About this season
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.
Episodes (13)
1. Look Who's Back
Aired 12 January 2017 • 45 min
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.
2. Like a Boss
5.0Aired 20 January 2017 • 45 min
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.
3. We Have a Dream
Aired 27 January 2017 • 45 min
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.
4. Poncho vs. Dashiki
Aired 3 February 2017 • 45 min
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.
5. Roll Wit It
Aired 10 February 2017 • 45 min
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.
6. So Hype!
Aired 17 February 2017 • 45 min
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.
7. Fight For Your Spot
Aired 24 February 2017 • 45 min
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.
8. You Thought
Aired 3 March 2017 • 45 min
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?
9. Dat Way
Aired 10 March 2017 • 45 min
JD splits the young rappers into two teams and challenges them to perform at a high school halftime show.
10. Shut Up and Train
Aired 17 March 2017 • 45 min
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?
11. Full Court Press
Aired 23 March 2017 • 45 min
12. Don't Underestimate Nobody
Aired 31 March 2017 • 45 min
One week before signing an artist, JD tests the young rappers in a battle rap. Rappers John John Da Don, Arsonal, Charlie Clips, DNA and Calicoe prepare the group; one rapper is sorely underestimated; and another makes an unforgettable decision.
13. One Contract, One Chain
Aired 7 April 2017 • 45 min
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.