Ep 3. Family Business

Growing Up Hip Hop season 8 episode 3 - Family Business follows the lives of four iconic children of hip-hop moguls. Angela Simmons, Jojo Simmons, Egypt Criss, and Romeo Miller explore their family roots and showcase the challenges they face as they try to succeed in their lives and careers. The episode pursues the different storylines of the cast members while they juggle various commitments to realize their dreams.

The episode focuses on Angela Simmons, who is working hard to launch her clothing line and balance her family responsibilities while managing the loss of her ex-fiancé and father of her child, Sutton Tennyson. Angela has a revelation when she reconnects with her one-time love, Bow Wow. She considers getting romantically involved with him again but her brother, Jojo, is apprehensive about this.

Jojo Simmons wants to start a family business by turning his family's art collection into a profitable venture by selling them online. He enlists his mother, Tanice, and sister, Angela, to help him put together the project. Although Jojo’s mother is thrilled about the idea, she also has reservations about allowing him to take charge and dealing with possible conflicts in the family.

Egypt Criss, daughter of Pepa, is determined to move forward in her music career. Egypt wants to prove herself as an artist and is determined to break out of her mother's shadow and make a name for herself. She continues to seek guidance from legendary rapper and industry veteran, Treach, who advises her on how to survive in the hip-hop industry and find her place in it.

Romeo Miller is occupied with a new career path. He is exploring real estate and wants to showcase his capabilities in this field. Romeo gets a promising opportunity to flips houses with an experienced investor in New Orleans. His girlfriend, Master P's daughter, has doubts about his sudden interest in real estate but eventually gives him the go-ahead to pursue his goal.

The episode also delves into each of the characters' personal struggles, as they try to combat the pressures of being a part of a hip-hop legacy and establish their own identities. It leads to some emotional moments as they allow the cameras to capture their raw emotions. Overall, the episode provides a glimpse into the lives of hip-hop royalty and their journey to fulfill their dreams while balancing their family dynamics.