7.1/10178 votes#1 - Something for The City
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/21/2022
Stuck at a dead-end hotel job while her long-distance boyfriend attends law school, aspiring rapper Shawna spontaneously invites her estranged friend Mia out for drinks – yielding surprising results.
Director: Sadé Clacken Joseph
Writer: Issa Rae
7.4/10141 votes#2 - Something for The Girls
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/21/2022
After their first video gains traction, Shawna and Mia’s second attempt at success leads to creative differences.
Director: Sadé Clacken Joseph
Writer: Rosa Handelman
7.3/10134 votes#3 - Something for The Hood
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/28/2022
As the duo get more serious about their music, Shawna dives deeper into a scheme to help cover costs. Meanwhile, Mia fields a proposal from her promoter friend Chastity.
Director: Christian Nolan Jones
Writer: N/A
7.7/10135 votes#4 - Something for The Clubs
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/4/2022
Shawna’s boyfriend Cliff criticizes the pair’s latest work, while Chastity attempts to convince a club to play their song.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.7/10130 votes#5 - Something for The Weekend
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/11/2022
The girls take a trip to New York where Shawna finally reunites with Cliff and Mia meets up with a wealthy stranger.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10131 votes#6 - Something for The Gram
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/18/2022
After the events in New York, Mia deals with hateful comments and trolls while Lamont has to step up. Meanwhile, Shawna decides to ditch work for the day.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/10117 votes#7 - Something for The DJ
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/25/2022
Before heading to her first-ever live performance, Shawna faces off against a former friend, whose critical words about the pair’s lack of direction hit home.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/10107 votes#8 - Something for The Road
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/1/2022
After the show, Mia and Shawna find themselves questioning the group’s future. Later, Mia forms an unexpected connection, while Shawna considers an offer.
Director: N/A
Writer: Issa Rae, Syreeta Singleton
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Something for The City" is the best rated episode of "Rap Sh!t" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 178 votes. Directed by Sadé Clacken Joseph and written by Issa Rae, it aired on 7/21/2022. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Something for The Girls".