The Rap Game UK

Épisode 1 - Episode 1

23 août 2019

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.

Épisode 2 - Episode 2

30 août 2019

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.

Épisode 3 - Episode 3

6 septembre 2019

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

Épisode 4 - Episode 4

13 septembre 2019

DJ Target, Krept and Konan raise the stakes for their young artists as they work with Jae 5 and perform live for Lady Leshurr.

Épisode 5 - Episode 5

20 septembre 2019

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.

Épisode 6 - Episode 6

27 septembre 2019

It’s the finale. The artists meet Stefflon Don and perform on the Kenny Allstar show. But who will win the record deal?

Épisode 1 - Welcome to the Rap Game UK

22 octobre 2020

DJ Target, Krept and Konan start the search for a new British rap star. Six artists perform a capella before rapping about a key moment in their life to guest mentor Rapman.

Épisode 2 - Collab & Clash

29 octobre 2020

The six artists are tested on the key MC skills of collaborating and clashing. DJ Target, Krept and Konan pair off the artists in duos to prove they can work together. Special guests Young T and Bugsey offer their experience and guidance. Can Graft and Micahh show they have the skill to remain in the competition, or will it be the end of the road for one of these MCs? Then the tables are turned, as each artist must take on their collaborator in an epic clash. Nothing is off-limits as the artists battle to prove they will do whatever it takes to land the record deal. With special guest Yungen.

Épisode 3 - Pressure & Purpose

5 novembre 2020

In EP3, DJ Target, Krept & Konan set more tests for the artists. First, they must write under pressure before rapping about an issue they care about. Guests: D Double E & JME.

Épisode 4 - Sound & Symphony

12 novembre 2020

Two new challenges test the artists’ skills further - penning a club banger and performing with an orchestra. Hook King Deno visits the artists to mentor them on making a catchy song, then under the watchful eye of DJ Target, Krept and Konan, the artists must perform their club tunes to Ms Banks, who is listening from another room and judging their tracks on sound alone. Will any of the artists’ anthems get the seal of approval from queen of club bangers? In challenge two, the artists dig deep to write about a surprising topic from their past. On performance day, Krept, Konan and Target deliver a shock surprise - the backing of a full orchestra. Can the artists rise to the occasion, or will they be drowned out by the power of the instruments? Wretch 32 also guests.

Épisode 5 - Beats & Visuals

19 novembre 2020

Krept, Konan and Target set new tests for the artists with guests The Fanatix and Aitch.

Épisode 6 - The Final

26 novembre 2020

Krept, Konan and Target set the final challenges with 1Xtra's Kenny Allstar.

Épisode 1 - Episode 1

22 juillet 2021

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.

Épisode 2 - Episode 2

29 juillet 2021

It's episode two of The Rap Game UK. This week is all about Punchlines and Passion, as the artists continue to battle it out to show they deserve the £20k music prize. DJ Target, Krept & Konan reveal the artists will face each other in a stripped-back epic clash. In challenge two, the artists must write a sexy love track to perform, before one artist leaves the competition in a dramatic fashion.

Épisode 3 - Episode 3

5 août 2021

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 a special guest.

Épisode 4 - Episode 4

12 août 2021

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.

Épisode 5 - Episode 5

19 août 2021

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.

Épisode 6 - Episode 6 - The Final

26 août 2021

Épisode 1 - Episode 1

11 août 2022

DJ Target and Krept & Konan return to Manchester to search for the next big rap star. Six aspiring rappers discover that winning this series will be tougher than ever, with a twist revealed that none of them expect. Their opening challenge sees some artists make a bigger impression than others.

Épisode 2 - Episode 2

18 août 2022

The artists are put out of their misery as they discover their pairings for the iconic clash challenge. If preparing for it in 24 hours was not enough pressure, they also find out they will be performing in front of a crowd. Guest mentor Nolay helps them prepare as the three clashes are closely fought, with some big twists and even some unexpected wins, with Lethal Bizzle adjudicating.

Épisode 3 - Episode 3

25 août 2022

It's week three of the competition and the battle for top spot intensifies as the artists are tasked with writing a fighting talk track fit for a ring walk, to be performed in front of MMA legend Michael ‘Venom' Page and rapper Unknown T. But things don't go according to plan for everyone, with one artist succumbing to illness at a critical point, and another cracking under the pressure and fumbling for the first time in the series.

Épisode 4 - Episode 4

1 septembre 2022

As the artists pass the halfway point in the competition, the battle for top spot has just been thrown wide open with some surprise drops in the rankings. They arrive at a disused factory to discover their first challenge will be to write a cypher about fashion, but with far less writing time than usual. With the pressure on, half the artists crumble in what proves to be their toughest challenge yet, with guest mentors rapper Shaybo and supermodel Leomie Anderson critiquing their attempts.

Épisode 5 - Episode 5

8 septembre 2022

It's the last week before DJ Target, Krept and Konan decide which three will make it through to the final week of the competition. With their first challenge of the week even more important than ever, the artists are tasked with digging deep and writing a letter to themselves from their past. A series of emotional performances ensues, evoking some strong reactions from Krept, Konan and guest mentor Meekz Manny.

Épisode 6 - Episode 6

15 septembre 2022

It's the final of the competition and as the race for top spot draws closer, DJ Target, Krept and Konan spend time with each of our remaining three artists before they head back home to see friends and family, and we find out more about where they come from and the people and places that influence their music.

Épisode 1 - Intro and Identity

6 novembre 2023

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.

Épisode 2 - Rid and Replace

13 novembre 2023

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.

Épisode 3 - Clash and Create

20 novembre 2023

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.

Épisode 4 - Three Beats and the Streets

27 novembre 2023

Artists complete the three-beat challenge and make a music video reflecting how they feel about where they are in the competition.

Épisode 5 - Keys and Crowds

4 décembre 2023

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.

Épisode 6 - The Final

11 décembre 2023

The four finalists return to their home towns 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.