The Best Episodes of Rhythm + Flow

Finalists pen their dream songs with the hottest producers in the game and give performances worthy of an awards show. The judges choose a winner.

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John 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.

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Originality, 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.

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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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Tempers ignite and the judges turn up the heat while 16 hungry emcees trade bars in the rap battle of their lives.

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The 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.

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Digging deep, eight lyricists head home to write hit songs with industry heavyweights and shoot videos that capture their visions, stories and cities.

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The 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.

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After 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.

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The top 30 contestants converge in LA and freestyle and collaborate in small groups. Only the most memorable move forward in the competition.

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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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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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Looking 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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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The finalists team up with top hip-hop producers to craft their dream songs before delivering showstopping final performances. The judges crown a winner.

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