VH1’s My True Crime Story Returns with Riveting Real-Life Crime Confessions Starting August 4 at 8 pm ET/PT on VH1

Hosted by the GRAMMY®-Nominated Artist, the Acclaimed Series Chronicles Real-Life Accounts of Crime, Consequences, and Redemption

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New York, NY – July 22, 2025 – VH1 today announced the return of its hit unscripted series My True Crime Story, featuring gripping episodes that will premiere weekly starting August 4 at 8 PM ET/PT only on VH1. Hosted by GRAMMY®-nominated rapper and actress Remy Ma, the series shines a light on everyday people who found themselves at the center of shocking criminal activity—and lived to tell the story.

Told in the first person by the individuals themselves, My True Crime Story dives deep into their rise, fall, and ultimate path to redemption. With Remy Ma’s compelling narration, each episode exposes the real cost of living outside the law, offering cautionary and inspiring tales of transformation.

New episodes include:

• Shawn Serfass – Once on track for a college soccer scholarship, Shawn’s dreams unraveled due to addiction. Entrenched in the drug world with his girlfriend Mallory, Shawn ended up in prison—only to emerge as a dedicated father, mentor, and gym owner.
• Jennifer Rogers – A homecoming queen turned meth addict and dealer, Jennifer's double life spiraled into chaos. After arrest and incarceration, she became a prison reform advocate and mother of three.
• Nkosi Cain ("Diamond D") – From smash-and-grab thefts to calculated jewelry heists, Nkosi led a team of Brooklyn criminals before reforming. Today, he’s a CEO and criminal justice expert.
• Michelle Fletcher & Francis – Michelle, born into credit card fraud, and her partner Francis defrauded tens of thousands, making her the first Black woman reportedly to steal $1 billion from the government. Now, Michelle is a best-selling author and entrepreneur, while Francis rebuilds communities through real estate.
• Ricky "Freeway” Ross – One of the most notorious crack cocaine dealers in 1980s Los Angeles, Ricky once made $3 million a day. After reducing a life sentence, he is now a sought-after speaker and entrepreneur.
• Demetria – Elevating her hustle to the skies, Demetria catered to celebrity clients with private flights—until her lavish scheme came crashing down.

My True Crime Story is produced for VH1 by Hot Snakes Media. Executive producers include Eric Evangelista, Shannon Evangelista, Naimah Holmes, and Desma Simon, with Remy Ma serving as co-executive producer. The show was developed by Eric Evangelista. Tiffany Lea Williams and Kelly Gould serve as executives for BET Media Group.

Join the conversation using #MyTrueCrimeStory and follow VH1 on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. Catch up on past episodes at VH1.com.

About BET Media Group

The BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARAA; PARA), is the world’s largest media company dedicated to entertaining, engaging, and empowering the Black community and championing Black culture. Connecting Black audiences through a portfolio of brands including BET, BET+, BET Gospel, BET HER, BET International, BET Jams, BET Soul, BET Studios, and VH1, the BET Media Group is a thriving media ecosystem of leading interconnected platforms across cable TV, streaming, digital, studios, live events and international. For more information about BET, visit www.bet.com and follow @BET on social platforms. For more BET news announcements, visit betpressroom.com.
 

About Hot Snakes Media

Hot Snakes Media is responsible for some of the most-watched and innovative content of the past decade.  Based on both coasts and led by husband-and-wife team Shannon and Eric Evangelista, the company has shattered viewership records on Discovery Channel, TLC, Max and more.  They are best known for their thought-provoking unscripted series across top networks and streamers including ID’s The Curious Case of Natalia Grace, TLC’s hits Return to Amish and Amish Mafia, discovery +'s fan favorite Pig Royalty, and the critically acclaimed Netflix series Deaf U - which won the Critics’ Choice Real TV Award for Best Unstructured Series and was nominated for a TCA Award. Additional breakout hits include My True Crime Story (BET/VH1) and The Garden: Commune or Cult (MAX). Shannon and Eric have appeared in Variety’s Reality Impact Report multiple times - for making their mark as creatives in the unscripted space. 

About Remy Ma

Reminisce Mackie, also known as Remy Ma, is one of hip-hop's most respected MCs. As the only solo member of Big Pun's Terror Squad, Remy Ma earned the Queen of Rap crown with her 2006 solo debut, "There's Something About Remy." The legacy of Remy Ma is tightly woven into the fabric of hip-hop history. Over the course of nearly two decades, Remy has left a mark on rap music, setting the bar for how artists of all genders should approach the art form. As one of the brightest and most timeless stars in the game, the Bronx-bred, Grammy-nominated legend delivers a brand-new iteration of Remy Ma, one who is not only integral to the foundation of hip-hop music but is elevating it.

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