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E1 Opportunity Meets Preparation
Up-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.
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E2 Borderline Disrespectful
As auditions continue, hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes helps the judges handpick contestants with passion, authenticity, star power — and undeniable bars.
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E3 Secure Your Slot
For the "Cyphers" round, contestants must split into groups and develop hard-hitting freestyles that will impress the judges and hip-hop icon Remy Ma.
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E4 Greatness Is Greatness
Facing elimination, the aspiring rappers push to deliver flawless freestyles with fire punchlines. One group falls apart, and eight hopefuls go home.
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E5 Your Favorite Rapper's Favorite Rapper
Hip-hop titan Eminem presides over the "Battles" round, where contestants go head-to-head in a shady showdown at the legendary Shelter in Detroit.
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E6 Points for Originality
Three hopefuls take the stage to perform their debut singles for the judges and special guest GloRilla — but one fiery MC cracks under the pressure.
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E7 Be Good or Be Great
As the "Singles" round heats up, the remaining contestants aim to impress with their breakout performances. Who will advance and who will go home?
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E8 Boss Up
The 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.
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E9 Stay Humble
Contestants hit the stage to perform with the guest artists, aiming to shine bright — while sharing the spotlight — to secure a spot in the finale.
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E10 Left It on the Floor
The finalists team up with top hip-hop producers to craft their dream songs before delivering showstopping final performances. The judges crown a winner.