Kimbella to join VH1's "Love & Hip Hop"

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

Immediately following the first season of "Love & Hip Hop," VH1 decided to renew the series. With production for the second season set to begin soon, a new cast member has been introduced. Originally, the show was created for Jim Jones and his family, but he decided not to do the show.

Still wanting Jim Jones to be a part of the show, VH1 decided to make Chrissy Lampkin, Jones' girlfriend, a key member of their new show. Soon, Emily Bustamante, Somaya Reece, and Olivia were added to the cast of the show. VH1 named the show "Love & Hip Hop" and they made the show about the women of hip hop.

Another Diplomat girlfriend will be joining the cast of the show this upcoming season. Kimbella, the girlfriend of Juelz Santana, will be joining the show. The two met through Twitter and soon began dating. Kimbella, who happens to be a model, was already the mother of two children and gave birth to the ten-month old son of Juelz Santana.

Kimbella was recently featured on the cover of Black Men magazine. Recently, she also spoke about the most supportive people in her life. Among the most supportive people in Kimbella's life is her boyfriend, current Diplomat, Juelz Santana.

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Tahiry discusses Her Issues with Reality Television

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

For years, Tahiry has been behind the scenes, in many of the classic music videos. Tahiry built a reputation as a video vixen in the game. But, in late 2009, Tahiry introduced the world to her business side. Following her breakup from Joe Budden, she was a part of 50 Cent's "Do You Think About Me" video.

Once she starred in 50 Cent's heavily promoted video, Tahiry began making public statements. Joe Budden responded to some of the comments she made. Tahiry starred alongside Budden in several episodes of his JoeBuddenTV. Fabolous soon announced he used to date Tahiry, building more buzz around her.

50 Cent was asked if he would date Tahiry. While admitting she was a sexy woman, 50 Cent said he did not want a girlfriend. It was due to his level of fortune and fame. 50 Cent, at the time, did not trust any female enough to enter a romantic relationship with them. Tahiry did not land 50 Cent, as we know of, but she became a household name.

When "Love & Hip Hop" premiered, Somaya Reece, another ex of Joe Budden's was on the show. Fans who know her history with Tahiry felt it would have made better entertainment if Tahiry was also a part of the show. Tahiry has made it clear she is a businesswoman, unlike the other video vixens. She was not approached by VH1, but if she were, she would turn them down. Recently, Tahiry admitted she does not like reality television because it creates too much drama.

Tahiry feels reality television no longer focuses on the reality, instead the focus is on the conflict.

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Somaya Reece releases "Would You Still Love Me" video

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

Before the premiere of "Love & Hip Hop" on VH1, the villain on the show was painted to be Somaya Reece. Reece rose to popularity late in 2009 as a video honey. She has been attached to several of the big names in hip hop. Among the men she has been linked with are Joe Budden and Jim Jones.

Somaya Reece is actually trying to distance herself from the rap game, as she is focusing on her own career. But, she made an enemy in Chrissy Lampkin with her statements about Lampkin's boyfriend, Jim Jones. Days before the series premiere, Olivia, former G-Unit artist and co-star, said she disliked Reece.

When "Love & Hip Hop" actually premiered, Somaya Reece soon became a favorite with the fans. The other women of the show dislike Reece, but the fans love the drama. Men love her because of her looks and women love her because she is not backing down from the other women on the show. Somaya Reece is simply a woman trying to place some order into her life.

Her "Would You Still Love Me" video is one of Reece's first singles. She says the lyrics in the song are pure and she really wants the fans to vibe to it.

Check out the video below:

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Chrissy Lampkin discusses marrying Jim Jones

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

For years, Jim Jones has been one of the biggest names in the rap game. He has built the persona as the businessman-turned-rapper who had all of the women in the club. But, behind the scenes, Jones has had one woman by his side and has remained faithful. The world is starting to get to know Chrissy Lampkin.

Some women would argue that Chrissy Lampkin has it all. She has a beautiful home and loving children. Along with her children and her home, she is also very wealthy. But, Chrissy Lampkin is lacking one thing in her life, a husband. Jim Jones has been her boyfriend for years, but she is not his wife.

Lampkin proposed to Jim Jones and she discusses this on her new reality show, "Love & Hip Hop." Jones said he is not ready to get married, at this point. However, he does love her and has no intention on leaving Chrissy Lampkin. While he lives the fast life, he needs something stable in his life and Chrissy is the stablility he needs.

Chrissy Lampkin says she does believe Jim Jones will eventually marry her. Lampkin said she proposed to her boyfriend to prove how much she loves him. Even though she did not receive a definite answer, she is staying with him because she loves him so much. Having been with Jim Jones since 2004, Chrissy Lampkin does not picture her life without him in it. But, she does hope he Jim Jones will have a title bigger than boyfriend in her life, husband.

