Rhythm + Flow (2019–present)

1. S01E01Season's bestLos Angeles AuditionsOctober 9, 2019 8.0The 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.
2. S01E02New York AuditionsOctober 9, 2019 8.0Looking 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.
3. S01E03Atlanta AuditionsOctober 9, 2019 8.0After 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 m
4. S01E04Chicago AuditionsOctober 16, 2019 8.0Originality, 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.
5. S01E05CyphersOctober 16, 2019 8.0The top 30 contestants converge in LA and freestyle and collaborate in small groups. Only the most memorable move forward in the competition
6. S01E06Rap BattlesOctober 16, 2019 8.0Tempers ignite and the judges turn up the heat while 16 hungry emcees trade bars in the rap battle of their lives.
7. S01E07Music VideosOctober 16, 2019 6.0Digging deep, eight lyricists head home to write hit songs with industry heavyweights and shoot videos that capture their visions, stories a
8. S01E08SamplesOctober 23, 2019 7.0The 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. Bange
9. S01E09CollaborationsOctober 23, 2019 7.0John Legend delivers the news: The final five must step it up for features alongside Jhené Aiko, Miguel, Teyana Taylor, Ty Dolla $ign and To
10. S01E10FinaleOctober 23, 2019 7.0Finalists pen their dream songs with the hottest producers in the game and give performances worthy of an awards show. The judges choose a w

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1. S02E01Opportunity Meets PreparationNovember 20, 2024—Up-and-coming artists from around the country travel to Atlanta to deliver the performances of a lifetime for the judges and special guest,
2. S02E02Borderline DisrespectfulNovember 20, 2024—As auditions continue, hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes helps the judges handpick contestants with passion, authenticity, star power — and undeni
3. S02E03Secure Your SlotNovember 20, 2024—For the "Cyphers" round, contestants must split into groups and develop hard-hitting freestyles that will impress the judges and hip-hop ico
4. S02E04Greatness Is GreatnessNovember 20, 2024—Facing elimination, the aspiring rappers push to deliver flawless freestyles with fire punchlines. One group falls apart, and eight hopefuls
5. S02E05Your Favorite Rapper's Favorite RapperNovember 27, 2024—Hip-hop titan Eminem presides over the "Battles" round, where contestants go head-to-head in a shady showdown at the legendary Shelter in De
6. S02E06Points for OriginalityNovember 27, 2024—Three hopefuls take the stage to perform their debut singles for the judges and special guest GloRilla — but one fiery MC cracks under the p
7. S02E07Be Good or Be GreatNovember 27, 2024—As the "Singles" round heats up, the remaining contestants aim to impress with their breakout performances. Who will advance and who will go
8. S02E08Boss UpDecember 4, 2024—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 offe
9. S02E09Stay HumbleDecember 4, 2024—Contestants hit the stage to perform with the guest artists, aiming to shine bright — while sharing the spotlight — to secure a spot in the
10. S02E10Left It on the FloorDecember 4, 2024—The finalists team up with top hip-hop producers to craft their dream songs before delivering showstopping final performances. The judges cr

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