Series synopsis
The Rap Game UK is a British reality television series that premiered on BBC Three on August 22, 2019. It stars Casyo Valentine Johnson, Karl Dominic Wilson, DJ Target and F.O.S.
In The Rap Game UK, 5 aspiring British MCs move into a residential recording studio to spend 30 days together, writing, performing and ultimately competing to prove that they're the next rap superstar.
Reflecting the new wave of British rap-influenced music that's conquering the charts, the series follows the MCs as in every episode, they write, practice and perform a new track. All the while, they are being trained, mentored and given a crash course in the music business by some of the UK's bi ...
Premise
In The Rap Game UK, 5 aspiring British MCs move into a residential recording studio to spend 30 days together, writing, performing and ultimately competing to prove that they're the next rap superstar.
Reflecting the new wave of British rap-influenced music that's conquering the charts, the series follows the MCs as in every episode, they write, practice and perform a new track. All the while, they are being trained, mentored and given a crash course in the music business by some of the UK's biggest rap names.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Casyo Valentine Johnson as Self
- Karl Dominic Wilson as Self
- DJ Target as Self
- F.O.S as Self
- Ransom FA as Self
- Chade Paine as Self
- Unknown Smooth as Self
- Kiico as Self
Supporting cast
- J Lucia as Self
- Lady Ice as Self
- Jovanni Shemar Sterling (Graft) as Self
- DDROID as Self
- LESiA as Self
- Shogun as Self
- MICAHH as Self
- Zones as Self
- D Live as Self
- Oakzy B as Self
- POCAA as Self
- Saiduu as Self
Guest cast
- Fumez the Engineer as Self - Guest Mentor
- JME as Self - Guest Mentor
- Miraa May as Self - Guest Mentor
- Margz as Self - Guest Mentor
- Frisco as Self - Guest Mentor
- Flowdan as Self - Guest Mentor
- Bellah as Self - Guest Mentor
- D Double E as Self - Guest Mentor
- ArrDee as Self - Guest Mentor
- NSG as Self - Guest Mentor
- Potter Payper as Self - Guest Mentor
- Riki Bleau as Self - Guest Mentor
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 36 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | August 22, 2019 | September 26, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 6 | October 22, 2020 | November 26, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 6 | July 22, 2021 | August 26, 2021 |
| Season 4 | 6 | August 11, 2022 | September 15, 2022 |
| Season 5 | 6 | November 6, 2023 | December 11, 2023 |
| Season 6 | 6 | November 5, 2024 | December 10, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 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. |
August 22, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 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. |
August 29, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 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 |
September 5, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
1. Welcome to the Rap Game UK 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. |
October 22, 2020 |
| 2 |
2. Collab & Clash 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. |
October 29, 2020 |
| 3 |
3. Pressure & Purpose 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. |
November 5, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 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. |
July 22, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 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. |
July 29, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 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. |
August 5, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 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. |
August 11, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The artists clash before exploring their Britishness in challenge two. Featuring special guests Lethal Bizzle, Jaykae and Nolay. |
August 18, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 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. |
August 25, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Intro and Identity 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. |
November 6, 2023 |
| 2 |
Rid and Replace 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. |
November 13, 2023 |
| 3 |
Clash and Create 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. |
November 20, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rip Up the Rule Book After a shock first challenge elimination twist, the artists head to the studio to prove themselves. The guest mentor is Fumez the Engineer. |
November 5, 2024 |
| 2 |
Heartbreak and Hostility 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. |
November 12, 2024 |
| 3 |
Versus and Verses 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. |
November 19, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Three |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 22, 2019 |
| Last aired | December 10, 2024 |
| Status | continue |