The Rap Game UK

Aug 22, 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.

Aug 29, 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.

Sep 5, 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

Sep 12, 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.

Sep 19, 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.

Sep 26, 2019

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

Oct 22, 2020

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.

Oct 29, 2020

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.

Nov 5, 2020

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.

Nov 12, 2020

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.

Nov 19, 2020

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.

Nov 26, 2020

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.

Jul 22, 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.

Jul 29, 2021

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.

Aug 5, 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 Dizzee Rascal.

Aug 12, 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.

Aug 19, 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.

Aug 26, 2021

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.

Aug 11, 2022

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.

Aug 18, 2022

The artists clash before exploring their Britishness in challenge two. Featuring special guests Lethal Bizzle, Jaykae and Nolay.

Aug 25, 2022

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.

Sep 1, 2022

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.

Sep 8, 2022

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.

Sep 15, 2022

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.

Nov 6, 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.

Nov 13, 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.

Nov 20, 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.

Nov 27, 2023

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

Dec 4, 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.

Dec 11, 2023

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.

Nov 5, 2024

After a shock first challenge elimination twist, the artists head to the studio to prove themselves. The guest mentor is Fumez the Engineer.

Nov 12, 2024

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.

Nov 19, 2024

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.

Nov 26, 2024

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.

Dec 3, 2024

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

Dec 10, 2024

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?