E1 - Los Angeles Auditions

Aired: October 09, 2019

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.

E2 - New York Auditions

Aired: October 09, 2019

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.

E3 - Atlanta Auditions

Aired: October 09, 2019

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.

E4 - Chicago Auditions

Aired: October 16, 2019

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.

E5 - Cyphers

Aired: October 16, 2019

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

E6 - Rap Battles

Aired: October 16, 2019

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

E7 - Music Videos

Aired: October 16, 2019

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

E8 - Samples

Aired: October 23, 2019

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.

E9 - Collaborations

Aired: October 23, 2019

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.

E10 - Finale

Aired: October 23, 2019

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.