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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

As auditions continue, hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes helps the judges handpick contestants with passion, authenticity, star power — and undeniable bars.

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.

Facing elimination, the aspiring rappers push to deliver flawless freestyles with fire punchlines. One group falls apart, and eight hopefuls go home.

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.

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.

As the "Singles" round heats up, the remaining contestants aim to impress with their breakout performances. Who will advance and who will go home?

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.

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.

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