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The Rap Game

The Rap Game

Emerging hip-hop artists are given the opportunity to work with a highly sought-after producer.
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Season 19 of 9 Episodes

  • Jermaine Dupri chooses five aspiring, young rappers to compete for a record contract with So So Def Recordings; the eight-week rapper boot camp begins with performances in front of industry insiders including Da Brat and Bryan-Michael Cox.

  • The rappers are challenged to write and record a rap about Atlanta; one rapper struggles to stay awake, while another cheats to get ahead; the parents begin sizing each other up.

  • 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.

  • Five aspiring, young rappers head to the dance floor as Jermaine Dupri puts their stage presence to the test; the children grapple with creative criticism in a focus group of their peers; two parents argue.

  • Teen rapper Silento visits; Jermaine pairs the children for a collaborative performance at a high school pep rally; tensions reach an all-time high as one manager seizes control.

  • Jermaine Dupri tests the managers' skills in a marketing challenge with an unexpected twist; one manager struggles with the test.

  • Usher visits; the five rappers have to write and shoot a 30-second feature in a music video with hip hop duo 2-Crucial; the managers spin out of control.

  • Jermaine Dupri decides which child 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 including Da Brat.

  • Jermaine and the kids reunite to recall some of the most exciting and emotional moments from the first season.

Record to Watch Later

14 episodes will be broadcast over the next two weeks

    Finale Pt. 1
    Finale Pt. 2
    Like a Boss
    We Have a Dream
    Poncho vs. Dashiki
    Roll Wit It
    There Can Only Be One
    Fight for Your Spot
    You Thought
    Dat Way
  • Finale Pt. 1

    The rappers must create a stage show in front of a huge audience for their final assignment; Flo Rida and Mariah Carey stop by to give the children advice before their big performance.
    Upcoming
  • Finale Pt. 2

    The rappers perform in front of a huge audience that includes Da Brat and the contestants from Season 1; Jermaine Dupri chooses the winner.
    Upcoming
  • Like a Boss

    Rick Ross joins Jermaine Dupri as he challenges the rappers to write about their work ethic; two rappers butt heads; one manager becomes suspicious.
    Upcoming
  • We Have a Dream

    Jermaine Dupri challenges the rappers to write a 12-bar verse about their dream; two managers go head-to-head; one artist struggles to keep it together.
    Upcoming
  • Poncho vs. Dashiki

    Celebrity stylist April Roomet and rapper Jeezy inspire the rappers to amp up their style; the rappers must earn money to shop for a photo shoot; one rapper copies another; an artist struggles to break free from a celebrity comparison.
    Upcoming
  • Roll Wit It

    Rappers iHeartMemphis and iAmDLOW give the contestants a lesson on generating buzz; the artists are challenged to create a signature dance that they must write, record and shoot a viral video for; one young artist struggles with dancing.
    Upcoming
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Emerging hip-hop artists are given the opportunity to work with a highly sought-after producer.

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