The Rap Game

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Episode Guide

Season 1

• Episode 1: Welcome to Atlanta
  Aired: Jan 1, 2016

  Jermaine Dupri chooses five aspiring kid rappers to compete for a record contract with So So Def Recordings. The 8-week rapper boot camp kicks off with a meet-and-greet with rap superstar TIP and performances in front of industry insiders including Da Brat and Michael Bryan-Cox.

• Episode 2: Set the Booth on Fire
  Aired: Jan 8, 2016

  Jermaine Dupri challenges five aspiring kid rappers to write and record a rap about Atlanta. One struggles to stay awake, while another cheats to get ahead. Meanwhile, the parents begin sizing each other up.

• Episode 3: Style and Swagga
  Aired: Jan 15, 2016

  Working with Jermaine Dupri's stylist, the five aspiring young rappers have to define their style and brand on a budget. A cheating scandal makes waves amongst the parents.

• Episode 4: Betta Step Up
  Aired: Jan 22, 2016

  Five aspiring kid rappers turn up on the dance floor as Jermaine Dupri puts their stage presence to the test. The kids grapple with creative criticism in a focus group of their peers, and two parents go head to head.

• Episode 5: Gettin' Schooled
  Aired: Jan 29, 2016

  Teen rap superstar Silento visits and Jermaine Dupri pairs the kids for a collaborative performance at a high school pep rally. Tensions reach an all-time high as one manager seizes control.

• Episode 6: Shakin' Things Up
  Aired: Feb 5, 2016

  Jermaine Dupri puts the managers' skills to the test in a marketing challenge with an unexpected twist. One manager bombs, while another becomes a major momager.

• Episode 7: Fights, Camera, Action!
  Aired: Feb 12, 2016

  R&B superstar Usher visits, and the five rapper kids have to write and shoot a 30-second feature in a music video with hip hop duo 2-Crucial. Under pressure, the managers spin out of control.

• Episode 8: The Final Battle
  Aired: Feb 19, 2016

  Season one comes to a close as Jermaine Dupri decides which kid rapper to sign to So So Def. The artists go head to head in a rap battle and prove themselves in a live performance in front of industry insiders like Da Brat.

• Episode 9: Reunion
  Aired: Feb 26, 2016

  Jermaine and the kids reunite to revisit the most exciting and dramatic moments from the season.

Season 2

• Episode 1: Who's Hungry
  Aired: Jul 22, 2016

  Seven young artists join Jermaine Dupri in Atlanta for his 10 week rapper boot camp as they compete for a record contract with So So Def.  Snoop Dogg, Timbaland and Da Brat lend their expertise as season 2 kicks off with a huge twist.

• Episode 2: Rep Your City
  Aired: Jul 29, 2016

  Nelly and Monica join Jermaine Dupri as he challenges the five rappers to write and record a rap about their city. Two parents come head to head, while one young rapper struggles to stay afloat.

• Episode 3: Fresh to Def
  Aired: Aug 5, 2016

  Queen Latifah gives the five aspiring rappers a lesson on image and standing out. The kids compete to land the cover of a huge hip hop magazine. One parent manager butts heads with her young artist, risking their placement on the Hit List.

• Episode 4: We Don't Take No L's
  Aired: Aug 12, 2016

  Bow Wow and Da Brat visit as Jermaine Dupri teaches five young rappers the history of So So Def. One manager loses their cool, while another pulls the plug. For the first time ever, JD debates sending a finalist home.

• Episode 5: Run Back to Wifey
  Aired: Aug 19, 2016

  JD decides to mix up the manager-artist pairs as five young rappers face a focus group of their peers and try to sell themselves at a press conference. Two parents go head to head, while another attempts to sabotage their new artist.

• Episode 6: Stand Out or Sit Down
  Aired: Aug 26, 2016

  Famed Beyonce dancers Les Twins teach the kids how to move as they prepare for their first feature in a music video with viral sensation "We Are Toonz." One artist attempts to use recycled bars, while another struggles to get along with their new manager.

