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13 Episodes 2017 - 2017
Episode 1
Fri, Jan 13, 2017 45 mins
Five artists join Jermaine Dupri for his 13-week rapper boot camp to compete for a contract with So So Def; the rappers try to make a good first impression on Fabolous; one young rapper shocks everyone.
Episode 2
Fri, Jan 20, 2017 60 mins
Rick Ross joins Jermaine, as the kids are tasked with writing a rap about their work ethic. Later, two rappers butt heads; and one manager grows suspicious of another.
Episode 3
Fri, Jan 27, 2017 45 mins
Jermaine takes the kids to meet Rev. Bernice A. King, Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter. Later, the rappers must write a 12-bar verse about their dream and perform with a choir at a music festival; two managers go head-to-head; and one artist struggles.
Episode 4
Fri, Feb 3, 2017 45 mins
Celeb stylist April Roomet and rapper Jeezy help the kids uncover their own unique styles. Later, the rappers must earn money on the street to buy clothes for a photo shoot; one kid copies another; and one rapper struggles against a celebrity comparison.
Episode 5
Fri, Feb 10, 2017 60 mins
Rappers iHeartMemphis and iAmDLOW give the contestants a lesson on generating buzz; the artists are challenged to create a signature dance that they must write, record and shoot a viral video for; one young artist struggles with dancing.
Episode 6
Fri, Feb 17, 2017 60 mins
The kids receive feedback from a focus group, leaving one artist feeling overconfident and another humbled. Later, Jadakiss teaches the rappers how to turn haters into fans.
Episode 7
Fri, Feb 24, 2017 60 mins
JD brings the group to his interview with The Durtty Boyz at Hot 107.9, where they throw the kids an unexpected challenge. With the threat of elimination, one rapper gets shaken to the core.
Episode 8
Fri, Mar 3, 2017 60 mins
JD mixes up the management teams and challenges the young rappers to write, record and shoot a music video with past winners Miss Mulatto and Mani.
Episode 9
Fri, Mar 10, 2017 45 mins
JD splits the young rappers into two teams and challenges them to perform at a high school halftime show.
Episode 10
Fri, Mar 17, 2017 60 mins
Kelly Rowland and her personal trainer visit the five young rappers. Later, JD tests the kids on both their mental and physical stamina in the "Catch the Beat" challenge.
Episode 11
Fri, Mar 24, 2017 60 mins
Bow Wow stops by the house to help hone the five young rappers' media skills to prepare them for a press conference, television interview and photo shoot for True Star Jr. Magazine. Later, Nova throws another artist under the bus.
Episode 12
Fri, Mar 31, 2017 60 mins
One week before signing an artist, JD tests the young rappers in a battle rap. Rappers John John Da Don, Arsonal, Charlie Clips, DNA and Calicoe prepare the group; one rapper is sorely underestimated; and another makes an unforgettable decision.
Episode 13
Fri, Apr 7, 2017 60 mins
In the Season 3 finale, the artists prepare for their final performance. Later, JD makes his decision and awards one young rapper the chain and a contract with So So Def.