Plot Synopsis

BAPS is a one-hour reality series that follows a privileged and affluent group of African American friends from St. Louis, delving into the lives and lifestyle of this well-heeled circle of friends who self-identify as BAPs: Black American Princesses and Princes. Dressed to the nines with egos to spare, there is no shortage of conflict, humor and heart among the group that includes Anisha, Kristen, Gina, Jason, Riccarda and Brandon. With a dynamic that can change from BFFs to frenemies at the drop of a hat, together they attend St. Louis' most exclusive social institutions and events...but no occasion is conflict-free. Competing to be the most successful and beautiful person in their circle is sure to bind and divide them, especially when Anisha's boyfriend, Kendrick, and his niece, Rai-Rai, represent everything a BAP is not. The group includes: Anisha Morrell, a 36-year-old marketing and PR contractor, who is a full-time Doctoral student; Brandon Williams, a 36-year-old attorney; Gina Cheatham, a 44-year-old marketing and business development consultant, who tries to see the positive side of everything; Jason K. Wilson, the 41-year-old owner/CEO of Northwest Coffee Roasting, who is the voice of reason amidst feuding parties; Kendrick Evans, the 37-year-old founder and CEO of Redy Rock Enterprises; Kristen Gipson Jones, a 35-year-old Operations Manager for the family business, who tries to juggle her career and family; Rai-Rai Evans, a 28-year-old Biology major at the University of Missouri Saint Louis; and Riccarda Lacey, a 34-year-old television producer and development executive, who is an insider with an outsider POV because while she grew up in the BAP world, but left it when she moved to Hollywood.