VIBE: Mob Wives Wrap Party Photos

By Ed Scarpo
"Don't front like you ignore all incoming calls when Mob Wives is on," says VIBE.

The tough girls of VH1's top-rated show hosted their season-one wrap party (without a single cuss or punch) and are ready to play up the camera once again for a second season.

Creator of Mob Wives JustJenn Productions and Jennifer Graziano are also collaborating on a second high-drama reality show titled, Status, set to focus on Miami's sexy and spoiled.

Get a shot of some of the castmembers who dropped by the MW party here: VIBE Exclusive: Mob Wives Wrap Party Photos + New 'Status' Show.

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