” As Season Five continues, we find Brooke and Marcus navigating Miami’s treacherous waters while fighting to stay true to their personal growth and evolution as a couple.

A legendary video vixen and one-time industry “it girl,” Miami native Eliza Seraphin a.k.a. Eliza Reign withdrew from the media spotlight amid a very public legal battle with the very famous father of her three-year-old daughter Reign -- turning her focus instead towards motherhood and a burgeoning real estate business. As the dust of scandal settles, Eliza is stepping back into the public eye, ready to reclaim her narrative and her rightful place in Miami’s vibrant social scene. Season Five found the hilarious and always outspoken Eliza mixing it up with the rest of the Love & Hip Hop cast -- and handling some unfinished business with former friends who betrayed her at her most vulnerable moment. As the season continues, Eliza – always a lightning rod for controversy – finds herself in the midst of another scandal when a secret situationship spirals out of control.

Artist and songwriter Emjay Johnson has collaborated with some of the industry’s top producers, including Rico Love, Jazze Pha, and Dallas Austin. Known for his signature, color-coordinated bowler hats, he’s also Shay Johnson’s brother. A ladies man, Emjay came on the LOVE & HIP HOP scene on the arm of Amara La Negra. Now, as Season Five continues, revelations about Emjay’s other relationships threaten to cause chaos on the Miami social scene.

By day, Haitian immigrant and mother-of-three Florence El Luche operates a restaurant and runs a beauty bar. But by night, the serial entrepreneur transforms into Miami's self-proclaimed “Queen of Kompa,” a Haitian pop style performed in Creole. After a year of dramatic bombshells that ultimately ended her marriage to the duplicitous Marlon, Season Five found Florence moving on romantically – with Claudia, a longtime female friend. Professionally, Flo linked up with Trina for “Bounce Dat,” a hit “Miami meets Haiti” crossover single. But the collaboration went south in dramatic fashion after a missed festival performance and a clash between the two artists and their camps. As Season Five continues, Florence seeks to make things right with Trina – on her own terms – while struggling to manage the demands and manipulations of both her girlfriend and her soon-to-be ex-husband.

As raw and unfiltered as the city that raised him, Richard Morales Jr. -- better known as Gunplay -- is a legendary figure in Miami’s hip-hop scene. Rising to prominence alongside Rick Ross as a member of the Triple C’s, Gunplay broke out into a successful solo career -- releasing critically acclaimed albums like “Living Legend” and “Active” even as he grappled with personal trials and legal issues. This season, Gunplay returns to Love & Hip Hop Miami on an unexpected path -- sober and in love with his new wife Vonshae Taylor-Morales, a college graduate with multiple degrees and dreams of a career in law enforcement. Although the couple are still in their honeymoon phase, recent stresses -- like family drama, and their infant daughter’s open heart surgery -- have put their bond to the test. Can Gunplay balance the pressures of family life with his streetwise brand -- and resist the temptations of old habits?

An entrepreneur and woman-about-town with more than two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, Joy Young is best known as Trina's cousin and Trick Daddy's (almost) ex-wife. Season Five found Joy in the middle of scandal and controversy when she almost got mixed up with Florence’s estranged husband Marlon. As the season continues, a terminally single Joy – who largely devotes herself to the needs of her superstar cousin – finds herself at a crossroads. Is it time to leave the entourage and spread her wings?

A rapper and songwriter best known for his work with The Game, Marcus Black added “TV Star” to his resume with a 2017 debut on LOVE & HIP HOP HOLLYWOOD, which followed the twists and turns of his tumultuous romance with Brooke Valentine. The messy saga ended happily with marriage, a daughter, and for Marcus – a transformation. After two seasons of antics and infidelities, Marcus internalized the lessons he had learned and rebranded as “Dr. Black,” a relationship-building expert and life coach. Season Five finds Marcus supporting his wife as she lands in Miami to record her EP, and the two navigating treacherous waters while fighting to stay true to their personal growth and evolution as a couple.

