'Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta' Recap: You Don’t Know How To Act, Dime Penny

What would this show be without Karliee Redd?

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I would like to begin my recap of last night’s Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta with a very important public service announcement: Husbands, do your wives a solid and never tell people they are tempted to slap on national television that they may suffer from postpartum depression.

You would think this would go without saying, but evidently, Kaleena’s husband Tony needed the memo. In his mind, he, along with Kirk, thought they were doing a good thing when they decided to surprisingly put their wives in front of each other, but it ended with Kaleena needing to be pulled away after tossing a drink in Rasheeda’s direction. Rasheeda sat there and laughed after Tony openly expressed fear that his wife may have mental health issues—essentially proving that she is an awful person inside with a beautiful person’s exterior.

Later on, Kaleena did confide in Karlie Redd that she may very well need to reach out to someone in order to figure out what exactly is going on with her. At that moment, Karlie Redd revealed that she suffered from postpartum depression after her daughter was born. Karlie Redd is the wood glue holding this show together. She is the stand-in friend for any cast member who either doesn’t know anyone yet or has alienated the majority of her co-workers. She may be messy as hell (which also makes her an essential figure of this show), but I do believe she is a nice person.

That said, Kaleena did coyly acknowledge that she did indeed talk shit about Rasheeda to Tammy during this Patti Labelle “You Are My Friend” moment. That does Rasheeda’s resentment, but the laughing at someone possibly suffering from a form of depression is still a pretty shitty thing to do.

For our second order of beef, I bring you Erica versus The Bam. Surprisingly, Erica and Momma Dee have made peace—so much so that Momma Dee wants Erica to sit upon her wedding throne as a “bridemaid.” Yes, taking a cue from NeNe Leakes, Momma Dee said “bridemaid” instead pronouncing it the way those of us who speak like we have all of our teeth. I worry that if I keep hearing it, it’s going to make me one day forget the "S," too.

In any event, Momma Dee also invited Erica to help her shop for a wedding dress. That’s where The Bam comes in. Bambi offered the girls some weave for the special occasion, only Erica quickly rejected the offer. Erica probably has good reason to despise Bambi, but I do think she could’ve kept the comment to herself.

For those wondering why Bambi still even matters after last week, Bambi apologized to Scrappy. I’m not surprised at all by this. I mean, I wouldn't want to give up that VH1 check, either. Scrappy said he would do better about supporting her goals—whatever those are—and went on to tell her, “I love you like Italians love...pasta.”

I’m suddenly in the mood for Tex-Mex.

Karlie Redd is the wood glue holding this show together. She is the stand-in friend for any cast member who either doesn’t know anyone or has alienated the majority of her co-workers.

The Bam and Scrappy may be back to being of one accord, but Joseline and Stevie J continue to have problems.

Because she’s clearly watched the show and taken notes, Tiffany Foxx reached out to Joseline to settle any potential fears that she wants Stevie J. She’ll never admit this, but Joseline’s fears seem rooted in the reality that you typically lose them how you get them. You know, your producer is booed up, but you show up to your sessions with your ass hanging out and can’t stop yourself from body rolling like you just had a large cup of cold brew mixed with half a bottle of cognac.

On top of that, as Joseline explained to Tiffany, she brings Stevie “treats” once a month. She also noted that when Dime Penny was around, Stevie didn’t want to fuck her because he thought she was fat. They somewhat bonded over a shared hatred of Dime Piece and sang in unison about her weight class.

Joseline was actually pleased that Tiffany Foxx came to her to make sure she knew her intentions were pure and professional, though she was vexed at Stevie. After all, she threw orange juice at him after he worked with some other woman behind her back. She assumed that cemented the message.

So when Stevie J did eventually tell Joseline that he recorded with Tiffany Foxx, she was already well aware. Joseline called her a “local ass bitch.” Now, I love me some Joseline, but how is she any less local?

Even if you promised me a student loan payment, catfish dinner, and big bottle of Crown Apple, I couldn’t name a Tiffany Foxx song off the top of my head. However, I do know that if nothing else, Tiffany is Lil Kim's protégé. That’s something, something a lot more than what Joseline’s music career looks like right now.

I am looking forward to that track Joseline recorded sans Stevie, though. Did you hear that hook? "You go to church. Let a bitch go to work." Amen, heathens.

As far Tiffany, the episode ended with her having a run-in with Dime Penny. First of all, Jessica is not a good actress and shouldn’t bother. Ma’am, you showing up to set and seeing your co-worker filming at the same location is not shocking. Spare us the theatrics.

Anyway, Dime Penny rolled up on Tiffany, who informed her that Mimi set up sessions with Stevie J and Jazze Pha. Tiffany alerted her that many feel she’s not very professional. How does she respond? By throwing a drink. I.e. acting exactly as many describe her. I will say: I appreciate Tiffany’s manager ready to throw bows for her client.

Real love, I’m searching for a real love.

Meanwhile, Jessica Dime looks like the sex worker version of Traci Braxton.

Oh, yeah, we met Nikko’s mama, Vanessa, who seems cool, but her son is trifling and his expiration date been passed. I don’t care about him or Margeaux’s marriage. GO AWAY.

Michael Arceneaux hails from Houston, lives in Harlem, and praises Beyoncé’s name wherever he goes. Follow him@youngsinick.

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