Lil Fizz and Masika Kalysha were removed from the opening credits and appear as supporting cast members, with Kalysha claiming on social media that her demotion was due to her refusal to film with longtime rival Alexis Skyy.
Season four saw the promotion of Lyrica Anderson and Safaree Samuels to the main cast, as well as the return of Hazel-E after a season's absence. On June 19, 2017, VH1 revealed the show would premiere on Jand released a teaser confirming Cole's involvement with the show, along with a press release confirming the new cast members. On April 13, 2017, VH1 announced that Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood would be returning for a fourth season on July 17, 2017. On March 17, 2017, singer Keyshia Cole revealed that she had joined the cast for its newest season, along with her estranged ex-husband Daniel 'Booby' Gibson. Season four of Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood began filming in February 2017. bottom row: Nikki, Princess, Ray J, Hazel and Keyshia. The cast of the fourth season, top row: Safaree, Lyrica, Teairra and Moniece.
