| Genre: | Reality competition |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Num Seasons: | 2 |
| Num Episodes: | 16 |
| Runtime: | 42–49 minutes |
| Company: | Scout Productions |
| Network: | HBO Max |
The Hype is an American reality television series presented by Speedy Morman which showcases the best streetwear fashion designers in the country. The designers compete for the judges' "co-sign" and a cash prize of $150,000. The series premiered on August 12, 2021, on HBO Max.[1] The series was picked up for a second season, which premiered on September 22, 2022, with Morman returning as host, as well as all three judges from the first season.[2]
The first season began with 9 designers. Wole joined the competition in the second episode.
| Name[3] [4] | Brand | Hometown | Placement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Mensinger | Justin Mensinger | Chicago, Illinois | Winner | |
| Kai Nguyen | Lumières | Los Angeles, California (born in Vietnam) | Runner-up | |
| Paije Speights | Front Paije | Detroit, Michigan | 3rd | |
| Camila Romero | DeadBlud Label | Los Angeles, California (born in Colombia)[5] | 5th | |
| Blu | WNTD Apparel | Los Angeles, California | 4th | |
| Wole | A.M.A. (Against Medical Advice) | Brooklyn, New York | 6th | |
| Alan Cheung (a.k.a. Alan King) | AKINGS | New York City, New York | 7th | |
| Caroline Bentley Noble | Avenue C | Lexington, Kentucky | 8th | |
| Timeekah Murphy (a.k.a. Murph) | Alani Taylor | The Bronx, New York | 9th | |
| Jolleson | Jolleson | Los Angeles, California | 10th |
The second season began with 12 designers, but only 9 were guaranteed spots in the competition. The judges looked at the designers' racks and ranked Alexzander, Chelsea, and Jason at the bottom. The three designers then competed to put together a look to earn the final spot in the show, which Alexzander won.
| Name[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] | Brand | Hometown | Placement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Bartholomew Holder III (a.k.a. Barth) | BGold NYC | New York, New York | Winner | |
| Khanh Ngo | MADE & Co. Gallery | Columbus, Ohio | Runner-up | |
| Knoxx | Dvmn Pigeon | Elmira, New York | Runner-up | |
| Bryan Gonzalez | Second and 7th | South Los Angeles, California | 4th | |
| Alexzander | Lab 74 | Detroit, Michigan | 5th | |
| Cierra Boyd | Friskmegood | Cleveland, Ohio | 6th | |
| Domo Wilkins | Faded NYC | North Carolina | 7th | |
| Vell Beck | VBNYC | Harlem, New York | 8th (disqualified) | |
| T. Dionne | Futura by T. Dionne | 9th | ||
| Rupal Banerjee | Ru by Rupal | New York, New York | 10th | |
| Chelsea Ma | Takeon Label | New York, New York | 11th/12th (joint elimination) | |
| Jason Scott | Verdict Still Out | Atlanta, Georgia | 11th/12th (joint elimination) |