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Somaya Reece is a main cast member on the first two seasons of Love & Hip Hop: New York and one of the show's original four cast members.

She was the main antagonist of season one showcasing the struggles of her moving to New York and trying to start her music career. She worked with her bumbling manager Maurice to disastrous results. She has a feud with Chrissy Lampkin when she attempts to work with Jim Jones. She has a feud with Olivia and a memorable confrontation with Olivia's manager Rich Dollaz calling him a "vagina" at the reunion.

Somaya was nearly phased out from the show on season two, having little storyline, aside from a disastrous performance and severing her ties with Maurice. She has a confrontation with Mona Scott-Young at the reunion, where Mona tells her she had no storyline to give.

She also appears as a supporting cast member in season ten. Somaya returns as a friend to Jonathan, and appears in two episodes. She makes amends with Chrissy, and attempts to promote her tea supplements.

Before Love & Hip Hop[]

Somaya Reece is a Salvadoran-Puerto Rican recording artist, originally from the South Central area in Los Angeles. She endured a rough childhood, including an abusive relationship with a teenage boyfriend, and a stint in a gang where she was stabbed and shot two times. She rose to fame as an urban model and through her relationship with rapper Joe Budden, who she dated in 2009.

Love & Hip Hop franchise (2011–present)[]


Gallery[]

Opening credits

Green screen looks

Appearances[]

Somaya has 20 appearances.

Love & Hip Hop: New York (18 episodes)
1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 1.04, 1.05, 1.07, 1.08, 1.09
2.01, 2.02, 2.03, 2.04, 2.09, 2.10, 211
Dirty Little Secrets
10.10, 10.11
Chrissy & Mr. Jones (1 episode)
1.06
Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood (1 episode)
2.11

Trivia[]

Love & Hip Hop: New York main cast members
Chrissy | Emily | Olivia | Somaya | Kimbella | Yandy | Erica Mena | Jen the Pen | Raqi | Winter | Rashidah | Tahiry | Tara | Erica Jean | Amina | K. Michelle | Cyn | Chrissy Monroe | Cardi B | Moe & Lexxy | Mariahlynn | Remy Ma | Bianca | Snoop | Juju | Anaís | Lil' Mo | Papoose | Joe Budden | Juelz Santana | Rich | Safaree
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