My True Crime Story: How Remy Ma Became Television's Most Authentic Crime Narrator

Remy Ma—the Brooklyn-born rapper also known as Reminisce Mackie—hosts My True Crime Story, a docuseries that has become one of VH1's most compelling offerings since its 2021 debut. The show's third season premieres Monday, August 4, 2025, at 8 PM ET/PT, continuing its formula of unscripted storytelling centered on everyday people caught in shocking crimes, their attempts to survive or profit from criminal enterprise, and their eventual transformation.

What distinguishes My True Crime Story from typical crime television is Remy Ma's authentic connection to her subjects. In 2007, the rapper was arrested and convicted of intentional assault following a shooting outside a New York nightspot. She served six years in prison—an experience that fundamentally shaped her perspective on crime, poverty, and redemption. That lived experience informs every episode she narrates, allowing her to approach each subject's story with empathy rather than judgment.

"Remy Ma relates to subjects due to her prison experience, poverty, and redemption," according to ET Online. "She uses it to highlight factors like abuse, lack of education leading to crime." This authenticity resonates with audiences watching Season 1's eight episodes and Season 2's expansion, which aired episodes through 2024.

Season 2 exemplified the show's scope. Matthew Cox, a master forger, stole $55 million and underwent plastic surgery to evade authorities across multiple states. Shannon Balenciaga, who stole $17 million in funds while outsmarting federal agents, later became a mother and prominent figure in the ballroom scene. Jennifer Rogers—once a high school homecoming queen—descended into methamphetamine addiction and dealing after an initial possession arrest. Nkosi Cain, known as "Diamond D," led a Brooklyn jewelry theft team from smash-and-grabs to orchestrated muggings before becoming a CEO and criminal justice expert.