‘The Chi’ is back for it’s highly-anticipated seventh season, and the spicy new trailer just arrived teasing one of the most exciting seasons yet.

Season 6 was broke records for the series, delivering its most-watched season yet on streaming, surging nearly 25% over the previous season. 

According to the synopsis, this season, with Alicia (Lynn Whitfield) at the helm, the pivotal women of THE CHI rise to reclaim their power. Yet, as loyalties are tested and new rivalries are stoked, it becomes clear that there’s only one crown and it will come at a heavy cost.

Season 7 will pick up from the jaw-dropping Season 6 finale with the shocking deaths of Douda (Curtis Cook) and Rob (Iman Shumpert).

The new season will see the return of regulars: Jacob Latimore, Lynn Whitfield, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps, Birgundi Baker and Luke James.

Kadeem Hardison, Chris Lee, Brett Gray, Rotimi, Jackie Long, Charmin Lee, Jill Marie Jones and Daniel J. Watts return to guest star, alongside Hannaha Hall, Jason Weaver, La La Anthony, Vic Mensa, Kandi Burruss, Tai Davis, Rolando Boyce, Ahmad Ferguson, Cortez Smith, Genesis Denise Hale, Joel Steingold, Judae’a Brown, Zaria Imani Primer, L’lerrét Jazelle and Brian Keys.

Joining the lineup are Phylicia Rashad, Wendy Raquel Robinson, and Karrueche Tran, appearing in guest roles that bring even more dimension to an already stacked ensemble.

Get into the trailer below!

Whew! ‘The Chi’ premieres May 16 on Paramount+ with Showtime, and May 18 on Showtime.