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The Best Episodes of The Rap Game

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Set in Atlanta’s hip hop scene, The Rap Game follow five young hip hop artists, ages 12 to 16 years old, as they work with Dupri and special guests such as Usher, Ludacris, Da Brat,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Rap Game Season 1 Episode 3 - Style and Swagga
    8.7/10(10 votes)

    #1 - Style and Swagga

    S1:E3

    The young rappers work with Jermaine Dupri's stylist in order to define their style and brand on a budget. Later, the parents react to a cheating scandal.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Rap Game Season 1 Episode 4 - Betta Step Up
    8.5/10(10 votes)

    #2 - Betta Step Up

    S1:E4

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Rap Game Season 1 Episode 8 - The Final Battle
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    #3 - The Final Battle

    S1:E8

    In the Season 1 finale, Jermaine Dupri must decide which young rapper to sign to So So Def Recordings. Meanwhile, the kids face off in a rap battle and perform for industry insiders like Da Brat.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Rap Game Season 2 Episode 7 - Birthday Bash
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Birthday Bash

    S2:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Rap Game Season 1 Episode 2 - Set the Booth on Fire
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Set the Booth on Fire

    S1:E2

    The young rappers are tasked with writing and recording a rap about Atlanta; and one kid struggles to stay awake while another cheats in hopes of getting ahead. Meanwhile, the parents begin to size each other up.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Rap Game Season 1 Episode 5 - Gettin' Schooled
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Gettin' Schooled

    S1:E5

    Teen rapper Silento visits; and the kids are paired together for a collaborative performance at a high-school pep rally. Later, tensions escalate as one manager takes control.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Rap Game Season 2 Episode 2 - Rep Your City
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Rep Your City

    S2:E2

    The five rappers write about their city; two parents come head to head; one young rapper struggles; guests Nelly and Monica.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Rap Game Season 3 Episode 1 - Look Who's Back
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Look Who's Back

    S3:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Rap Game Season 1 Episode 6 - Shakin' Things Up
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Shakin' Things Up

    S1:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Rap Game Season 2 Episode 9 - Finale Part 1
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Finale Part 1

    S2:E9

    Only one week away from choosing his next So So Def artist, Jermaine Dupri gives the young rappers their final assignment-create a stage show in front of a huge audience. Flo Rida and Mariah Carey stop by to give the kids their final words of advice before their big performance.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Rap Game Season 4 Episode 4 - Girl, Bye!
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Girl, Bye!

    S4:E4

    The five young rappers perform for a hidden focus group, then use the group's feedback for an even bigger performance; Jordan and Rap-Unzel struggle to remember their lyrics despite Da Brat's help.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Rap Game Season 4 Episode 7 - Quit Biting My Style!
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Quit Biting My Style!

    S4:E7

    JD challenges the young rappers to find their own personal style and brand, starting from a blank canvas: white t-shirt and jeans.

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  13. The Rap Game Season 4 Episode 8 - Swag Symphony
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Swag Symphony

    S4:E8

    JD challenges the rappers to use their voices as instruments and perform with drummer Tony Royster Jr. and 60 classical musicians from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra; Street Bud and Ricci Bitti struggle to remember their lyrics.

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  14. The Rap Game Season 2 Episode 5 - Run Back to Wifey
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #14 - Run Back to Wifey

    S2:E5

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  15. The Rap Game Season 2 Episode 6 - Stand Out or Sit Down
    7.8/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Stand Out or Sit Down

    S2:E6

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  16. The Rap Game Season 2 Episode 8 - Battle of the Def
    7.8/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Battle of the Def

    S2:E8

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  17. The Rap Game Season 2 Episode 10 - Season Finale
    7.8/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Season Finale

    S2:E10

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Rap Game Season 1 Episode 1 - Welcome to Atlanta
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #18 - Welcome to Atlanta

    S1:E1

    Set in Atlanta’s hip hop scene, The Rap Game follow five young hip hop artists, ages 12 to 16 years old, as they work with Dupri and special guests such as Usher, Ludacris, Da Brat, T.I. and Silentó, to become the next big, young rap star.

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  19. The Rap Game Season 3 Episode 2 - Like a Boss
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #19 - Like a Boss

    S3:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Rap Game Season 2 Episode 3 - Fresh to Def
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #20 - Fresh to Def

    S2:E3

    Queen Latifah gives the rappers a lesson on image; the rappers compete to be on the cover of a hip hop magazine; one parent manager butts heads with her artist.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Rap Game Season 2 Episode 1 - Who's Hungry
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #21 - Who's Hungry

    S2:E1

    Seven new artists prepare for a 10-week rapper boot camp where they compete for a contract with So So Def; guests Snoop Dogg, Timbaland and Da Brat lend their expertise.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Rap Game Season 1 Episode 7 - Fights, Camera, Action!
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #22 - Fights, Camera, Action!

    S1:E7

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Rap Game Season 2 Episode 4 - We Don't Take No L's
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #23 - We Don't Take No L's

    S2:E4

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Rap Game Season 3 Episode 11 - Full Court Press
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #24 - Full Court Press

    S3:E11

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Rap Game Season 1 Episode 9 - Reunion
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #25 - Reunion

    S1:E9

    Jermaine and the young rappers reunite to recount the most dramatic moments from Season 1.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Style and Swagga" is the best rated episode of "The Rap Game". It scored 8.7/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/15/2016. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Betta Step Up".