<Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> External links </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Website </Th> <Td> www.vh1.com/shows/love_and_hip_hop_atlanta/ </Td> </Tr> <P> Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta is the second installment of the Love & Hip Hop reality television franchise . It premiered June 18, 2012 on VH1, and chronicles the lives of several people in Atlanta involved with hip hop music . Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta is the highest - rated installment of the Love & Hip Hop franchise . On January 30, 2017, VH1 announced the show's return for the sixth season, which premiered on March 6, 2017 . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th> Cast member </Th> <Th_colspan="6"> Seasons </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Th> </Th> <Th> </Th> <Th> </Th> <Th> 5 </Th> <Th> 6 </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Joseline Hernandez </Td> <Td_colspan="6"> Main </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Erica Dixon </Td> <Td_colspan="4"> Main </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Rasheeda </Td> <Td_colspan="6"> Main </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> K. Michelle </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> Main </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> Guest </Td> <Td> Main </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Karlie Redd </Td> <Td_colspan="6"> Main </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Mimi Faust </Td> <Td_colspan="6"> Main </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Traci Steele </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Main </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Guest </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Tammy Rivera </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> </Td> <Td_colspan="1"> Main </Td> <Td> Supporting </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> Main </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Stevie J </Td> <Td_colspan="3"> Supporting </Td> <Td_colspan="3"> Main </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Tommie Lee </Td> <Td_colspan="4"> </Td> <Td_colspan="1"> Supporting </Td> <Td> Main </Td> </Tr> </Table>

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