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On the brink of its return, "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" is making headlines for having to bring in additional security to lessen physical altercations on the popular reality television series.
According to reports, cast member Lil Scrappy and another star had security break them up after a recent dinner incident.
Sources close to production tell TMZ … Scrappy and a new cast member named Erica Pinkett had to be separated by the new security force after she threw wine in his face during a dinner this week. We’re told producers have added security — it’s now one guard for every cast member — on all shoot to keep things from getting “too ratchet.” We’re also told it isn’t just cast-on-cast violence they’re guarding against … it’s also civilians trying to attack stars. As one cast member put it … “That s*** gets ratchet and now the bodyguards shutting that s*** down.” (TMZ)
Despite the perceived pressure, fellow cast member Yung Joc recently said he hoped fans and critics would see his family values on the show.
“I’m definitely prepared for it to change. I know what I signed up for. I ain’t no spring chicken. I’ve been around the block. The name is Yung Joc and I have a youthful vibrance to myself, but at the end of the day, I’m a grown man. Hell, my son is 14 and I did not have him at a young age. With that being said, I ain’t gotta say too much more. [laughs]” (Chicago Defender)
Over the winter, details about Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flame joining the show with longtime girlfriend Tammy Rivera emerged.
The cast of “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” just got a little more interesting. On Jan. 27 Mstarz reports that Waka Flocka has signed on to join the reality television show. Waka Flocka confirmed that he will be on the show and will be bringing fiance Tammy Rivera with him. He also confirmed that he will be marrying Rivera real soon. Can we expect a “Love & Hip Hop” wedding? (Examiner)
Waka also downplayed bringing any serious drama to the popular series.
The “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” news was first confirmed in a radio interview between Waka Flocka and 93.9 WKYS in Washington D.C. There he talked about his plans. When asked about possible drama while doing the show Flocka responded, “They know not to play with me. I’d go sit behind that metal for mines. But its not even about that. To me, a person can’t do nothing you don’t let them.” (Examiner)
