(ATLANTA) June 14, 2012 - Last night in Atlanta, Monami Entertainment - along with NFGTV, Ciroc, Nuvo, Hip Hop Weekly and Cintron Energy Drink - threw a lively premiere party for VH1's highly-anticipated reality spin-off "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta." Cast members Rasheeda, K.Michelle, Mimi Faust, Erica Dixon, Karlie Redd, Joseline Hernandez, Momma Dee, Stevie J, Lil Scrappy, Kirk Frost, Ariane and executive producers Mona Scott-Young (Monami), Stefan Springman (NFGTV) and Toby Barraud (NFGTV) were the stars of the evening, as over 300 guests packed Frank Ski's Restaurant to preview the first episode. The evening began with a press Q&A with the cast moderated by V103 midday personality and HGTV's "Property Virgins" host Egypt Sherrod followed by the episode screening (also hosted by Egypt with husband DJ Fadelf on the turntables). The event closed out with a performance by Stevie J and rapper Benzino's band The Magnificent 757s. Additional guests included Jazze Pha, Dave Mays, Bernard Bronner, Phaedra Parks, Apollo Nida, Derek J, Sharlinda Parker, Sabrina Rowe and many more.
"Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" premieres Monday, June 18 at 8pm EST on VH1. Visit the show at http://www.vh1.com/shows/love_and_hip_hop_atlanta/series.jhtml.
Photos: James Pray
Karlie, Mimi, Erica, Mona Scott-Young & K.Michelle The cast show their solidarity at the press Q&A.
Rasheeda K.Michelle Mimi
Karlie Joseline Erica
Momma Dee Lil Scrappy Ariane
Stevie J Benzino, Frank Ski and Dave Mays
Egypt moderates the press Q&A session The ladies share a laugh during the Q&A
The cast celebrate a successful screening! Mona Scott-Young is surprised with a special cake by
Cake Cafe Atlanta
A packed house at Frank Ski's DJ Fadelf keeps the party rockin
Jazze Pha Phaedra Parks & husband Apollo Derek J
Scrappy, Kirk Frost, Momma Dee, K.Michelle & Rasheeda Benzino performs with the Magnificent 757s
Stevie J hits the stage with the Magnificent 757s The cast rock out to the sounds of the Mag 757s.