• Episode 7: Birthday Bash
  Aired: Sep 2, 2016

  JD splits the young rappers into two groups for a huge performance at the Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash.  The Migos visit to give the kids critique on collaboration. The parents clash on how to manage their artists in a group.

• Episode 8: Battle of the Def
  Aired: Sep 9, 2016

  Jermaine Dupri takes the kids to an underground battlerap to see which of the young rappers will step up to the plate. Later, the kids have to catch the beat in front of an audience. The parents get heated as it gets closer and closer to the end.

• Episode 9: Finale Part 1
  Aired: Sep 16, 2016

  Only one week away from choosing his next So So Def artist, Jermaine Dupri gives the young rappers their final assignment--create a stage show in front of a huge audience. Flo Rida and Mariah Carey stop by to give the kids their final words of advice before their big performance.

• Episode 10: Finale Part 2
  Aired: Sep 23, 2016

  The kids give the performance of their lives in front of a huge audience, including Da Brat and Season 1 contestants. Jermaine Dupri chooses the young rapper that gets the chain and the contract with So So Def.

Season 3

• Episode 1: Look Who's Back
  Aired: Jan 13, 2017

  Five kid artists join Jermaine Dupri in Atlanta for his 13 week rapper boot camp as they compete for a record contract with So So Def. JD's crew, including Da Brat, mentor the rappers so they can make a good first impression on Fabolous. One young rapper shocks everyone.

• Episode 2: Like a Boss
  Aired: Jan 20, 2017

  Rick Ross joins Jermaine Dupri as he challenges his five young rappers to write a rap about their work ethic. Two rappers butt heads, while one manager becomes suspicious of another.

• Episode 3: We Have a Dream
  Aired: Jan 27, 2017

  For inspiration, Jermaine Dupri takes the five young rappers to meet Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter, Rev Bernice A. King.  Later, the rappers are challenged to write a 12-bar verse about their dream and perform with a choir at the Sweet Auburn Music Festival. Two managers go head-to-head, while one artist struggles to keep it together.

• Episode 4: Poncho vs. Dashiki
  Aired: Feb 3, 2017

  Jermaine Dupri invites celebrity stylist April Roomet and superstar rapper Jeezy to inspire the five young rappers to amp up their style and stand out. The kids have to hit the streets, earn money, and go shopping for a photoshoot. One rapper copies another, while one young artist struggles to break free from a celebrity comparison.

• Episode 5: Roll Wit It
  Aired: Feb 10, 2017

  Rappers iHeartMemphis and iAmDLOW give the five young rappers a lesson on generating buzz.  Jermaine Dupri challenges the kids to come up with a signature dance, that they must write, record and shoot a viral video for as well.  One young artist struggles with dancing, while one team accuses another of copying material.

• Episode 6: So Hype!
  Aired: Feb 17, 2017

  After the kids get feedback from a focus group, one gets over confident while another experiences a reality check. Can superstar mentor Jadakiss help the young rappers turn haters into fans?

• Episode 7: Fight for Your Spot
  Aired: Feb 24, 2017

  JD brings the group to his interview with The Durtty Boyz at Hot 107.9, where they throw the kids an unexpected challenge. With the threat of elimination, one rapper gets shaken to the core.

• Episode 8: You Thought
  Aired: Mar 3, 2017

  JD mixes up the management teams, and then challenges the young rappers to write, record, and shoot a music video with past The Rap Game winners Miss Mulatto and Mani. Can Ekko help Roscoe make it to the top or will Jasmine and Deetranada blow everyone's minds?

• Episode 9: Dat Way
  Aired: Mar 10, 2017

  JD splits the young rappers into two teams and challenges them to perform at a high school halftime show. Can superstar mentors Da Brat and Bryan-Michael Cox bring their teams to a whole new level?

• Episode 10: Shut Up and Train
  Aired: Mar 17, 2017

  Kelly Rowland and her personal trainer Mr. Shut Up and Train visit the five young rappers. Later, JD tests the kids' on both their mental and physical stamina in the Catch the Beat challenge. Will Kelly's advice help the kids take their performance to the next level?

