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The Chi Season 7 is here, and if you thought the South Side was chaotic before, wait till you see who walks in this time. The new season started streaming on May 16, 2025, on Paramount+ with Showtime and aired on Showtime proper on May 18 at 9 PM ET. That’s right—your Sundays just got booked. The Chi Season 7 has 12 episodes, and the first one is called Black Friday—fitting, considering the amount of baggage everyone’s bringing.
Things pick up after Douda and Rob got taken out in Season 6. Alicia (Lynn Whitfield) is now calling the shots, and let’s just say she’s not exactly here for hugs and healing. Everyone’s scrambling—some for power, others just to survive. And just when the regulars are barely holding it together, a wave of guest stars arrives.
The Chi Season 7 guest stars
Phylicia Rashad as Renee
Renee isn’t here for small talk. She’s one of the few people who genuinely challenges Pastor Zeke, calling him out with quiet precision. Played by Phylicia Rashad, she brings a level of calm pressure that forces him to question the image he’s selling to everyone else. She’s not explosive—but she’s surgical. When she talks, Zeke actually listens, which tells you everything about the kind of power she holds.
Wendy Raquel Robinson as Riley Dalton
Riley Dalton shows up as someone who’s lost a lot, but instead of folding, she turned that pain into something useful. Wendy Raquel Robinson plays her with steady confidence—she knows when to speak up and when to just sit with someone. She’s not a fixer or a savior, just someone who understands how loss works. And in The Chi Season 7, there are a lot of people walking around broken.
Karrueche Tran as Zuri
Zuri wants a clean break from the mess she’s been stuck in, but things in The Chi never really go to plan. Karrueche Tran plays her as someone always two steps behind the life she wants. Every time she reaches for peace, drama finds a way to drag her back. She’s tired, smart, and slowly figuring things out—even if that means cutting people loose who once felt safe.
Kyla Pratt as Angie
Angie, played by Kyla Pratt, is a wife who’s done playing peacekeeper. She steps into The Chi Season 7 wanting one thing—stability at home—and she’s not afraid to lay down rules to get it. There’s no yelling, no nonsense, just real boundaries. Her scenes are sharp and grounded. They remind certain men on this show that coming home late without answers doesn’t fly when your partner’s keeping receipts and has the energy to use them.
Punkie Johnson as Shawnita
Shawnita runs Smokey’s with a look that says, “I don’t have time for your mess.” Played by Punkie Johnson, she keeps the restaurant running while dealing with everyone else’s drama like it’s background noise. She’s tough without being mean and knows when to push back. Her presence brings humor and heat at the same time. Basically, if Shawnita rolls her eyes at you, you probably deserve it—and she’s usually right.
Reagan Gomez as Candace
Candace enters the story with energy that says she’s got unfinished business. Reagan Gomez plays her like a walking red flag—charming, but just unstable enough to make people nervous. She has history with one of the core characters, which means whatever she’s doing now is going to reopen old doors that probably should’ve stayed shut. She isn’t here to play fair. She’s here to make sure she gets noticed.
Tammy Townsend as Nora
Nora is a scrappy businesswoman who talks fast, works hard, and never backs down from a challenge. Tammy Townsend gives her that South Side hustle vibe that fits right into the show. She’s not rich, but she’s ambitious, and every decision she makes is about getting her people to a better place. You’ll spot her negotiating, planning, or checking someone who thinks they’re slick. Nora came to win, not blend in.
Returning faces in The Chi Season 7
Rotimi as Charles
Charles returns after being Pastor Zeke’s right-hand man in Season 6. He’s trying to get back into the church scene, but this time he wants power, not just purpose. Rotimi plays him slick—he’s saying all the right things, but you can tell he’s playing chess, not checkers. He’s got his eyes on influence and redemption, depending on which comes first. Either way, he’s not here for second chances without gain.
La La Anthony as Dominique “Dom” Morris
Dom is back behind the bar, but she’s also keeping tabs on everyone. La La Anthony plays her like someone who knows more than she says. She sees the cracks forming in people’s relationships and always seems to show up right before things fall apart. She’s not stirring the pot—but if the pot spills, she’s the first one with a mop and a smirk. She’s the unofficial eyes of the block.
Jason Weaver as Rashaad “Shaad” Marshall
Shaad’s still trying to stay on the straight path, but The Chi Season 7 keeps throwing curveballs. Jason Weaver gives him the kind of worn-down hope that feels real—like a guy who knows one wrong move could send him back to square one. He’s working, trying to be present, and keeping his temper in check. But with so much chaos around him, you start to wonder how long he can hold it together.
Kandi Burruss as Roselyn Perry
Roselyn’s back with her sharp suits and even sharper comebacks. Kandi Burruss plays her with that polished political edge—she’s all smiles in public, but you know she’s got a list of enemies on her phone. She’s got ties to old power structures in Chicago, and even if her hands look clean, they’re probably not. In The Chi Season 7, where new leaders are rising, Roselyn’s reminding everyone the old guard isn’t done yet.
Vic Mensa as Jamal
Jamal isn’t a major player, but his scenes with Jake and Bakari always hit a nerve. Vic Mensa plays him as that one guy who makes you question what loyalty really means. He’s calm, but there’s tension underneath—like someone who’s seen too much and decided to keep most of it to himself. His return in The Chi Season 7 stirs up old beefs and reminds people that certain streets never forget who crossed them.
Tai Davis as Tracy Roxboro
Tracy’s still trying to balance activism and grief, and Tai Davis plays that exhaustion so well. She’s in rooms that make decisions but rarely gets heard the way she should. Her scenes in The Chi Season 7 carry that weight—like someone who’s tired of begging for change and might just make some of her own. She doesn’t yell, but when she speaks, it lands. Tracy’s presence reminds you this show started with loss.
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