Additional stars on the show include Tahiry Jose, Raqi Thunda, Jen “The Pen” Bayer and more.

VH1 has announced the cast for the upcoming third season of its hit show “Love and Hip Hop.”

For this season, the network nabs a pair of established rappers – Consequence and Joe Budden – as stars. Additional members include Budden’s ex-girlfriend Tahiry Jose, radio personality Raqi Thunda, personality Jen “The Pen” Bayer, former Fabolous assistant Winter Ramos and shoe consultant Rashidah Ali.

Past seasons have included Jim Jones, Rich Dollaz, Mashonda Tifrere, Teairra Mari, Chrissy Lampkin, Somaya Reese and more.

The third season of “Love and Hip Hop” is slated to premiere on Monday, January 7th at 8 p.m. EST on VH1.

In early January loyal viewers of a Mona Scott-Young’s reality show will see its stars barrel back onto television screens. Young and her Mona Scott Productions team have finally confirmed the cast of “Love & Hip Hop” which will blast off Jan. 7 on VH1 and feature several new faces and three previous cast members.

New mother and Jim Jones’ former manager,  Yandy Smith, will return to show off her son and relationship with longtime boyfriend, Mandeecees. Similarly, Olivia Longott will be back alongside her manager, Rich Dollaz; and his artist-turned-love interest, Erica Mena. Mena is said to be still exploring a music career and modeling.

Not returning this season will be Kimbella Vanderhee, Emily Bustamente, Somaya Reece, Chrissy Lampkin, and Jim Jones’ mother, “Mama” Jones.

So who does VH1 have in mind to replace a few of your favorite cast members? Check out the confirmed cast of “Love & Hip Hop”