Meet T.I & Tiny's Friends & Family: The Stars of the Show

Get familiar with the cast of “T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle” ahead of the Season premiere on April 15 at 9/8c.

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VH1's T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle is set to return on Monday, April 15 at 9/8c, following a strong first season which revealed the strong bond between T.I. and Tiny, their family and closest friends.

T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle ran for six seasons and became the first VH1 series to hit the 100-episode milestone, but the show came to an end when Tiny filed for divorce. However, the duo reconciled and the new series, T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle, gives fans a look into their relationship, as well as how their family and friends are supporting one another in their lives and careers.

Both T.I. and Tiny serve as executive producers on the show, but they're not the only ones wearing multiple hats. Scroll down to get reacquainted with the stars of T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle, and tune in to VH1 on April 15 at 9/8c for the season premiere.


Tip "T.I." Harris

Meet T.I & Tiny's Friends & Family: The Stars of the Show

A man who really needs no introduction at this stage of his career, T.I. has experienced success in all walks of life.

10 million albums sold, founding executive of Grand Hustle Records, owner of two successful urban clothing brands (AKOO and Hustle Gang), producer of the BET business competition series “The Grand Hustle," the list goes on and on.

In addition to his endeavours within entertainment, real estate development, technology and sports, the Atlanta native has also become an influential social and human rights activist. 

T.I. has launched a formal, charitable, social justice and philanthropic initiative, Harris Community Works, which is dedicated to driving systemic change in underserved communities. His philanthropic work includes relief and support efforts for Puerto Rico, Houston, Colin Kaepernick’s Million Dollar Challenge and more. On top of all that, T.I. is a coveted member of Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms's transition team, where he supports the mayor and city of Atlanta in policy and advocacy efforts that drive the city forward.

Tameka “Tiny” Harris

Meet T.I & Tiny's Friends & Family: The Stars of the Show

T.I's wife, Tameka “Tiny” Harris. rose to fame in the 90s as a member of the multiplatinum R & B group Xscape, alongside Kandi Burruss, Tamika Scott and LaTocha Scott, and she has been a reality TV staple since 2009.

As a member of Xscape, she received two Soul Train Music Awards for Best New R & B Artist and R & B Album and the A-Town Music Award for Best Group. She’s also a Grammy winner for her writing contribution on the TLC hit “No Scrubs.”

In 2017, Tiny linked back up with the members of Xscape for a strong reunion tour that sold out arenas nationwide. She’s a businesswoman, wife, mother of seven and sometime “momager,” who recently opened her own juice bar in Atlanta, just for good measure.

Zonnique “Niq Niq” Pullins

Meet T.I & Tiny's Friends & Family: The Stars of the Show

The eldest daughter of Tameka “Tiny” Harris, and stepdaughter of T.I., Zonnique “Niq Niq” Pullins certainly has the hustle gene.

Niq Niq got into the music game as a teen, as a singer-songwriter in the girl group "The OMG Girlz," which was managed by her mother. The group disbanded in 2015, which allowed Niq Niq to pursue a solo career - and hasn’t looked back.

In addition to making music, the 23-year old is an actor and model, and she has naturally begun pursuing other business opportunities as well.

Antonia “Toya” Wright

Meet T.I & Tiny's Friends & Family: The Stars of the Show

Toya is the proud mother of two girls, Reginae Carter and Reign Rushing, and the longtime best friend of Tameka “Tiny” Harris.

The New Orleans native came into the public eye as the young bride of hip hop legend Lil Wayne, but the couple divorced in 2006. Since then, Toya has made a name for herself on reality tv, which included the "Tiny and Toya" spin-off.

Now, the dynamic duo is together again making moves as they care for their families.

Toya is a New York Times best-selling author of “Priceless Inspirations,” a memoir titled “In My Own WORDS… MY Real Reality” and “You Just Don’t Get It” with daughter Reginae Carter. Additionally, Toya has been involved in several business ventures, including a successful bonnet line called Before Bed Headz.

Reginae Carter

Meet T.I & Tiny's Friends & Family: The Stars of the Show

The daughter of Antonia “Toya” Wright and hip hop legend Lil Wayne, Reginae Carter has lived her entire life in the public eye.

Now, the 20-year old is trying to make a name for herself outside of the shadow cast by her famous parents. Reginae first got into the music business as part of the girl group "The OMG Girlz," alongside Niq Niq, but she has since shifted her focus to acting.

Monica Brown

Meet T.I & Tiny's Friends & Family: The Stars of the Show

Monica Brown, more commonly known simply as Monica, is a multiplatinum Grammy Award-winning artist and singer with sales of over 25 million. Not to mention, an actress, philanthropist and entrepreneur.

Monica is the first artist to have number one Billboard singles in the last three consecutive decades, which puts her in an exclusive class of stars that includes Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, James Brown and Marvin Gaye. Furthermore, Billboard listed Monica at number 24 on its list of the Top 50 R&B and Hip Hop Artists of the past 25 years.

As mentioned, Monica has also dabbled in acting on both the big screen and in TV movies. The mother of three has contributed to the hit NBC show “The Voice,” and her life was documented in BET’s “Monica: Still Standing.”

LeToya Luckett

Meet T.I & Tiny's Friends & Family: The Stars of the Show

As a founding member of Destiny's Child, LeToya Luckett has been in the game since the mid-90s. After splitting from the iconic girl group, the two-time Grammy Award winner pursued a singer-songwriter career as a solo act.

LeToya's debut album on Capitol Records topped the Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum. Her album "Back 2 Life" was released in May 2017 on eOne.

On the acting front, Luckett has appeared on “Greenleaf” for OWN and she had had recurring roles on FOX’s “Rosewood” and HBO’s “Ballers.”

This Season on T.I. & Tiny Friends & Family Hustle

Meet T.I & Tiny's Friends & Family: The Stars of the Show

This season on "T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle," we'll see T.I. and Tiny move back in together, while their close friends experience changes in their own lives.

For instance, Letoya and Tommie welcome their first child while Toya looks to expand her business empire and figure out what's next for her and her boyfriend Red. Additionally, Monica will be forced to juggle a new album and tour, while simultaneously dealing with a health crisis in her family.

Needless to say, there's a lot to unpack.

Tune in to the T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle season premiere on VH1 Monday, April 15 at 9/8c to see how it all shakes out.

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