Ep 7. Guns Blazing

The Growing Up Hip Hop franchise is back with its fourth season of Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta, and episode 7 titled Guns Blazing takes audiences on yet another rollercoaster ride with Atlanta’s up and coming rappers.

As the episode begins, viewers are given an insight into what’s important to Atlanta’s rappers. The episode opens with Russ and his father, discussing his prospects in the rapping industry and how to navigate the cutthroat business world while maintaining authenticity and integrity.

Next, viewers get to see Bow Wow, the show’s main character, meet up with a potential investor in his new liquor line. However, Bow Wow is faced with an unexpected turn of events as the meeting takes a turn for the worst when the investor brings in their own investor, causing tension between everyone involved.

Meanwhile, Ayana and her mother are continuing their feud over Ayana's boyfriend, Reece, who her mother does not approve of. Despite the drama, Ayana is determined to make her relationship work and stand up for herself, setting the tone for the rest of the season.

In addition, the episode shows how the city's ongoing violent and alarming incidents are affecting the rapping community. As the episode progresses, audiences witness how Shaniah and her father, Jermaine Dupri, are worried about the dangerous guns in their city and the recent rise of gun violence. They are on a mission to promote safety within the Atlanta community by distributing pamphlets and hosting anti-gun rallies. They show their support and stand on the side of the family members affected by this unfortunate incidence. The episode is a reminder of the constant societal issues weighing on the rapping community.

The episode also highlights the complex relationships the Atlanta rappers have with their parents, as they seek their guidance and support while also rebelling against their wishes. In particular, Reginae's complicated relationship with her mother, Toya, is shown. Toya is shown to be protective of her daughter, but Reginae wants to make it clear she’s independent and capable of making decisions on her own.

But Guns Blazing is not all seriousness, as fans are entertained with a hilarious situation involving Bow Wow at a club with Drea. Bow Wow is hesitant to make a move, so Drea attempts to make it clear that she’s interested in him. However, her efforts seem to fall flat as she decides to leave, leaving Bow Wow lost and perplexed.

Overall, Guns Blazing successfully captures the dynamics between Atlanta’s rappers in the Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta franchise. It is an engaging and entertaining episode, with an equal mix of humor and seriousness that fans of the show love.