The WORST episodes of The Rap Game

Every episode of The Rap Game ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Rap Game!

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.

Last Updated: 9/28/2025Network: LifetimeStatus: Ended
star
6.95
22 votes

#1 - The Press Got U Stressed

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/16/2018

star
7.00
9 votes

#2 - Stay Woke

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/14/2019

Hip-hop legend Killer Mike visits for a powerful lesson as JD challenges the kids to make a viral video with an important message; the managers swap artists and one young rapper struggles with the dramatic change.

star
7.17
29 votes

#3 - Don’t Hold Back

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/2/2018

JD pairs the youngsters with artists from previous seasons to compete in a rap battle as duos; Lil Bri attempts to overcome last week’s poor Hit List placement; Ricci Bitti struggles to get her partner on the same page.

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7.26
31 votes

#4 - Style and Swagga

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/15/2016

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.

star
7.32
34 votes

#5 - Don't Mess With Jny

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/24/2017

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7.35
60 votes

#6 - Finale Part 2

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/23/2016

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star
7.38
26 votes

#7 - I Win

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/26/2018

star
7.42
52 votes

#8 - Welcome to Atlanta

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2016

star
7.43
23 votes

#9 - Catch Fire

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/8/2017

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star
7.44
43 votes

#10 - So Hype!

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/17/2017

star
7.50
10 votes

#11 - Style Wars

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/31/2019

After the kids get caught looking plain by the paparazzi, celebrity stylist April Roomet helps the artists find their look; the rappers bring their all to the photo shoot, but JD makes the top two battle for the feature in Popstar! Magazine.

star
7.50
66 votes

#12 - Shut up and Train

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/17/2017

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7.51
47 votes

#13 - Dat Way

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/10/2017

star
7.52
40 votes

#14 - Gettin' Schooled

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/29/2016

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.

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7.56
9 votes

#15 - Def 25

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/7/2019

Hip-hop superstar Lil Jon celebrates So So Def's 25th anniversary as a shocking writing scandal makes waves throughout the house; two artists go head-to-head in an unprecedented battle that threatens to shatter a friendship.

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star
7.57
21 votes

#16 - Gettin' Fresh

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/1/2017

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star
7.62
48 votes

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

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/12/2016

star
7.63
30 votes

#18 - Shakin' Things Up

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/5/2016

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star
7.65
46 votes

#19 - Set the Booth on Fire

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/8/2016

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.

star
7.69
51 votes

#20 - Fight for your spot

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/24/2017

star
7.69
59 votes

#21 - Rep Your City

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/29/2016

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

star
7.70
46 votes

#22 - Birthday Bash

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/2/2016

star
7.77
48 votes

#23 - The Final Battle

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/19/2016

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.

star
7.79
62 votes

#24 - Full Court Press

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/24/2017

star
7.79
58 votes

#25 - Look Who's Back

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/13/2017