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WE tv’s new series Growing Up Hip-Hop Atlanta will be introducing viewers to a new generation of rap royalty. With Atlanta being the capital for popular rap music for the last decade-plus, it’s only right that WE tv bring their popular Growing Up Hip-Hop franchise to the city. Atlanta is the personal and professional home to some of Hip-Hop’s most popular and successful rappers, DJs, producers, managers and label executives. Among them are T.I., Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, Jermaine Dupri, DJ Hurricane, Debra Atney, Lil Wayne and Toya Carter. But this talented group of people has done more than just produce hit records and brands, they’ve also produced children who are ready to carry on their family legacies.

While some of them have grown up in the spotlight since birth, others have just begun to emerge as stars in their own right. So, before Growing Up Hip-Hop Atlanta hits the airwaves, we’re going to challenge you to guess which family each cast member belongs to.

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BOW WOW

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Bow Wow’s biological father did not have a Hip-Hop career but his industry father figure has become everybody’s favorite “uncle.” Want to guess who?

ANSWER: SNOOP DOGG

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If you guessed Jermaine Dupri, good try. But the answer is actually Snoop Dogg. The Doggfather is the one who introduced us to Bow Wow via guest appearances on his 1993 album Doggystyle and his video for “Gin & Juice.” He also gave Bow Wow his nickname.

AYANA

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Ayana’s father is a veteran DJ for a pioneering Hip-Hop group that broke down racial and cultural barriers with their unique mix of Hip-Hop and rock. He’s also known for his afro. Can you guess who he is?

ANSWER: DJ HURRICANE

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Ayana Fite is the daughter of longtime Beastie Boys associate DJ Hurricane. Hurricane started off as Run-DMC’s bodyguard before becoming Beastie Boys’ full-time DJ. He would later become a solo artist as well as a member of the short-lived group The Afros. Hurricane continues to tour the world.

SHANIAH

Shaniah’s father is a successful music mogul who was once a backup dancer for iconic Hip-Hop group Whodini. Can you guess who?

ANSWER: JERMAINE DUPRI

Shaniah Mauldin is the daughter of So So Def Recordings founder Jermaine Dupri. Dupri is responsible for discovering Kris Kross, Da Brat, Xscape, Bow Wow and Jagged Edge. He is also known for producing hit records for Usher, Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson.

REGINAE

Reginae’s father has sold more than 15 million albums in his career and has been rapping professionally since he was just 11 years old. Who is he?

ANSWER: LIL WAYNE

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Reginae Carter is the daughter of Lil Wayne and Toya Carter. Lil Wayne is one of the most popular rappers in Hip-Hop history selling more than 15 million records in his career.

BRANDON

Brandon’s mother is the woman who jumpstarted the careers of superstars Gucci Mane and Nicki Minaj. Do you know who she is?

ANSWER: MS. DEB ATNEY

Brandon Barnes’s mother is well-respected manager and label executive Debra Atney also known as Ms. Deb, which means he is also Waka Flocka Flame’s brother.

ZONNIQUE

Zonnique’s step-father has claimed to be the creator and inventor of “trap music” and her mother co-wrote TLC’s hit single “No Scrubs.” Who are they?

ANSWER: T.I. and TINY

Zonnique’s parents are T.I. and Tiny. Before she set out on her solo career, Zonnique was in a rap group with fellow Growing Up Hip-Hop Atlanta cast member, Reginae Carter.

Now that you’ve been formally introduced to the cast, be sure to watch the premiere of Growing Up Hip-Hop Atlanta on WE tv Thursday, May 25 at 10/9c.