K. Michelle

* LHHH (Season 6)
* LHHH (Season 5)
* LHHATL (Season 5)
* LHHNY
* LHHATL (Seasons 1-2)

**K. Michelle** is a main cast member on *Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood* since season five, where she is credited on screen as **Kimberly**. Throughout her time on the franchise K. Michelle appears as a major anti-heroic protagonist of the series.

Introduced in the debut season of *Atlanta*, Pate attempted to rehab her "crazy" image that was perpetuated throughout her previously record deal that fell through. She feuds, but eventually befriends Karlie Redd, and at the end of the first season has a major falling out with former friend Rasheeda. Since the falling out, Michelle has been antagonistic towards Rasheeda throwing a candle at her during an altercation in season two, and claiming Rasheeda's husband was gay.

Season two, Kimberly continues to work on music, and befriends Joseline. She has a falling out with her former friend Mimi, accusing her boyfriend of being gay, and throwing flowers at Faust. K. Michelle leaves after season two, and joins season four of *New York* as a main cast member, but in a minor role. She was her own show, before returning for season five of *Atlanta*. She once again is sporadically featured highlighting the release of her upcoming album. K. leaves the show again after this season.

K.Michelle returns for seasons five and six of *Hollywood*, where she rebrands herself as "Kimberly". It chronicles her health struggles after complications from silicone in the buttocks. She ignites a feud with Lyrica Anderson, which begins a tumultuous arc for Anderson's marriage. She makes up, and reignites her feud with her former best friend/assistant Paris Phillips. Season six highlights her struggles to try to have a surrogate, and her trying to launch a country music career.

## Before *Love & Hip Hop*

K. Michelle is a R&B/soul singer-songwriter, originally from Memphis, Tennessee. She has a son, Chase Bowman, born 2004, from a previous relationship.

## *Love & Hip Hop* franchise (2012–present)

K. Michelle first appears as a main cast member on *Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta*. The first season chronicles her return to the music industry after several personal struggles, including an abusive relationship with a music executive. During the season, she has an emotional falling out with Rasheeda, after Rasheeda admits that she does not believe K's abuse allegations. K was dubbed the show's breakout star, signing a multi-album record deal with Atlantic Records shortly after filming. The second season chronicles the recording of her debut studio album, *Rebellious Soul*, amid violent feuds with Rasheeda, Karlie and Mimi.

During the season's reunion special, K. Michelle announced that she was leaving the show to join the cast of *Love & Hip Hop: New York* in season four. Her purpose on the show was mainly served to set up her own spin-off series, as such, she appeared in infrequently, barely interacted with the rest of the cast and did not attend the season's reunion.

*K. Michelle: My Life* premiered November 3, 2014. The first season chronicled her move to New York City and the recording of her second album *Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart?*. The second season chronicled her life in Los Angeles and the recording of her third album *More Issues Than Vogue*. K. Michelle's love life is also a focus of the show, including her volatile, on-again, off-again relationship with basketball player Bobby Maze.

After making guest appearances in seasons three and four of *Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta*, K. Michelle rejoins the main cast in season five, which chronicles her return to Atlanta and the release of *More Issues Than Vogue*. After appearing infrequently barely interacting with the cast throughout the season, K. Michelle confirmed shortly after taping the reunion that she had again quit the show.

The third and final season of *K. Michelle: My Life* chronicled the launch of her new restaurant *Puff & Petals*, as well as a trip to her hometown of Memphis and the recording of her fourth album *Kimberly: The People I Used to Know*. During the season, she reveals her bisexuality and reunites with her ex-girlfriend Melisia. The series ends with her finding love and planning a family with Memphis dentist Dr. Kastan Sims.

Kimberly joins the main cast of *Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood* in season five, making her the only person in the franchise's history to appear in three incarnations of *Love & Hip Hop* as a main cast member. She comes into conflict with Lyrica and A1 after she exposes Lyrica's alleged infidelity with her friend Safaree. Later, she confronts her former assistant and *K. Michelle: My Life* co-star Paris Phillips, pulling receipts regarding previous accusations she stole money from her. The season also explores her recent health scare, stemming from illegal buttock injections. She returns in season six, which chronicles her plans to expand her family via a surrogate, as well as her venture into country music.

Kimberly also makes guest appearances in the spin-off shows *Love & Hip Hop Atlanta: After Party Live!*, *Stevie J & Joseline: Go Hollywood* and *Leave It to Stevie*, and appears in the specials *Dirty Little Secrets*, *40 Greatest Love & Hip Hop Moments*, *The Wedding* (where she performs live), *Love & Hip Hop Awards: Most Certified* (where she won the *Clapback Queens* category) and *40 Greatest Love & Hip Hop Moments: The Reboot*.

## Gallery

**Opening credits**

K. Michelle in the opening credits of *Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta* seasons 1 & 2.K. Michelle in the opening credits of *Love & Hip Hop: New York* season 4.K. Michelle in the opening credits of *Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta* season 5.K. Michelle in the opening credits of *Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood* seasons 5 & 6.
**Green screen looks**

K. Michelle's green screen look in *Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta* season 1.K. Michelle's green screen look in *Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta* season 2.One of K. Michelle's green screen looks in *Love & Hip Hop: New York* season 4.K. Michelle's green screen look in *Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta* season 5.K. Michelle's green screen look in *Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood* season 5.K. Michelle's first green screen look in LHHH Season 6.K. Michelle's second green screen look in LHHH Season 6.
## Appearances

K. Michelle has made 99 appearances.

 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, 3.04, 3.05, 3.06, 3.07, 3.08

 6.01, 6.02, 6.04, 6.05, 6.07, 6.08, 6.09, 6.15, 6.18, 6.19, 6.20, 6.21