Rappers and other celebrities are scrambling to lease homes and rent cars now that “MTV Cribs” is returning more than 20 years after it was canceled.
The original series gave viewers a glimpse into the lifestyle of the rich and famous, including a tour of their homes and fully stocked garages.
Viewers tuned in to see how the other half lived and spent their hard earned millions.
But the show lost some of its luster when it was revealed most of the mansions and cars were leased or rented just for the MTV Cribs cameras.
Word is that MTV did their due diligence to make sure the new season features homes celebrities actually live in.
The upcoming season will feature tours of homes owned or leased by Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross, Big Sean, Christian Siriano, JoJo Siwa, Jordyn Woods, Kathy Griffin, Marsai Martin, Martha Stewart, Rick Ross, Tia Mowry, Tinashe, TJ Lavin and others.
“‘Cribs’ didn’t simply introduce the celeb-reality genre; it created a blueprint for how we engage on social media,” said MTV’s president of content and chief creative officer, Nina L. Diaz. “We are thrilled to usher in a new era of this iconic franchise for audiences around the world.”
MTV Cribs is set to premiere on Aug. 11 on MTV. Check your local listings.
