RELIVE THE MOST SHOCKING, SCANDALOUS, DRAMATIC "LOVE & HIP HOP" SCENES OF ALL TIME ON VH1'S "40 GREATEST LOVE & HIP HOP MOMENTS," PREMIERING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 AT 8 PM*

NEW YORK, N.Y. - October 18, 2013 - Gearing up for Season 4 of VH1's popular "Love & Hip Hop NY," VH1 is counting down the shows' biggest, most dramatic OMG-moments for the ultimate fan experience on "40 Greatest Love & Hip Hop Moments," premiering Thursday, October 24 at 8PM*. From New York to Atlanta, the two-hour-special celebrates the most intense, humorous, romantic and jaw-dropping moments from VH1's hit reality franchise. Viewers can expect a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most famous "Love & Hip Hop" moments to date as fan favorites including Stevie J, Joseline, Yandy, Rich Dollaz, Mama Jones, K.Michelle and Lil Scrappy, comedians, media personalities and show producers alike get down to the raw, funny and real commentary on what happened.

The first hour of the special counts down from Moment #40 to Moment #21 with highlights including Nancy "Mama" Jones,' aka the "Rapping Grandma," hilarious diss song to her future daughter-in-law, the heated argument between K.Michelle and Mimi Faust that turned physical thanks to a bouquet of flowers, Somaya Reece's unfortunate on-stage wardrobe malfunction, and Momma Dee's infamous "You left him for dead!" speech.

The excitement continues during the second hour when the Top 20 most outrageous moments are unveiled. From remembering the day "I'm Joseline Hernandez, baby" became an infamous catch phrase, to witnessing the ultimate couples therapy session gone wrong with Stevie J, Joseline and Mimi, "40 Greatest Love & Hip Hop Moments" reminds viewers that there is always drama in love - especially when it's "Love & Hip Hop." Relive all the memorable, hilarious, and romantic moments, and see which one will be named the #1 Greatest Moment on VH1's "40 Greatest Love & Hip Hop Moments," premiering Thursday, October 24 at 8PM*.

"40 Greatest Love & Hip Hop Moments" is executive produced by Mona Scott-Young, Toby Barraud, and Stefan Springman, co-executive produced by Sean Johnson and produced by Amita Patel.

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