Ep 1. Parents Just Don't Understand

In the first episode of season 8 of Growing Up Hip Hop, titled "Parents Just Don't Understand," viewers are reintroduced to the children of some of the biggest names in hip hop. The episode opens up with Bow Wow, who has been on the show since season 1, attempting to navigate his relationship with his father, who he hasn't spoken to in months.

Meanwhile, Angela Simmons is back on the market and is busy running her clothing line. Her relationship with her ex-fiancé and father to her child, Sutton Tennyson, ended tragically when he was killed in 2018. She is trying to move past the heartbreak and start anew, but her mom, Valerie, wants her to be more cautious when it comes to new relationships.

Romeo, who has also been on the show since season 1, is trying to distance himself from his family's wealth and focus on his music career. His father, Master P, disagrees with his approach and advises him to use the resources at his disposal to get ahead.

Egypt Criss, the daughter of Sandra "Pepa" Denton of Salt-N-Pepa and Treach of Naughty by Nature, is struggling to balance her music career with her parents' expectations. Her mother is pushing her to do more shows and work harder, while her father is advising her to focus on her craft and not worry about the business side of things.

Lastly, JoJo Simmons, Angela's younger brother, is trying to juggle his responsibilities as a father and a rapper. He wants to prove to his family and fans that he is serious about his music career and has what it takes to make it big.

In "Parents Just Don't Understand," viewers watch as each cast member deals with their respective family drama and tries to figure out their place in the hip hop world. With each member facing their own unique challenges and obstacles, it remains to be seen how they will rise above their adversities and achieve success.