Episodes
Episode 1
Straight after the artists meet each other, they find themselves in front of Krept, Konan and DJ Target, who are primed with their first on the spot performance.
Episode 2
Episode two is all about love and war. Krept, Konan and DJ Target up the ante by dividing the artists into two groups, forcing them to collaborate on a track together.
Episode 3
DJ Target, Krept & Konan test the 7 artists’ lyrics and flow. They must perform a heartfelt dedication and prove they can ride different BPMs. With guests Docta Cosmic & AJ Tracey
Episode 4
DJ Target, Krept and Konan raise the stakes for their young artists as they work with Jae 5 and perform live for Lady Leshurr.
Episode 5
DJ Target, Krept and Konan ask UK rap scene influencers to critique the remaining artists, who are then sent home to film a music video.
Episode 6
It’s the finale. The artists meet Stefflon Don and perform on the Kenny Allstar show. But who will win the record deal?
1. Welcome to the Rap Game UK
DJ Target, Krept and Konan start the search for a new British rap star. Six artists perform a cappella before rapping about a key moment in their life to guest mentor Rapman.
2. Collab & Clash
This time the artists must collaborate with each other before facing off in a fearsome clash. They are advised by guests Yungen and Young T & Bugsey.
3. Pressure & Purpose
DJ Target, Krept and Konan set more tests for the artists. First they must write under pressure before rapping about an issue they care about. With guests D Double E and JME.
4. Sound & Symphony
DJ Target, Krept andd Konan set new tests for the artists. They must write a club banger, then perform with an orchestra. This week's special guests are Deno, Ms Banks and Wretch 32.
5. Beats & Visuals
DJ Target, Krept and Konan set two new challenges for the artists: create a beat and shoot a music video. With guests The Fanatix, Ayishat Akanbi, Ashleigh Jadee and Aitch.
6. The Final
DJ Target, Krept and Konan set the final challenges as the six hopefuls face social media influencers and perform on 1Xtra. With guests Kenny Allstar and Tiffany Calver.
Episode 1
DJ Target, Krept and Konan’s search for a new rap star begins. The six artists perform in a cypher before rapping about a day that changed their life to guest mentor Russ Millions.
Episode 2
DJ Target, Krept and Konan test the artists further. First, they must face off in a fearsome clash before writing sexy love tracks. With guests Jammer, Scorcher and Hardy Caprio.
Episode 3
Target, Krept and Konan set more tests for the artists. They must perform with a gospel choir before writing through the night for a performance in front of Dizzee Rascal.
Episode 4
DJ Target, Krept and Konan set new tasks for the artists. They face a three-beat test before shooting a summer anthem video. This week's guests are Darkoo, Ivorian Doll and WSTRN.
Episode 5
DJ Target, Krept and Konan set two new challenges for the artists: write a track about winning and perform diss tracks about each other. With guests Big Zuu, footballer Michail Antonio and Chip.
Episode 6 - The Final
DJ Target, Krept and Konan set the final challenge for the artists: they must perform their final bars on Kenny Allstar’s legendary 1Xtra show.
Episode 1
The search for a new rap star returns. Six artists must make an impression in challenge one before writing and performing about money. With guest mentor BackRoad Gee.
Episode 2
The artists clash before exploring their Britishness in challenge two. Featuring special guests Lethal Bizzle, Jaykae and Nolay.
Episode 3
The artists perform a ring walk track before collaborating to a live band, with some unexpected casualties. Featuring Unknown T, Michael ‘Venom’ Page and Kojey Radical.
Episode 4
The artists are put under pressure with a fashion challenge before writing and recording a diss track video. With guest mentors Shaybo, Leomie Anderson and P Money.
Episode 5
The penultimate week of the competition sees six become three after two more challenges, including performing live to a crowd. With guest mentor Meekz Manny and D-Block Europe.
Episode 6
The final week of the competition sees the three remaining artists perform for the final time on 1Xtra’s Kenny Allstar show to help decide the winner of the £20,000 prize.
Intro and Identity
DJ Target and Krept and Konan launch the latest search for the UK’s next rap star. For the first time ever, a duo is among the artists competing for £20,000.
Rid and Replace
In a major twist this series, two artists enter the competition fighting to take a spot in the line-up. Guest include M Huncho and Abra Cadabra.
Clash and Create
It’s clash time, and for the first time ever a solo artist goes head-to-head with a duo. Artists compete to be part of the promo for a major new TV drama.
Three Beats and the Streets
Artists complete the three-beat challenge and make a music video reflecting how they feel about where they are in the competition.
Keys and Crowds
Artists collaborate with the legendary Fraser T Smith and face the crowd in the live performance challenge. Only some make it through to the final.
The Final
The four finalists return to their hometowns to prep for their Kenny Allstar Freestyles. After each getting their moment in front of Kenny, they join the mentors for the listening party, and one of them is crowned winner of series five.
Rip Up the Rule Book
After a shock first challenge elimination twist, the artists head to the studio to prove themselves. The guest mentor is Fumez the Engineer.
Heartbreak and Hostility
Artists pair up for the Heartbreak Challenge, then go against each other for the iconic Clash. And this year, Rap Game UK collabs with PenGame. With mentors JME, Miraa May, Margz, Frisco and Flowdan.
Versus and Verses
Two new artists compete for a place in the competition. After going head-to-head, the artists must write a feature for R&B singer Bellah. The mentors are D Double E and Bellah.
Hype and Headliners
The artists get to perform at Leeds Festival. After storming their set, they get some disappointing rankings, before Krept drops another bombshell. The mentors are Arrdee and NSG.
Past and Pressure
The artists explore their heritage, face expert grillings and find out who’s made the final. The mentors are Potter Payper, Riki Bleau, Sheniece Charway and Mimi the Music Blogger
The Final
It’s the final, and the artists have a major challenge to face: the Kenny Allstar Freestyle on 1Xtra. Which of them will take the £20,000 prize?
Cast
Casyo Valentine Johnson
Self
Karl Dominic Wilson
Self
DJ Target
Self
Crew
Trent Williams-Jones
Executive Producer
Paul Broadbent
Executive Producer
Hetal Dhanak
Producer
Tom O’Brien
Executive Producer
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