Season 1 Plot
In season one, it’s time for Lil’ Bow Wow to re-enter the music industry as Big Bow Wow under the tutelage of his surrogate fathers -- legendary rapper and mega-producer Snoop Dogg and the “Godfather” of Atlanta hip hop Jermaine Dupri, along with the guidance of Da Brat, the first female solo rapper to sell over 1 million records. Alongside Bow, battling to step out of their legendary parents’ shadows in one of the biggest hip hop capitals in the world is: Shaniah Mauldin, daughter of Jermaine Dupri and sister figure to Bow; Reginae Carter, the daughter of Lil Wayne and Toya Wright; Zonnique Pullins, the daughter of hip hop power couple T.I. & Tiny; Brandon Barnes, the son of famed Hip Hop manager Debra Antney and brother to Hip Hop star Waka Flocka Flame; and Brandon’s cousin Ayana Fite, the daughter of The Beastie Boys mainstay, DJ Hurricane.
Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta Season 1 aired on May 25th, 2017.
Season 1 Episodes
1. Lil' Trouble In the A
Danger strikes when Bow Wow returns to the dirty “A” to drop a mixtape. Jermaine Dupri gives Bow an ultimatum to build his legacy. Lil Wayne’s black lives matter controversy blows up; battle lines are drawn.
2. You Don't Work With Rihanna
Bow Wow struggles with the big decision to return to Atlanta, while he faces baby-mama drama. Lil Wayne's controversy escalates when Brandon and Reginae nearly come to blows at Zonnique's photo shoot.
3. Bow Down to Your Mother
Bow Wow returns to Atlanta to establish his legacy, but his bad behavior gets him in trouble with Snoop and Jermaine Dupri. After the photo shoot disaster, rivalries ensue when the mothers get involved.
4. U Don't Know Me
Bow Wow is blindsided when his estranged father blasts him online; Reginae clashes with Toya over her 18th birthday party. Brandon test Ayana's relationship. Zonnique breaks down and fires Tiny.
5. Watch Me Whip, Watch Me Nae Nae
Bow's excuses get him into trouble with Da Brat; Deb secretly plans a reunion with Bow and his estranged dad. A fight breaks out when Brandon crashes Reginae's 18th birthday dinner and disrespects Wayne, again.
6. 99 Problems And Sound is One
Reginae's birthday blows up and Toya pops off on Brandon. Bow Wow seeks Snoop's advice when slammed by a hip hop DJ. Brandon's showcase disaster.
7. Pop's Locked... and Drops It
Bow is furious when Deb goes behind his back to see his estranged father, but nothing can prepare Bow for his dad's unannounced visit at the studio.
8. A-Town Goin' Down
In the Season 1 finale, Bow and his estranged father face off; Deb's secret meeting sends Brandon over the edge; drama ignites at Zonnique's listening party; and Bow's in danger when an anonymous-text threat leads to a studio rumble.