Sweet Life: Los Angeles


Sweet Life: Los Angeles is an American reality television series created by Issa Rae. It premiered on August 19, 2021, on HBO Max. In October 2021, it was renewed for a second season which premiered on August 4, 2022. In December 2022, the series was canceled after two seasons.
The series is scheduled to air on OWN beginning on June 13, 2025, with new footage incorporated.

Background

Sweet Life was inspired by both the Frank Ocean song after which it is named, and the BET reality television show Baldwin Hills. The show follows a close group of African American friends in their 20s as they live in South Los Angeles and pursue their personal and professional goals. Their shared experiences and mutual support connect the group.

Cast

Profession and age of cast members when the first season premiered:
  • Amanda Scott - PR professional, 25
  • Briana Jones - Health care professional, 26
  • Cheryl Des Vignes - Fashion designer, 26
  • Jerrold Smith II - Marketing specialist, 25
  • Jordan Bentley - Streetwear designer, 24
  • Myami Woods - - Paralegal, Business Owner
  • Candiss Hart - - Financial Consultant with boyfriend Keilan Horton
  • Keilan Horton - - Financial Leader, antagonist 28
  • P'Jae Compton - Artist manager, 29
  • Tylynn Burns - Event planner, 26
  • Rebecca Magett - Bri's bestie and P'Jae's on-again-off-again love interest.
  • Rob Lee - Amanda's boyfriend, who quit his full-time job to pursue comedy.
  • Jaylenn Hart - Tylynn's boyfriend who wants kids but not marriage., 27

Awards

In 2022, the first season was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition or Game Show, and a Guild of Music Supervisors Awards for Best Music Supervision in Reality Television.