A legend in the 305, Miami Tip made her name as an exotic dancer in the elite world of the Magic City’s strip clubs -- where she stunned audiences with her signature, acrobatic pole routine. A shocking accident nearly claimed her life, but Tip bounced back from her injuries stronger than ever -- making music moves as an artist and manager, and launching her own successful lounge and sleepwear line. As Season Five continues, Miami Tip is entering a new chapter as the writer and director of a scripted series based on her experiences in the world of Miami nightlife. But she’s not all the way out of the party-hard lifestyle – a point of contention between Tip and her new boyfriend Chuck, a health care entrepreneur who wants the couple to settle down together.

A force to be reckoned with, Princess Love Norwood is an entrepreneur, model, and mother -- and no stranger to the ups and downs of the spotlight. Her often tumultuous marriage to Ray J. has played out in front of the cameras, offering viewers an inside look at the unique trials and tribulations of a high-profile Hollywood relationship. Season Four found the couple at rock-bottom amid a nasty separation and divorce proceedings, but ultimately they decided to patch things up and give love another chance. Princess’ newfound passion for high-stakes poker initially posed an obstacle for the Norwoods, but the family has managed to find a balance in their “tri-coastal” lifestyle as they juggle work and life responsibilities in L.A., Vegas, and Miami. As Season Five continues, Princess must confront her biological clock and her own emotional needs as Ray presses for a third Norwood child.

A man of many talents – singer-songwriter, producer, actor, political consultant, and electronics mogul – Ray J. has been gracing TV screens for decades while giving audiences an all-access look at the ups and downs of his high-flying Hollywood lifestyle. Ray J. and Princess hit a low point in their tumultuous marriage a couple years – resulting in a third divorce filing – but have since patched things up and are even thinking about expanding their family. The continuation of Season 5 finds the Norwoods juggling a hectic “tri-coastal” lifestyle as Ray chases big business opportunities in Miami while Princess plays high-stakes poker in Vegas, and both tend to the kids and their schooling in L.A.

A multi-talented artist and songwriter, Safaree Samuels is also a Love & Hip Hop fan-favorite and franchise mainstay, having migrated from Hollywood to New York to Atlanta - before finally landing in Miami in the aftermath of a contentious divorce. Determined to show the world that there’s more to the Stuntman than blog headlines, he’s been hitting the gas on his music career and giving back to the community through his local church. Of course, wherever Safaree goes, drama follows, and his up-and-down relationship with Amara La Negra generated plenty of it – and ended with a bang when Amara went on social media to declare the whole thing a fraud. As Season Five continues, Safaree is still trying to rehab his reputation – but a secret situationship suggests that the more things change, the more they stay the same.

An iconic figure in the world of reality television, Shay Johnson is an entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and Love & Hip Hop fan-favorite known for her fiery, tell-it-like-is personality. But she’s also shown viewers a vulnerable side, mending her relationship with her estranged mother on camera, and leveraging the platform to educate women about reproductive health amid her own courageous battle with fibroids. Season Five found Shay in a dramatic new chapter as she raised one-year-old daughter Shajiyah alongside on-again-off-again boyfriend Fabo -- whose abrasive dynamic with the Johnsons ultimately led to a nasty breakup. The season continues with Shay picking up the pieces on her own, and harboring a secret that’s about to take her on a long, emotional journey.

Sukihana is a self-made star, attracting millions of followers on Instagram with her raunchy stunts, fearless attitude, and catchy viral tracks. After a memorable cameo in Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's "WAP" video and buzzy appearances on Summer Walker’s tour, the Delaware native’s career continued its ascent with a string of high-profile collaborations (including with NLE Choppa and Sexxy Redd) and even higher-profile social media controversies. This season, in the wake of a dramatic break-up and a soul-searching trip to Nigeria, Suki finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads -- plotting a dramatic re-brand with an elevated style and a sophisticated sound inspired by her African roots. But in her quest to be taken seriously, can Suki resist the temptation of “doing it for the likes” and leave behind the salacious antics that made her famous?

