Joe Budden

Dear Mona Scott-Young, You will never be Andy Cohen, and VH1 will never be Bravo.  You don't need to draw out your reality show seasons with multiple reunions.  One is sufficient.  Heck, most of the time with Andy's ladies, one is enough.  Sincerely, Lauren.  P.S. Please give Andy some tricks on how to stay in control of the reunion.  Kthanksbubye!

On last night's Love & Hip Hop reunion, Mona introduces the ladies, and it's actually the only time they have all been in the same place at the same time.  Poor Winter didn't make the stage, but she barely made any scenes either, so I'd say she's lucky to be on the front row with Professor Budden, Olivia Longott, Rich Dollaz, and Consequence.  Mona can't wait to play Joe's favorite game of Truth or Truth after reminding us about the serious topics the show tackled like screaming, throwing drinks, being hos, and ripping out weave drug addiction, jail time, race, and religion. 

We're treated to quite the violent montage, and then Mona asks Rashidah Ali why she called Mendeecees Harris a clown.  Mona is clearly sticking up for her protege Yandy Smith, and Rashidah starts going off on how she used to sleep with Mendeecees, and he used to talk about Yandy behind her back.  The always classy Yandy requests that Rashidah keep Mendeecees out of her accusations since he isn't around to defend himself.  Rashidah agrees to stick with facts…Mendeecees has the smallest penis she's ever seen.  Yandy doesn't justify her comments.  Instead, Yandy blames Winter for going back and stirring the pot with Rashidah. 

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I wish I could reach through your computer screen and pass you a tissue, because I know y'all are super upset that this season of Love & Hip Hop has drawn to a close.  Not surprisingly, the finale was all about two couples, with everyone else just showing up for a few quick minutes.  Perhaps VH1 should remember that less is more when it comes to casting…we can't get involved with eighteen different story lines!

Of course, last night starts off with everyone's favorite (hahaha!) plot.  Joe Budden has returned to New York, and he feels that his relationship with Tahiry Jose is unresolved.  Once home, Kaylin reveals that she's been nervous to hear about her boyfriend's vacay with his ex.  Joe shares that his feelings for Tahiry are beyond his control, and Kaylin wants to call it quits on her relationship with Joe…except that she doesn't have anywhere else to go.  When she asks their status as a couple, I think (I had to rewind three times) Joe said "Let us pray," but I can't be sure.

Also back in NYC is Tahiry, and she's meeting up with Rashidah Ali to rehash her stories from the Dominican Republic.  Forget about Tahiry's charity work or reconciliation with her father, Tahiry only wants to chat about Joe.  Rashidah is floored to learn that her friend may still be in love with Joe, and she's concerned that the two are moving in the wrong direction.  During the next commercial break Subway treats us to Tahiry waxing poetic about her charity work in the DR.  So, her conversation didn't make the actual show, but I guess this is better than nothing!

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How quickly all good things come to an end!  I had no clue that we are just one episode away from the season finale of Love & Hip Hop. Thank goodness.  Basically, at this point, the show is only focusing on two tumultuous relationships and a potential prison term.  Everyone else is just along for their five minutes of screen time every other week.  You all know who I mena mean! 

The episode begins with Raqi Thunda heading to Olivia Longott's performance in hopes of finding Tahiry Jose to apologize.  She explains that Joe Budden wants her to mend fences, but after a half-baked apology, they are yelling at each other.  Ahhh, maturity. 

At home, Yandy Smith is snuggling with little Mendeecees and baby Amir while Mendeecees, Senior looks on happily.  They share their engagement news with the little guy, and he's excited about having Yandy in the family.  Sure, he's only seven, but VH1 made sure he was over the moon upon hearing the news.  There is no doubt about it–Mendeecees produces some precious children.

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Should I be concerned that Love & Hip Hop is going soft of me?  Last night's episode was a veritable love fest with friendship, mended fences, and a long-awaited engagement.  What happened to the screaming and hair pulling and drink throwing?  Not that I'm complaining, it's just a foreign concept.

We begin as a frazzled Erica Mena meets with Yandy Smith to share that Olivia Longott is recording her ballad thanks to Rich Dollaz.  She can't believe that her ex-boyfriend would use that against her.  Yandy asks about what Erica wants to do with management.  Erica still wants to ignore the fact having a manager is important for her career.  Yandy reminds her that Rich was the only person in her corner…Erica needs Rich more than he needs her. 

Tahiry Jose's mom is in town and loves seeing her daughter's rap magazine centerfold.  Tahiry is excited that she and her mother finally have an adult friendship after a tense childhood.  They discuss their past, including how her father juggled his twelve kids before being deported.  Her trust issues do seem to come honestly, that's for sure.  The duo is crying over her father's indiscretions, and Tahiry thinks that many of her past issues have contributed to her problems with Joe Budden.  Her mother encourages Tahiry to talk things out with her dad.

