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WEtv Greenlights ‘Bev is Boss’ Scripted Drama About Music Mogul Deb Antney

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Deb Antney is a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry, having launched the careers of several high-profile artists such as Gucci Mane, French Montana, and Nicki Minaj. She is the mother of acclaimed rapper Waka Flocka Flame and is infamous for her 'no holds barred' approach to business. Now, Antney is set to share her story in a scripted drama called "Bev is Boss".

As an executive producer of the show, Antney candidly shared her life experiences during the development of the series, a rare occurrence in the entertainment industry. "Bev is Boss" will follow Antney's career and personal life over an eight-episode season set to air this summer on WE tv.

"Being vulnerable and letting others in isn't exactly a comfortable place for me," shared Antney. "However, it's where I needed to go creatively to tell this uniquely personal story. Working with Jamie and his team to bring my story to life has been deeply rewarding on a professional level. Bev is Boss pulls back the curtain on my personal journey and invites the world to experience each step along the way."

Executive producers for "Bev is Boss" include Jamie Foxx and Datari Turner for Foxxhole Productions, Antney, and Nikaya D. Brown Jones, who also serves as showrunner. Trey Haley is the co-executive producer and director, while Carl Weber is the co-executive producer and writer. Nikki Love and Ashley McFarlin executive produce for WE tv.

Antney's story is sure to be a compelling one, as she navigates the entertainment industry with her trademark no-nonsense approach. "Bev is Boss" promises to pull back the curtain on her personal journey, giving viewers an inside look at the woman behind some of the biggest names in music. Tune in this summer to see for yourself why Bev is indeed the boss.