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The CHI Premieres for Season 7 on Showtime With New Power Moves and Explosive Drama

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The CHI premieres for Season 7 on Showtime, and the South Side saga is back with more power, more pain, and a cast lineup that’s stronger than ever.


LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 08: Cortez Smith attends The Chi Season 7 LA Premiere Event at St. Helen’s House on May 08, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Paramount)

The new season officially drops Friday, May 16 on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, and hits on-air Sunday, May 18 at 9 PM ET/PT. With 12 episodes total, fans can expect new episodes weekly on Fridays, making it the perfect weekend binge.

This season, the women of The CHI take center stage—especially with Alicia at the helm. The story digs deep into power struggles, broken loyalties, and a crown that comes at a steep price.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 13: Luke James, Hannaha Hall and Jacob Latimore attend The Chi Season 7 NYC Screening at The Paramount Screening Room on May 13, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for Paramount )

The CHI Premieres For Season 7: A Power Shift Led by Strong Black Women

Season 7’s official synopsis sets the tone:


“With Alicia at the helm, the pivotal women of THE CHI rise to reclaim their power. Yet, as loyalties are tested and new rivalries are stoked, it becomes clear that there’s only one crown—and it will come at a heavy cost.”

For longtime fans of the series, this season marks a major tone shift, with deeper character arcs and a renewed focus on Black female leadership in the streets, the home, and beyond.

Returning to the core cast are Jacob Latimore, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps, Birgundi Baker, Lynn Whitfield, and Luke James. But it’s the guest stars that have fans hyped:

  • Phylicia Rashad (Tony Award® winner)
  • Wendy Raquel Robinson (NAACP Image Award® winner)
  • Karrueche Tran (Emmy Award® winner)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 08: Lena Waithe speaks onstage during The Chi Season 7 LA Premiere Event at St. Helen’s House on May 08, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Paramount)

Add that to returning favorites like La La Anthony, Jason Weaver, Vic Mensa, Kandi Burruss, Hannaha Hall, and Jill Marie Jones, and Season 7’s casting is one of the strongest to date.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 08: (L-R) Shamon Brown Jr., Ahmad Nicholas Ferguson, Lena Waithe, Jackie Long, Michael V. Epps and Rolando Boyce attend The Chi Season 7 LA Premiere Event at St. Helen’s House on May 08, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Paramount)

Why Season 7 of The CHI Is Already One of the Most Anticipated Drops of the Year

Since its debut, The CHI has held space as one of the most culturally relevant shows on TV. Created by Lena Waithe, the show continues to explore themes like community, survival, identity, and Black resilience—and Season 7 is no different.

But this season is giving more than just gritty drama. It’s leveling up with:

  • A spotlight on generational power moves
  • Real-time storytelling that mirrors what’s happening in urban America
  • A shift in tone that reflects the evolution of its characters—and the culture

The CHI has always been about more than survival. It’s about connection and redemption on the South Side of Chicago. With Alicia stepping into leadership, expect power moves that will test every bond.

As Showtime and Paramount+ continue merging top-tier content, putting The CHI front and center shows that Black storytelling isn’t just alive—it’s leading the charge.

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