Diarra from Detroit is a BET+ comedy-drama series created by, written by, and starring Diarra Kilpatrick, with episodes directed by Chioke Nassor. Season 1 premiered on BET+ on March 21, 2024, and the show has since been renewed for Season 2 (announced April 2025), following its acclaimed run and a No. 1 cable debut among Black viewers when it later aired on linear BET.
The series follows Diarra Brickland, a Detroit teacher going through a divorce who refuses to accept that her Tinder date has ghosted her — and instead launches an amateur investigation into his disappearance.
Quick Facts
| Title | Diarra from Detroit |
| Type | Comedy-drama television series |
| Creator / Writer | Diarra Kilpatrick |
| Director | Chioke Nassor |
| Network | BET+ |
| Season 1 Release Date | March 21, 2024 |
| Episodes (Season 1) | 8 |
| Status | Renewed for Season 2 (April 2025); premiere date TBA |
| Starring | Diarra Kilpatrick, Bryan Terrell Clark, DomiNque Perry, Jon Chaffin, Morris Chestnut, Phylicia Rashad |
| Critical Reception | 100% on Rotten Tomatoes (Season 1 critics), 91% audience score |
Who Composed the Diarra from Detroit Score?
No individual composer has been publicly credited for an original score on Diarra from Detroit. Like many contemporary streaming comedies, the show leans on a curated selection of licensed songs rather than an orchestral score; music for the series is supervised by Paragon Film Music.
Diarra from Detroit Soundtrack: Featured Songs
The soundtrack mixes Detroit hip-hop energy with classic soul needle-drops. Confirmed songs featured across the series include:
| Song | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ready or Not | Bizzy Banks | 2019 single |
| Like That Bitch | Flo Milli | From the 2020 mixtape Ho, why is you here? |
| Hypnotize | The Notorious B.I.G. | Series needle-drop |
| Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood | Nina Simone | Series needle-drop |
| Pusherman | Curtis Mayfield | Series needle-drop |
Note: the earlier version of this post credited “Ready for Not” to an artist called “Bizzy Money” and dated the Flo Milli track to 2002 — both details were incorrect. The song is “Ready or Not” by Bizzy Banks (2019), and “Like That Bitch” is a 2020 Flo Milli release, corrected here after verification.
For the full, continuously updated episode-by-episode song list, check Spotify and Apple Music.
Where to Stream Diarra from Detroit
Diarra from Detroit Season 1 is streaming exclusively on BET+. You can browse more shows and their soundtracks on our Streaming hub.
Official Trailer:
Cast
Diarra Kilpatrick, J. Richey Nash, Teéa Loreál, Phylicia Rashad, Portia, Morris Chestnut, Danny Johnson, Dominique Perry, Liv Symone, Jon Chaffin, Brian Faherty, Claudia Logan, Shannon Wallace, Bryan Terrell Clark, Michael Worden, Chantal Nchako, Ken Parrish, Patrick Andrew Jones, Justin Masters, and Paul Ijaola.
The series is produced by BET Studios and Khalabo Ink Society; producer Erynn Sampson, with executive producers Kenya Barris, Miles Orion Feldsott, Darren Goldberg, and Diarra Kilpatrick. Principal photography took place in Secaucus and Moonachie, New Jersey. (External Link: IMDb)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Diarra from Detroit based on a true story?
No. Diarra from Detroit is a scripted comedy-drama created by Diarra Kilpatrick; the story of Diarra Brickland’s search for her ghosted Tinder date is fictional.
Who composed the music for Diarra from Detroit?
No individual score composer is publicly credited. The show relies on licensed songs supervised by Paragon Film Music rather than an original orchestral score.
What songs are featured in Diarra from Detroit?
Verified needle-drops include “Ready or Not” by Bizzy Banks, “Like That Bitch” by Flo Milli, “Hypnotize” by The Notorious B.I.G., “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” by Nina Simone, and “Pusherman” by Curtis Mayfield.
Where can I watch Diarra from Detroit?
Diarra from Detroit streams exclusively on BET+.
Has Diarra from Detroit been renewed for Season 2?
Yes. BET+ renewed Diarra from Detroit for Season 2 in April 2025. Diarra Kilpatrick and series regulars including Bryan Terrell Clark, DomiNque Perry, and Jon Chaffin are set to return; a premiere date has not yet been announced.
When did Diarra from Detroit premiere?
Season 1 premiered on BET+ on March 21, 2024.
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