Mariahlynn

Mariahlynn is a main cast member on seasons six through eight of *Love & Hip Hop: New York*.

Introduced as an anti-heroic protagonist, Mariah aspires to breakthrough into the hip hop industry. She was backed by DJ Self whom fumbled the bag majorly not taking Cardi B seriously and attempted to beat the “Creep” Squad at their own game. She had an affair with Cisco, while flirting with Rich Dollaz which leads to a feud between the two men. Her affair with Cisco starts a feud with her girlfriend Moe.

The seventh season, Mariah continues with her music career, making up with Cisco later that season. She gets into an altercation with Bianca but the two later make up. Season eight, chronicles the demise of her relationship with James R, and her feuds with Sophia, label mate Dreamdoll, and Brittney Taylor.

She appears as a supporting cast member in season nine for a minor role. She tries to support Sidney Starr trying to break into the music business, and igniting a feud with Nya Lee. She reveals her eight-year affair with Rich Dollaz at the reunion, and professes she has feelings for him to the horror of Dollaz.

## Before *Love & Hip Hop*

Mariahlynn is a reality TV cast member. She was born in Jersey City to an Italian mother and Puerto Rican father. Her mother suffers from substance abuse issues, and she endured a rough childhood within the foster care system. In order to provide for her family, Mariahlynn worked as a stripper and a go-go dancer. She then slept with DJ Self, who helped make her single, "Once Upon a Time (I Was a Hoe)", a radio hit.

## *Love & Hip Hop* franchise (2015–present)

Mariahlynn joins the main cast of *Love & Hip Hop: New York* in season six, which chronicles her personal and professional struggles. She became known for her cringe-worthy persona and karaoke-esqe music performances. During the season, she sparks feuds with Moe and Lexxy, and tries to beat the "creep squad" at their own game, having casual flings with Cisco Rosado and Rich Dollaz. In season seven, she signs to DJ Self's record label, Gwinin Entertainment, and finds herself caught in a contract war between Self and Cisco, as well as a violent rivalry with Major Galore, Self's only other female artist. In season eight, she briefly dates singer James R., which ends after she finds him in a compromising position at a video shoot with Sophia Body. During the season, her friendship with Bianca Bonnie puts her at odds with rapper Brittney Taylor and DreamDoll, Gwinin's newest signee.

Mariahlynn returns as a supporting cast member in season nine. After her mother faces legal issues once again, she battles to gain sole custody of her sister Icelynn. At the season's reunion, she professes her love for Rich Dollaz, and reveals that the two have been in a secret, on-again-off-again relationship for eight years. This has been described as one of the most cringey moments on LHHNY history.

Mariahlynn also appears in the specials *Joseline's Special Delivery*, *Dirty Little Secrets*, *The Love Edition*, *Love & Hip Hop Awards: Most Certified* and *40 Greatest Love & Hip Hop Moments: The Reboot*.

## Gallery

**Opening credits**

Mariahlynn in the opening credits of *Love & Hip Hop: New York* seasons 6 & 7.Mariahlynn in the opening credits of *Love & Hip Hop: New York* season 8.
**Green screen looks**

Mariahlynn's green screen look in *Love & Hip Hop: New York* season 6.Mariahlynn's green screen look in *Love & Hip Hop: New York* season 7.Mariahlynn's first green screen look in *Love & Hip Hop: New York* season 8.Mariahlynn's second green screen look in *Love & Hip Hop: New York* season 8.Mariahlynn's second green screen look in *Love & Hip Hop: New York* season 9.
## Appearances

Mariahlynn has made 50 appearances so far.

## Trivia

* Mariahlynn's name has been stylised occasionally as "MariahLynn" or "Mariah Lynn" onscreen and in VH1 promotional material.
* In the fan-voted 2018 *Mona Awards*, Mariahlynn was nominated in the "Good Sis" category. She lost to Jessica Dime, receiving 19% of the vote.
* Her single "Once Upon A Time... (I Was A Hoe)" was referenced in second season premiere of the Fox show *Star*.