• Episode 11: Full Court Press
  Aired: Mar 24, 2017

  Bow Wow stops by the house to help hone the five young rappers' media skills to help prepare them for a press conference, television interview and photo shoot for True Star Jr. Magazine. But when Nova throws another artist under the bus, will his smack talk backfire?

• Episode 12: Don't Underestimate Nobody
  Aired: Mar 31, 2017

  One week before signing an artist to So So Def, JD tests the young rappers in a battle rap. Iconic rappers John John Da Don, Arsonal, Charlie Clips, DNA, and Calicoe train and prepare the group.  One rapper is sorely underestimated, while another makes an unforgettable decision.

• Episode 13: One Contract, One Chain
  Aired: Apr 7, 2017

  After thirteen weeks of grueling challenges, the artists prepare for the biggest moment of their lives -- the final performance. JD makes his decision and awards one young rapper the chain and a contract with So So Def.

Season 4

• Episode 1: Don't Mess with Jny
  Aired: Nov 24, 2017

  Jermaine Dupri's five new artists are tested on their foundation; despite getting advice from Bow Wow, Ricci Bitti still makes a huge mistake.

• Episode 2: Gettin' Fresh
  Aired: Dec 1, 2017

  Jermaine Dupri challenges the youngsters to rap with legendary beatboxer Doug E. Fresh; Lil Bri fights to keep her spot at the top.

• Episode 3: Catch Fire
  Aired: Dec 8, 2017

  Jermaine gives his young rappers the chance to create a song from scratch with producer Zaytoven and have their works broadcast on the radio; Ricci and her manager must shape up before Jermaine ships them out.

• Episode 4: Girl, Bye!
  Aired: Dec 15, 2017

  The five young rappers perform for a hidden focus group, then use the group's feedback for an even bigger performance; Jordan and Rap-Unzel struggle to remember their lyrics despite Da Brat's help.

• Episode 5: 4 Lit for Life
  Aired: Dec 29, 2017

  JD gives the young artists a lesson on teamwork and throws them into the center of the ring at the Universoul Circus. Lil Bri steps into the leadership role, while Jordan's constant battle with memorization takes a toll on the group.

• Episode 6: Do Ya Dance
  Aired: Jan 5, 2018

  JD switches up the manager/artist teams and then challenges them to come up with their own signature dance, write a rap, and shoot a viral video to post on Musical.ly. Despite their differences, Tiki and Bri are forced to work together. Will they be able to find common ground?

• Episode 7: Quit Biting My Style
  Aired: Jan 12, 2018

  JD challenges the young rappers to find their own personal style and brand, starting from a blank canvas: white t-shirt and jeans. April Roomet helps style the kids, and the winner gets their photo printed in The Rich Boys catalogue. When it's time for makeovers, Jordan has to make a crucial decision - cut or keep his signature hair.

• Episode 8: Swag Symphony
  Aired: Jan 19, 2018

  JD challenges the kids to use their voice as an instrument and perform with celebrity drummer Tony Royster Jr. and 60 classical musicians from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Under pressure, Street Bud and Ricci Bitti struggle to remember their lyrics. Will their managers be able to help them pull off the performance?

• Episode 9: I Win
  Aired: Jan 26, 2018

  JD challenges the artists to show their star power and brings in actress/singer Keke Palmer and master director Benny Boom (All Eyez on Me) to work with the kids on their new music video.  Who's got the bars and the swag to shine bright?

• Episode 10: Don't Hold Back
  Aired: Feb 2, 2018

  JD pairs the kids with artists from previous seasons to compete in a rap battle as duos. Lil Bri is quickly stressed trying to overcome last week's poor Hit List placement, Ricci Bitti struggles to get her partner on the same page, and lingering tension between two rappers comes to a head at the battle.

• Episode 11: Sweet 16 Showdown
  Aired: Feb 9, 2018

  JD splits the five young rappers into boys and girls teams, and then challenges them to perform at a Sweet 16 birthday party. Can Ricci and Rapunzel squash their beef and put on a great show? And can turnt-up Street find the balance working with suave Jordan?

