The Rap Game UK

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.

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.

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.

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.The second challenge takes a different approach, with Target, Krept and Konan keen to dig a bit deeper into the artists' identities, as they ask them what it means to them to be British.Topics like heritage, class, racism and even the government are all covered in an intense performance day, presided over by guest mentor, Jaykae at Manchester's Victoria Baths.One artist in particular blows the others away and gains top spot in the rankings, whilst another is left unimpressed with their bottom placing.

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.For their next challenge they must put differences aside to collaborate with each other as they write and perform to live band, The Compozers, watched by rap icon Kojey Radical. And there are some big surprises along the way that throw the rankings, and the competition wide open.

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.For their next challenge, the rivalry ramps up as they're split into two groups to create their own diss track videos - each aimed at the other. Guest mentor P Money then views and judges each completed videos. Tensions boil over as the gloves come off and the rankings take another turn for the unexpected. The artists also find out that by the end of next week, half of them will be leaving the competition.

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.With the battle for the final three places still wide open, the artists are set their second challenge, to perform live in front of a crowd, the true test of any performer and something not all of them have done before. D-Block Europe oversee the six live performances that all provide our judges with food for thought ahead of the whittle, including a mixed bag of crowd favourites. The following day Target, Krept and Konan deliver their final verdict, the all important news of which three have made it through to the Rap Game final, and which three will be sent packing.

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.Next they prepare for their final challenge, to record a track for Radio 1Xtra's Kenny Allstar show. Everyone, including guest mentor Tiffany Calver, meet to listen to the tracks go out live, as DJ Target, Krept & Konan use the radio listeners' feedback to help decide who wins the final, and the coveted £20,000 prize.

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.

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.

It's episode three of The Rap Game UK. This week a new artist joins the competition and there are two fresh challenges to test the six artists further - the theme this week is Faith and Focus.DJ Target, Krept & Konan challenge the artists to write 32 bars about something they believe in, before being surprised with a gospel choir for a performance in front of Ghetts.In challenge two the artists are surprised in the middle of the night to write bars through the night and early hours for a performance in front of Grime legend Dizzee Rascal. It's a race against time as the artists attempt to prove they can show focus and determination to be ready to perform - even at the shortest of notice.

It's episode four of The Rap Game UK, and this week is all about Versatility and Vision.Krept, Konan and DJ Target surprise the artists with their first challenge: the three-beat flow test, where they must prove they can ride and catch three different style beats in front of special guest mentor Darkoo. Will they rise to the challenge?

The five remaining artists face two fresh challenges. First, each must write a track about determination and winning, with the best track being chosen by a sportsperson to inspire their team. With the final approaching, it's an opportunity for the rappers to show Krept, Konan and DJ Target that they have the hunger and desire to win that £20k music prize. They also perform their tracks in front of Big Zuu and Premier league footballer Michail Antonio. 

It's the final episode of The Rap Game UK and the last chance for the five artists to impress Krept, Konan and DJ Target in their battle for the £20k music prize.It's been a tough contest for the MCs, and their hard work culminates in one final challenge - performing their final bars on Kenny Allstar's legendary 1Xtra show.

DJ Target, Krept & Konan start the search for a new British rap star. The 6 artists perform A Capella before rapping about a key moment in their life to guest mentor Rapman.

DJ Target, Krept & Konan test the artists further. First, they must collaborate with each other before facing off in a fearsome clash. Guests: Yungen, Young T & Bugsey

DJ Target, Krept and Konan spring a shock on the artists by surprising them with their first challenge - they have 60 minutes to write about their musical influences. It's a race against time as the artists attempt to prove they can write bars under pressure, before performing in front of rap legend D Double E. In the second challenge, JME is the guest mentor as the artists are given a platform to rap about an issue they care about. From homelessness to the BLM movement, the artists dig deep to share their emotionally charged views on world events. But before they can take to the stage, the Covid-19 pandemic threatens to shut down the competition, while one rapper's actions cost him his place in the penthouse.

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.

DJ Target, Krept and Konan set two new challenges for the artists: create a beat and shoot a music video. Working with acclaimed producers The Fanatix, the six artists must articulate their creative visions in the recording studio and create a bespoke backing beat. They have just 30 minutes each. Krept, Konan and Target pick the winning beat, which will be used by all artists in the second challenge - shooting a music video together. They each have eight bars to make their mark, and a budget to ensure their style and props are on point. To help them work on their visual brand, they each visit stylist to the stars, Ayishat Akanbi. But will they embrace her advice? Renowned video director Ashleigh Jadee works with the artists on the shoot. Time is limited as each artist strives to make a visual impact against the clock. Who will pop and who will flop? Manchester rapper Aitch is on hand to give feedback on the finished video before a dramatic twist surprises the artists - for the first time, the rankings are revealed face to face.

It's the last chance for the six hopefuls to impress Krept, Konan and DJ Target in their battle for the record deal. It has been a tough competition for the unsigned MCs, and all their hard work culminates in two do-or-die challenges. They will be grilled by the scene's biggest social influencers to see how they fare in the media pit, then they will perform their final bars on Kenny Allstar's legendary 1Xtra show. Krept, Konan and DJ Target are on hand to judge and advise before making their final decision on which artist will win the one-single deal.

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 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.

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

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

DJ Target, Krept & Konan ask UK rap scene influencers to critique the artists. They're then sent home to film a music video. Guests are Matt Walker, Harry Pinero & Remel London.

Only one can win the recording contract with Play Dirty Records. But after six weeks of hard graft, who deserves it most? This week the artists are given advice on how to survive fame courtesy of Stefflon Don; receive one on one mentoring sessions from Krept & Konan and DJ Target; and then finally make the long trip down to London and the BBC 1Xtra Radio Studios for a nerve-jangling finale appearance on the Kenny Allstar show. But with tensions high, some of the artists clash, while others channel their emotions to deliver killer performances. This is their last chance to wow with their bars and the whole of the UK is poised and ready to give them their raw feedback - what will real fans say, given the chance? And who will emerge as the winner of The Rap Game UK, 2019? It all ends here...