Rap Goddess Remy Ma's New Intriguing Series Entitled, ‘My True Crime Story’!

Dig Out Rap Goddess Remy Ma's New Intriguing Series Entitled, ‘My True Crime Story’!

"Rapper Remy Ma is expanding her portfolio as the narrator of new VH1 series, “My True Crime Story,” revealing to PageSix that she couldn’t pass up a project that hit so close to home.

“When they broke it down for me and said that these would be first person accounts from the people who’ve been through the system, who went to prison, who planned it all out, I was definitely interested,” Remy, real name Reminisce Smith-Mackie, told us of signing on for the gig.

It’s understandable that the “Back Outside” artist, 41, would empathize, as she served seven years after being convicted of shooting a woman at a Manhattan nightspot in 2007.

The artist has maintained her innocence throughout, yet still sees the value in understanding the mindset of others who’ve also gone through the prison system and made it out better people.

“It will not only be their true accounts, but we’ll get to see their redemption story, how it changed them, how they’re helping others not go down the same path, and prove that you don’t have to fit the narratives placed on you based on your past. It’s so true to me!”

The Bronx native, who was released in 2014, has built an incredible life for herself, marrying long-time partner, rapper Shamele “Papoose” Mackie, landing several television gigs, re-entering music with the support of frequent collaborator, Fat Joe, and giving birth to “the golden child,” Reminisce Mackenzie.

Still, there are those who refuse to acknowledge her progress.

“So many times, I feel like I’m fighting against my past, fighting against what’s in the blogs, fighting about what somebody said in a song, fighting about whatever,” she continued. “And most of the time, it’s 99% nowhere near the truth.

“Because of my perseverance, because of my strength, I can talk to you and have television shows and act and everything else. Statistically, I’m supposed to be in a halfway house somewhere, still trying to figure out how to get off of public assistance.”

“My True Crime Story” finds the MC guiding viewers through both hilarious and heartbreaking stories that may have gone under the radar otherwise, providing her colorful commentary to keep things light while emphasizing aspects of the subject’s life that may have contributed to their questionable behavior.

“We talk about how some of them were teens when they did these things, and how the teenage brain is not developed enough to make rational decisions all the time. We talk about how people who’ve been abused often find themselves in “fight or flight” mode and do things they wouldn’t normally do because of their trauma. We talk about how people who come from poverty and will often do whatever they need to do to feed themselves.

“It can help us be more empathetic to people we’re quick to dismiss,” she added.

Part of Remy’s own comeback story includes her venture into acting, including appearances on “Empire” and “Queen of the South.” She now has three films in the pipeline, including “The Perfect Find” with Gabrielle Union and a biopic where she’s secured top billing on the call sheet.

“There are new movies, new music, I get to love on and play with my terrible two-year-old, be with my husband, I literally can’t complain.

“There are new movies, new music, I get to love on and play with my terrible two-year-old, be with my husband, I literally can’t complain.

“Talk about ‘My True Crime Story’ and redemption,” she added. “I’m so in my redemption right now.”

“My True Crime Story” premieres Aug 2nd at 10pm on VH1." - Pagesix.com