The cast of The Chi—Lynn Whitfield, Luke James, Birgundi Baker, and Jacob Latimore—stopped by HOT 97 to talk to Nessa on May 14th, 2025, ahead of the premiere of the 7th season of The Chi on Showtime. They shared what fans can expect this season, including long-awaited answers from storylines going back to seasons 5 and 6, and how the power struggle shifts after Douda’s death. Lynn Whitfield opened up about her character Alicia’s grief and revenge, and how she taps into those emotions. She also reflected on generational differences in how relationships are handled and how she felt winning her NAACP award for her first season on the show.
Jacob and Birgundi discussed their characters preparing for a baby and the challenges that come with it, while Luke James shared what it was like singing with Brandy and how impactful that was for him. The cast also played a fun round of “Who’s Who” revealing who breaks character the most, who’s the biggest prankster, and more behind-the-scenes moments. They reflected on learning from each other, staying present, and working alongside icons like Phylicia Rashad.
Season 7 of The Chi is out now on Showtime, airing Sundays at 9PM. SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/HOT97Subscribe #hot97 Source