blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona spoke with Yandy Smith-Harris, Karlie Redd, and Rich Dollaz to talk Love & Hip Hop: Lineage to Legacy. The stars discussed finding out about their African roots, introducing their children to a different perspective, and how powerful it was for L&HH to be the platform for this powerful effort. Monday February 7th and Monday February 14th.
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VH1 is merging two powerhouse franchises, Love & Hip Hop and Black Ink Crew for a two-part special. Love & Hip Hop: Lineage to Legacy where they explore their African ancestry. Hosted by Dometi Pongo (MTV News), this throught-provoking special will examine the harsh effects of slavery and challenge stereotypes with Black culture, while also celebrating Africa’s rich history, music, craftsmanship, style, dance and food. Part one of the specials premieres Monday, February 7th at 9PM ET/PT.
Lineage to Legacy unites Love & Hip Hop’s Remy Ma, Papoose, Yandy Smith-Harris, Rich Dollaz, Tokyo Vanity, Paris Phillips, Karlie Redd and Momma Dee along with DNA Identity Expert Dr. Gina Paige, co-founder of AfricanAncestry.com, as they take the only DNA test designed to reveal their African ethnic group and country of origin.
Lineage to Legacy shows us how many people may not know where they come from. As a result, they are left with numerous questions that they don’t have the answers to. It also reveals the importance of one understanding their roots and shows how rich the African diaspora is. Furthermore, this special shows the cast in a new light. Viewers are able to experience this journey with them from start to finish. Lastly, to bring everything together, Black Ink Crew cast members Ceaser Emanuel, Katrina ‘Kat Tat’ Jackson, and Krystal Kill_lustrator commemorate the Love & Hip Hop cast member’s findings by creating and designing a one of a kind tattoo inspired by their ancestral history, forever bonding them to their lineage.
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