• Episode 12: The Press Got U Stressed
  Aired: Feb 16, 2018

  The week before the final performance, JD lines up a press tour for the kids, including an interview with actress/singer Teyana Taylor. Does Ricci know her brand and can Jordan find the balance between his swagged out new persona and humble roots?

• Episode 13: There Can Only Be One
  Aired: Feb 23, 2018

  After a rough start to the season, the young rappers have developed into true artists. Now, they must apply everything they've learned the past twelve weeks in a final performance to show JD who deserves to be signed to his label, So So Def. There's only one chain and one contract. Who's gonna get it?

Season 5

• Episode 1: The Battle Begins
  Aired: Jan 10, 2019

  In an unprecedented premiere, Jermaine Dupri's rap boot camp kicks off with surprise after surprise, including a head-to-head cypher and a visit from R&B sensation, Jacquees. For the first time in Rap Game history, the young rappers must battle for a spot in the house.

• Episode 2: Strength, No Weakness
  Aired: Jan 10, 2019

  Rap superstar will.i.am visits the Rap Game house as the kids are tested in their physical and mental strength. Sparks fly between two young rappers, and Jermaine Dupri announces a shocking twist to the hit lists.

• Episode 3: Rhyme or Treason
  Aired: Jan 17, 2019

  The Rap Game's first ever lesson in storytelling kicks off as the artists rap classic children's books to preschoolers. Then, the tables turn as the artists dive into their own pasts to write stories of their own to record in the studio. Plus, an unprecedented battle has one mom taking shots at the rest of the house, while another flies off the handle.

• Episode 4: Indecent Promposal
  Aired: Jan 24, 2019

  The five young rappers are split into teams and must plan out a promposal for local high school students in Atlanta. Then, the teams must pull off a huge performance at the high school's senior prom. When some of the artists choke onstage, JD challenges two artists to battle for a spot on the Hit List.

• Episode 5: Style Wars
  Aired: Jan 31, 2019

  After the kids get caught looking plain by the paparazzi, JD brings in celebrity stylist April Roomet to help the artists find their look. The rappers bring their all to the photoshoot, but JD makes the top two battle for the feature in Popstar Magazine. Battle lines are crossed, which throws the house into chaos about what is and isn't off limits in a battle.

• Episode 6: Def 25
  Aired: Feb 7, 2019

  Hip-hop superstar Lil Jon celebrates the So So Def 25th anniversary as a shocking writing scandal makes waves throughout the house. Two artists go head to head in an unprecedented battle that threatens to shatter a friendship.

• Episode 7: Stay Woke
  Aired: Feb 14, 2019

  Hip-hop legend Killer Mike visits for a powerful lesson as JD challenges the kids to make a viral video with an important message. The managers and swap artists as one young rapper struggles with the dramatic change.

• Episode 8: Fight For Your Life
  Aired: Feb 21, 2019

  JD challenges the five young rappers to perform in front of the press as they fight to stay in the Rap Game house.  A scary medical emergency reminds the rappers and managers what's really at stake. For the first time ever, one rapper is sent home before the final performance.

• Episode 9: Supernova
  Aired: Feb 28, 2019

  The battle for a spot in the final performance continues, as the remaining four rappers must prove they have enough star power to perform alongside Season 3 winner, Nova.  Tension between the managers hits an all-time high as one manager strategically causes chaos in the house, and another rapper is eliminated from the competition.

• Episode 10: The Final Battle
  Aired: Mar 7, 2019

  XScape and Rhapsody join as the remaining three finalists go head to head in the ultimate final performances. After ten weeks of grueling battles, challenges and eliminations, only one young artist will prove themselves worthy of the So So Def contract and chain.

• Episode 11: Bonus Track
  Aired: Mar 14, 2019

  JD and Da Brat reveal new music videos and insight from the cast, never before seen clips, hilarious games, and behind the scenes commentary from The Rap Game's craziest, most emotional season yet. They answer your fan questions as we discover who had a secret crush, what the cast really thought about each other, and which battle the audience never saw.