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Jim Jones talks turning VH1 down

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

By the looks of his rap persona, Jim Jones loves being the center of attention. When his longtime girlfriend, Chrissy Lampkin, revealed the new VH1 series was initially created for Jim Jones, it shocked fans of the rapper. Jim Jones is known for going after Jay-Z on several occasions, mainly for the attention, but he turned VH1 down.

"Love & Hip Hop" premiered on VH1 last week. The show has become another fan favorite. Instead of focusing on Jones and his family, it focuses on the women in hip hop. Former G-Unit songstress, Olivia, along with Fabolous' girlfriend, Emily Bustamante, Somaya Reece, and Lampkin, of course, star on the show.

Jim Jones explained he does love being the center of attention when it comes to the rap game. While he could be a part of a reality show, he could not have it expose his family life. Usually, when a celebrity of his nature lands a reality show, their family life falls apart. Instead, Jones asked VH1 to allow Chrissy Lampkin to have a starring role in the show.

Jones said if they created a show around her and some other women in the hip hop world, he would give the show his full support.

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Chrissy Lampkin says "Love & Hip Hop" orginally focused on Jim Jones

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

With the series premiere of "Love & Hip Hop" last night, one of the stars opened up about the show. Originally, the show was not about the women of hip hop. Before focusing on the girlfriends of Fabolous and Jim Jones, the show was to be about Jim Jones.

Initially, the businessman of Diplomat Records, Jim Jones began rapping in 2004. He released two albums in 2004 and 2005 before hitting it big in 2006. Jones' single, "We Fly High," became an anthem in 2006. The song, along with a high-profile feud with Jay-Z, made Jones into a hip hop king.

However, Jim Jones has been on a steady decline ever since he reached the top. Soon, fans found his rapping style annoying. Aside from his style, his flamboyant personality turned many fans off. Initially, fans supported him in his Jay-Z beef, but they soon switched back to Jay-Z, as he continued to break records.

Despite Jim Jones' flamboyant personality, he could not handle being the star of a television show. The series, which would have been titled "Jim and the Family Jones," would have also focused on his family life. Jim Jones hardly ever speaks of his family. Even though he is very vocal, he has done well in keeping his family out of his hectic lifestyle. That reason, alone, is why Jim Jones passed the show up. It was revamped and several other women were brought in to round the show out.

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The Cast of VH1's "Love and Hip Hop" talk before Series Premiere

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

With a little over a week until the series premiere of the VH1 series, "Love and Hip Hop," the ladies have opened up to Miss Info. The women called into her show to talk about some things. Olivia has already made it clear she is not friends with one woman in the cast.

Now, the rest of the ladies have their chance to express their feelings. The cast not only includes former G-Unit songstress, Olivia, but also the former trophy wife of Swizz Beatz, Mashonda. In addition to Mashonda, Fabolous' girlfriend, Emily Bustamante, Jim Jones' girlfriend, Chrissy Lampkin, and Somaya Reece will also be featured on the show.

Each of the women called in at different times and spoke with Miss Info. Emily Bustamante said when she was approached to be in the show, it all seemed very positive. However, things changed when she actually began filming. Bustamante said she had no idea the show would focus so much on her relationship with Fabolous. She thought the show would focus more on her lifestyle, showing her working and taking care of her son with Fabolous.

Chrissy Lampkin also speaks with Miss Info about her role in the series. She will propose to Jim Jones during the run of the first season. Lampkin also reveals she has issues with Somaya Reece and they existed long before they began doing the show together. They were introduced when Lampkin was in the studio with her boyfriend, while he was recording with Joe Budden. Reece, at the time, was dating Joe Budden and was in the studio, also. Lampkin said their relationship was rocky from the very beginning.

Olivia and Somaya Reece are also shown having an altercation on camera. Last week, Olivia addressed this, saying she has no feelings about Reece one way or the other.

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Olivia denies Feud and Friendship with Somaya Reece

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Last year, there were rumors of an altercation taking place between former G-Unit songstress, Olivia, and Somaya Reece. The story, like so many others, has gained a life of its own. But, Olivia decided to set the story straight. In the next few weeks, Olivia will soon be the star of her own VH1 reality show.

When directly asked about Somaya Reece, Olivia said there was an argument. But, this argument did not spread into a massive feud, the way the media is portraying it. Olivia said she does not have any issues with Reece. At the same time, she is not friends with her, either.

Olivia went on to say the two stay away from each other. The footage of them together was only for her reality show. Even with the footage, Olivia said it will not be a part of her series. When around each other, Olivia tolerates Somaya Reece. But, she does not care about her one way or the other, they simply coexist.

Along with Chrissy Lampkin and Emily Bustamante, Olivia and Somaya Reece will be starring in VH1's upcoming series, "Love & Hip Hop."

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