<P> On February 21 , 2017 , VH1 announced Love & Hip Hop : Atlanta would be returning for a sixth season on March 6 , 2017 . A 5 - minute long `` super-trailer '' was released the following week . With the exception of K. Michelle , despite persistent rumors of a mass firing , all main cast members from the previous season returned , along with Tommie Lee , who was promoted to the main cast . Social media personality Lovely Mimi joined the supporting cast , along with club promoter Melissa Scott , Kirk 's alleged mistress Jasmine Washington , her lovers Rod Bullock and Keanna Arnold , beauty shop owner Sierra Gates , her assistant Moriah Lee and her husband Shooter Gates . Although not included in the initial cast announcement , aspiring radio personality Tresure Price , aspiring singer Estelita Quintero , Stevie J 's daughter Savannah Jordan and Tommie 's mother Samantha would also appear in supporting roles . Rapper Gunplay appeared as a supporting cast member for one episode , leading to speculation that his appearance served as a teaser for the upcoming spin - off Love & Hip Hop : Miami . </P>
new cast members on love and hip hop atlanta
Lovely Mimi Melissa Scott Jasmine Washington Rod Bullock Keanna Arnold Sierra Gates Moriah Lee Shooter Gates