With over two decades on the Miami music scene, Haitian-Dominican radio personality Supa Cindy is *the* plug when it comes to breaking new talent in the 305 -- and for her efforts, was recently selected as one of the 39 most influential Black women in radio by the Library of Congress. Season Five saw Cindy taking on an ambitious undertaking: “Queens Don’t Compete,” a collaborative album and concert celebrating the current and next generation of female artists. She quickly discovered that queens really do compete, as the project ignited drama that ensnared Trina, Zoey Brinxx, and Sukihana. As Season Five continues, Cindy is plotting the QDC rollout and kicking off a new podcast cohosted by Trick Daddy.

Straight outta Jacksonville, Aisha and Daisha -- a.k.a. The Hollywood Twins -- are ready to take the music industry by storm! Bored with life in Duval, they recently pulled up in Miami at the invitation of their beloved Uncle Trick -- who sees genuine potential in their early attempts at rapping, and a marketable hook in their fun-loving, larger-than-life personalities. After an extremely rough start, the continuation of Season Five shows the Twins finding their footing and attracting industry heat as they’re faced with difficult tests of their loyalty and friendship.

Straight outta Liberty City's "Pork 'n' Beans" projects, Maurice "Trick Daddy" Young overcame a childhood surrounded by drugs and violence to emerge as one of the hottest rappers of the 90s. Twenty-five years, eight albums, and countless EPs, mixtapes and collaborations later, the unofficial Mayor of the 305 has branched out as the owner of wildly successful soul-food restaurant Sunday's Eatery and the host of his smash hit online cooking show “B**** I Got My Pots” - where his colorful commentary is even spicier than his food. Now, Trick is seizing the day -- getting in shape, removing his signature gold grills – and maybe even hitting the dating scene. Professionally, he’s helping put on his nieces The Hollywood Twins, aspiring rappers whose rambunctious, fun-loving personalities may be more than the notoriously cranky Trick Daddy can handle. He’s also got big plans for an anniversary concert celebrating Miami’s contribution to 50 years of hip hop. But with plenty of big personalities in the mix, has the Mayor of the 305 bitten off more than he can chew?

Miami's undisputed rap queen, Trina rocketed to fame in 1998 with her iconic feature on the smash track "Nann," which was the first of many collaborations with Trick Daddy. Trina's audacious, sex-positive lyrics and unapologetic "Baddest B****" persona changed the game and set the tone for an entire generation of femcees. In recent years, she’s defied the industry odds, attaining icon status with a slew of hit collabs, a blockbuster edition of Verzuz opposite Eve, and a game-changing acoustic “Tiny Desk Concert.” As Season 5 continues, the Liberty City legend is still going hard – while also exploring the possibility of a softer life with her new boyfriend.

A beacon of excellence and ambition, Vonshae Taylor-Morales thought she had her life figured out. After a childhood spent studying around the world, the 24-year-old Lexington, Kentucky native secured a Bachelor’s Degree, a Master’s Degree, and is currently working on a PHD in Criminology, with dreams of a career in law enforcement. But life took an unexpected turn when she met and fell in love with Richard Morales Jr. a.k.a. Gunplay - a notorious bad-boy on the Miami music scene. One year later, the couple are married with a beautiful baby girl -- and figuring out a future together as they weather the stresses of family drama and public scrutiny. Can Vonshae stay on track with her academic pursuits, or will she get caught up in the unpredictable world of Miami hip-hop? Will she have to surrender her dreams, or can she find a way to reconcile her buttoned-up aspirations with her unconventional relationship?

A Miami native with deep Haitian roots, Love & Hip Hop newcomer Zoey Brinxx is a hard-hustling artist-on-the-rise who wears her heart on the sleeve. She’s been grinding away for years on the local Miami music scene, but industry politics and skepticism about her weight have kept her big break just out of reach. This year, she’s betting it all on her debut album, funded through side-gigs as a hair stylist and a ghostwriter to the hip-hop A-list. For Zoey -- who’s struggled with financial instability and housing insecurity -- music isn’t just a passion, it’s a path to a better life. As she makes big music moves, Zoey also seeks to mend generational wounds in a family marked by favoritism and emotional neglect. Season Five follows the culmination of Zoey’s years-long journey to win the love that she’s fought so hard for -- from the industry, from her family, and from herself.