Opportunity Meets PreparationUp-and-coming artists from around the country travel to Atlanta to deliver the performances of a lifetime for the judges and special guest, Big Sean.
Borderline Disrespectful
D2
Borderline DisrespectfulAs auditions continue, hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes helps the judges handpick contestants with passion, authenticity, star power — and undeniable bars.
Secure Your Slot
D3
Secure Your SlotFor the “Cyphers” round, contestants must split into groups and develop hard-hitting freestyles that will impress the judges and hip-hop icon Remy Ma.
Greatness Is Greatness
D4
Greatness Is GreatnessFacing elimination, the aspiring rappers push to deliver flawless freestyles with fire punchlines. One group falls apart, and eight hopefuls go home.
Your Favorite Rapper's Favorite Rapper
D5
Your Favorite Rapper's Favorite RapperHip-hop titan Eminem presides over the "Battles" round, where contestants go head-to-head in a shady showdown at the legendary Shelter in Detroit.
Points for Originality
D6
Points for OriginalityThree hopefuls take the stage to perform their debut singles for the judges and special guest GloRilla — but one fiery MC cracks under the pressure.
Be Good or Be Great
D7
Be Good or Be GreatAs the "Singles" round heats up, the remaining contestants aim to impress with their breakout performances. Who will advance and who will go home?
Boss Up
D8
Boss UpThe Top 5 discover which rising R&B star they'll be paired with for the "Collabs" round. Season 1 winner D Smoke drops by the studio to offer guidance.
Stay Humble
D9
Stay HumbleContestants hit the stage to perform with the guest artists, aiming to shine bright — while sharing the spotlight — to secure a spot in the finale.
Left It on the Floor
D10
Left It on the FloorThe finalists team up with top hip-hop producers to craft their dream songs before delivering showstopping final performances. The judges crown a winner.
