Los Angeles AuditionsThe judges kick off the search as T.I. drops in on Nipsey Hussle, Cardi B taps Snoop Dogg, and Chance checks out Anderson .Paak’s picks.
New York Auditions
E2
New York AuditionsLooking to the streets, Cardi teams up with Fat Joe and Jadakiss at S.O.B.’s to find the East Coast rappers ready to represent in Cali.
Atlanta Auditions
E3
Atlanta AuditionsAfter hearing out hot prospects at Killer Mike’s SWAG Shop, T.I. gets down to judging the talent beside Quavo and Big Boi in hip-hop’s new mecca.
Chicago Auditions
E4
Chicago AuditionsOriginality, presence and prowess are key for Chance as he joins Lupe Fiasco, Twista and Royce Da 5’9” in a hunt for the Midwest’s best.
Cyphers
E5
CyphersThe top 30 contestants converge in LA and freestyle and collaborate in small groups. Only the most memorable move forward in the competition.
Rap Battles
E6
Rap BattlesTempers ignite and the judges turn up the heat while 16 hungry emcees trade bars in the rap battle of their lives.
Music Videos
E7
Music VideosDigging deep, eight lyricists head home to write hit songs with industry heavyweights and shoot videos that capture their visions, stories and cities.
Samples
E8
SamplesThe task for the top six: Pick an iconic sample, write an original song and perform it in front of a huge audience -- all in 48 hours. Bangers only.
Collaborations
E9
CollaborationsJohn Legend delivers the news: The final five must step it up for features alongside Jhené Aiko, Miguel, Teyana Taylor, Ty Dolla $ign and Tory Lanez.
Finale
E10
FinaleFinalists pen their dream songs with the hottest producers in the game and give performances worthy of an awards show. The judges choose a winner.
Cast of Season 1
T.I.Self - Judge
Cardi BSelf - Judge
Chance the RapperSelf - Judge
Ty StikloriusProducer
Nikki BoellaProducer
John LegendProducer
Mike JacksonProducer
Jeff GaspinProducer
Season 1 Ratings & Reviews
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