The Rap Game

Set in Atlanta’s hip hop scene, The Rap Game follow five young hip hop artists, ages 12 to 16 years old, as they work with Dupri and special guests such as Usher, Ludacris, Da Brat, T.I. and Silentó, to become the next big, young rap star.

The young rappers are tasked with writing and recording a rap about Atlanta; and one kid struggles to stay awake while another cheats in hopes of getting ahead. Meanwhile, the parents begin to size each other up.

The young rappers work with Jermaine Dupri's stylist in order to define their style and brand on a budget. Later, the parents react to a cheating scandal.

Teen rapper Silento visits; and the kids are paired together for a collaborative performance at a high-school pep rally. Later, tensions escalate as one manager takes control.

Seven new artists prepare for a 10-week rapper boot camp where they compete for a contract with So So Def; guests Snoop Dogg, Timbaland and Da Brat lend their expertise.

The five rappers write about their city; two parents come head to head; one young rapper struggles; guests Nelly and Monica.

Queen Latifah gives the rappers a lesson on image; the rappers compete to be on the cover of a hip hop magazine; one parent manager butts heads with her artist.

Five artists join Jermaine Dupri for his 13-week rapper boot camp to compete for a contract with So So Def; the rappers try to make a good first impression on Fabolous; one young rapper shocks everyone.

Rick Ross joins Jermaine, as the kids are tasked with writing a rap about their work ethic. Later, two rappers butt heads; and one manager grows suspicious of another.

Jermaine takes the kids to meet Rev. Bernice A. King, Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter. Later, the rappers must write a 12-bar verse about their dream and perform with a choir at a music festival; two managers go head-to-head; and one artist struggles.

Celeb stylist April Roomet and rapper Jeezy help the kids uncover their own unique styles. Later, the rappers must earn money on the street to buy clothes for a photo shoot; one kid copies another; and one rapper struggles against a celebrity comparison.

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.

The kids receive feedback from a focus group, leaving one artist feeling overconfident and another humbled. Later, Jadakiss teaches the rappers how to turn haters into fans.

In the Season 4 premiere, Jermaine Dupri's five new artists are tested on their foundation; and despite getting advice from Bow Wow, Ricci Bitti makes a huge mistake

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

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.

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.

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; Jordan's constant battle with memorization takes a toll on the group.

JD switches up the teams and challenges them to to come up with their own signature dances, write raps and shoot viral videos; despite their differences, Tiki and Bri are forced to work together.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.