In WE tv’s popular series Growing Up Hip Hop, the next offspring of the biggest names in hip hop aim to do whatever it takes to rise above their legendary parents’ shadow. This season, the millennials learn what it’s like to be in the public eye and deal with heartbreak, strained family relationships, and a shocking arrest. Egypt Criss (Sandra “Pepa” Denton’s daughter) passionately defend her fiance Sam, while others threaten to release information that is sure to kill his name. Angela Simmons (Rev Run’s daughter), opens up for the first time about a devastating breakup and facing public scrutiny. And Boogie Dash struggles to decide whether he should support his newly arrested father, Damon Dash. All of this drama, a shotgun wedding, a life-altering secret, and more every Thursday night on WE tv!

One of the familiar faces seen on the show is Lil Twist. Lil Twist is a homegrown, hip-hop child prodigy born in Dallas who broke into the scene with the local hit “Texas Twist.” After being discovered by Lil Wayne while performing as an opening act for Wayne's tour, Lil Twist became a star amongst hip hop's newest school of teen sensations. As the youngest signee to Young Money Records, Twist has hit it big with hit singles like "Love Affair" and "Little Secret" and collaborated with his friend Justin Bieber.