Bow Wow hears it from Masika about his relationship with Kiyomi.
“Masika is trouble.” – Bow Wow
The episode opens with Masika being really shady about Kiyomi to Bow Wow. Interestingly enough, Masika feels if Bow Wow has to cut himself off from other women, he’s a ho and it’s not going to work.
“Maybe you’re picking the wrong type of girl.” – Masika
Bow Wow doesn’t want to hear this but he knows it’s coming from a good place. He’s adamant he changed and invites her out to hang out at the club. Masika calls Bow Wow hot and cold.
Lil’ Mama moves into her new ATL place but feels lonely.
Meanwhile, Lil Mama landed in Atlanta and is checking out her new townhouse. She’s excited to be in Atlanta to work on a brand new album. This is the first new album from her in the past 10 years. She calls her father after getting moved in. Her dad tells her to stay focused in Atlanta.
The next morning, Kiyomi and Bow Wow talk about Bow getting bombarded about his baby mama being pregnant by Future. He says he doesn’t care and is happy she doesn’t interfere with his life now.
Kiyomi uses the moment to tell Bow Wow she doesn’t want to be a baby mama. She also points out that Bow Wow’s rep as a cheater really concerns her. Despite Bow Wow joking about taking her to Vegas to marry her, she really wants to see the proof.
DJ Hurricane asks questions and annoys Ayana.
Ayana and DJ Hurricane are driving to a meeting and Ayana doesn’t want her dad to talk much. She was invited to participate in a fashion show and she wants to take the lead for the meeting. DJ Hurricane figured Ayana just wanted her around for an intimidating factor.
However, he asked more questions than Ayana liked.
“If you want me to be quiet, I need to be home.” – DJ Hurricane
As she’s talking to Camille who invited her to the fashion show, she feels underwhelmed by the place.
Before Shai heads back to LA, Bow Wow takes her on a daddy/daughter spa day. He wants to make sure Shai knows he’s going to put her first. Shai gives Bow Wow approval of Kiyomi. He’s really happy Shai approves.
Lil’ Mama’s mentor MC Lyte gives her some sound advice.
Later that night, MC Lyte stops by Lil Mama’s place. MC Lyte is not only Lil Mama’s mentor, she’s her manager. She tells Lil Mama not to shut people out and be open to meeting new people. During their conversation, Lil Mama also reveals she’s nervous of singing in a booth. This is because she’s fearful of disappointing and not living up to her mom.
Deb is heading to meet Jhonni Blaze. This is their first time seeing one another since Jhonni fired her amidst the chaos of her showcase. When they first link up, Jhonni steps right into what happened at the Ivory.
She apologizes for her behavior to Deb and wants her support. Deb says she waited too long to apologize to her. She also says it hurt to hear Jhonni felt she was set up when Stevie J and Just Brittany showed up to the event.
Deb and Jhonni kiss and make up.
Jhonni begins to cry when Deb says she’s not going to allow anyone to hurt her. Jhonni asks if Deb will manage her again and Deb will think about it.
“We’re gonna go slow with this.” – Deb
Lastly, Jhonni invites her to her upcoming listening party. But Deb isn’t ready to deal with Jhonni again.
Afterwards, Deb meets with Da Brat to recap her meeting with Jhonni. Deb tells her about Jhonni’s listening party and Brat side eyes it.
“Loving hard is fine but you gotta know when to draw the line.” – Da Brat
Deb is appreciative of the raw feedback she’s getting from her. Da Brat tells her she should go to the listening party.
Kiyomi thinks Bow Wow has a drinking problem.
Bow Wow has an appearance at a club and Kiyomi’s disappointed she’s learning about it last-minute. Bow Wow wants to be trusted. But first, Kiyomi wants to know the women who will be there.
But Bow wow is adamant he’s done with his “old tricks.”
“…she has to trust me.” – Bow Wow
Kiyomi also brings up how he may have a drinking problem. Bow Wow’s adamant he won’t drink.
“Well whatever that happens in Atlanta, I will find out.” – Kiyomi
Deb and Jhonni agree to work together once more.
It’s the night of Jhonni’s EP listening party and she’s premiering a new music video. The event is much smoother than before and she shocked her friends with news she invited Deb. She titled her EP “5:12” after an inspiration she received at 5:12 in the morning.
She was in the middle of dealing with a break-up when she received the inspiration. During her interview, she said if Deb doesn’t show up it would be the end of them personally and professionally. However her eyes brighten when she sees Deb in the crowd.
As the video plays, Deb wonders why Jhonni won’t consistently work hard. After the video played, they go off aside to talk. Deb brightens her day even more when she tells Jhonni she will manage her again.
Bow Wow leaves Kiyomi alone at the studio as he drinks and parties.
As the listening party goes on, Bow Wow’s on his way to party and Pimpin is ready to cut up. Bow Wow wants to chill out but Pimpin has other plans. When they get inside the lounge, they come across his friend and radio show host ET. Bow Wow’s having a good time and he’s trying his hardest not to entertain the women.
However, that good boy behavior doesn’t last long. Pimpin gets a woman to come over to Bow Wow with her friends to take shots. The girls in the booth asks to take selfies with him. Despite this, he’s adamant he’s off the market.
Just then, Pimpin brings even more women to sit next to him and Bow. They talk to Bow Wow and the selfies are taken with the women all over Bow Wow.
As Bow’s getting loose, Kiyomi’s at the studio waiting on him. She’s irritated and she’s ready to leave the studio. She was waiting on him for at least two hours. He doesn’t leave the club until 4 am and Kiyomi is beyond livid with him.
“I drank way past what the f*** I was supposed to.” – Bow Wow
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