Look Who's Back

S03 E01 • Thursday, Jan 12, 2017 • Jan 12 • 45m

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.

Like a Boss

S03 E02 • Friday, Jan 20, 2017 • Jan 20 • 45m

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.

We Have a Dream

S03 E03 • Friday, Jan 27, 2017 • Jan 27 • 45m

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.

Poncho vs. Dashiki

S03 E04 • Friday, Feb 3, 2017 • Feb 3 • 45m

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.

Roll Wit It

S03 E05 • Friday, Feb 10, 2017 • Feb 10 • 45m

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.

So Hype!

S03 E06 • Friday, Feb 17, 2017 • Feb 17 • 45m

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.

Fight For Your Spot

S03 E07 • Friday, Feb 24, 2017 • Feb 24 • 45m

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.

You Thought

S03 E08 • Friday, Mar 3, 2017 • Mar 3 • 45m

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?

Dat Way

S03 E09 • Friday, Mar 10, 2017 • Mar 10 • 45m

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

Shut Up and Train

S03 E10 • Friday, Mar 17, 2017 • Mar 17 • 45m

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?

Full Court Press

S03 E11 • Thursday, Mar 23, 2017 • Mar 23 • 45m

Don't Underestimate Nobody

S03 E12 • Friday, Mar 31, 2017 • Mar 31 • 45m

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.

One Contract, One Chain

S03 E13 • Friday, Apr 7, 2017 • Apr 7 • 45m

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.