Love & Hip Hop Atlanta features openly bisexual characters whose same-sex relationships are integrated into the show's dramatic storylines. The portrayal is largely neutral, treating LGBTQ+ relationships similarly to heterosexual ones as sources of conflict and personal drama. While offering visibility, the show neither consistently affirms nor denigrates queer identity, focusing instead on the entertainment value of relationship dynamics.

Love & Hip Hop Atlanta featured D. Smith, a trans woman, as a successful music producer. Her portrayal emphasized her professional achievements and personal life, with her trans identity discussed in a way that promoted understanding and respect. The show allowed her to maintain dignity and agency, contributing to a net positive representation of transsexual characters.

The show frequently depicts self-professed Christian adherents engaging in dramatic conflicts, infidelity, and materialism. While not directly critiquing the religion, the narrative consistently highlights the hypocrisy and inconsistencies between characters' stated faith and their actions, without offering significant counterbalancing positive portrayals of Christian virtues.