Jojo Simmons Complains "Growing Up Hip Hop" Is Becoming Too "Dramatic"

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The son of Rev Run has starred in the series for years, but recent events have caused him to call on his castmates to help make a change.

There are certain Hip Hop-centered reality series that give us intimate looks into the lives and families of some of our favorite artists. Networks have tapped in to this growing market, and WEtv has thrived with Growing Up Hip Hop and Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta, however, there have been some cracks in the system. Their starrs have complained about how they're portrayed on screen, and Jojo Simmons is the latest to air out his grievances.

The son of Run-DMC legend Rev Run has appeared on the WEtv series with his sisters Angela and Vanessa Simmons, but it doesn't appear that Jojo is happy with what he has been seeing.

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"Growing up hip hop is becoming to much of a dramatic show. I ask all my cast-mates and my self to use our voice and our actions and show ourselves in a better light," Jojo wrote. A fan asked if it was the cast who were causing the drama or the producers who capitalize on these moments.

"It's both but producers can't get what we don't give them," he answered. This complaint comes long after Bow Wow also shared that he was unhappy with the series and announced that he quit the Atlanta franchise. Egypt Criss, daughter of Naughty By Nature's Treach and Salt-N-Pepa's Pepa, also said she would quit the series. Following Romeo Miller's "love triangle" storyline, he bowed out, as well.

Swipe below to read Jojo Simmons's comments and to see a clip of an explosive fight on Growin Up Hip Hop.



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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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