The Rap Game

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.

For inspiration, Jermaine Dupri takes the five young rappers to meet Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter, Rev Bernice A. King.

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.

Rappers iHeartMemphis and iAmDLOW give the five young rappers a lesson on generating buzz.

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?

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.

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.

JD splits the young rappers into two teams and challenges them to perform at a high school halftime show.

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.

Bow Wow stops by the house to help hone the five young rappers' media skills to help prepare them for a press conference.

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.

After thirteen weeks of grueling challenges, the artists prepare for the biggest moment of their lives.