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Is it just me, or do y'all also need a flow chart to keep up with the cast of VH1's Love & Hip Hop?  I can't even think of a proper introduction because there are so many people in and out of this show!  Last night's episode was no exception.

Welcome back, Olivia Longott!  Rich Dollaz is happy to reunite with his friend so she can tell him "I told you so."  He's ready to oblige when it comes to his relationship with Erica Mena.  Liv is quick to call him out as a giant douchebag.  She's got his number for sure.  Rich apologizes and promises to be focused on her career.  He tells her about the ballad that he gave Erica, and Olivia pressures him to give her the song.  Rich caves, even though he knows it will hurt Erica to no end when she finds out Liv is singing her ballad.

Tahiry Jose is going to a mixology class hosted by Rashidah Ali.  Jen Bayer is also in attendance.  Rashidah has a lot of insight into ladies shoes.  She reveals that Raqi Thunda has made her way onto a list of up and coming women in the industry.  Rashidah wonders who she slept with to get on this list.  Tahiry and Rashidah are surprised to learn that Jen is no longer on Raqi's love train, and Jen tells them about what Raqi said about Consequence.  Jen also shares that Raqi had choice words for Rashidah, and Rashidah intends to address her gossip when the time presents itself.

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On last night's Love & Hip Hop, we were treated with more of the same.  Flashy characters and quality production can't save the boring story lines, and it's unfortunate.  There was some potential in the beginning, but now it just makes me yawn. 

Rich Dollaz is once again meeting with Pete Gunz, and Rich is ready for his mentor's "I told you so's" about Erica Mena.  He tells his friend that the pair has broken up but he'd still like to manage her career.  Pete still thinks his friend is crazy.  His opinion on Erica being a loose cannon hasn't changed, and Pete doesn't think that she respects Rich.  Rich knows he can harness her talent, so Pete brings out the big Gunz guns, showing him a picture online of Erica hosting a party.  As her manager, Rich should have known about the gig, and he should be getting a cut of it.  Rich is livid and humiliated that she would go behind his back, and Pete urges his friend to end their business partnership after already ending their romantic one.

Lore'l is still hurt about what Winter Amos wrote in her book.  She claims that Winter lied when she said Lore'l didn't write her own raps.  Needing some emergency career advice, Lore'l schedules an emergency meeting with Yandy Smith.  Discussing the book reading, Yandy is impressed that Lore'l was able to maintain her composure in light of all of Winter's allegations.  She also believes that Lore'l is talented and marketable, and she offers to mentor her.  Score one for Lore'l!

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Is it just me or has Love & Hip Hop over extended itself on cast members and bad story lines?  Some nights we see everyone, some nights we don't see some of the more "popular" characters.  Heck, there are some women in the opening credits who have had maybe five minutes of screen time all season.  It's nothing short of terribly confusing, but I guess it's one of the reasons I watch!  You never know what–or who–you're going to get! 

Last night commenced with Yandy Smith fighting mad after learning that her boyfriend Mendeecees jumped her personal trainer/cousin.  He is all in her face about not caring that her cousin is in the NFL, and she's upset that he doesn't respect her family members.  After lots of cussing, Yandy storms off into the night.  Props to Mendeecees for being super mature about the situation.  Oh wait…

Lore'l and Winter Amos are having drinks and discussing Lore'l's new record and their dating lives.  Lore'l thinks they have different priorities in relationships…she is looking for love while her friend Winter is looking for cash.  Classy.  Winter is thrilled to hear that Lore'l has let her manager-friend go, and she's even more excited about her upcoming tell-all.  She plans on exposing lots of past relationships, and Lore'l is a bit concerned to find out she's mentioned in the book. 

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Love & Hip Hop returned last night with a vengeance.  Apparently the cast had a lot of fights to make up for after being off the air for a week.  Almost every story line incorporated a screaming match, if not a physical altercation.  Keeping it classy as always, VH1!

The episode begins as Erica Mena and Rich Dollaz are celebrating her success in the recording studio.  She is ready to start on the video, and Rich teases her for being demanding.  He wants the pair to sign a contract.  Rich isn't going to ask for any favors just because Erica is his girlfriend.  She wants to be cautious with her career. 

Lore'l is working on her music, and Winter Amos comes to see her at the studio.  Winter wants to help her friend reach her potential.  She wants to know why Lore'l hasn't already become the next big thing.  Lore'l has broken Business 101, and she's being managed by one of her good friends.  Winter thinks this is a huge issue, and she plants the seed in Lore'l's head to look for better management.

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