Season 4 2017 - 2018

In the Season 4 premiere, Jermaine Dupri's five new artists are tested on their foundation; and despite getting advice from Bow Wow, Ricci Bitti makes a huge mistake

Jermaine Dupri challenges the youngsters to rap with legendary beatboxer Doug E. Fresh; Lil Bri fights to keep her spot at the top.

Jermaine gives his young rappers the chance to create a song from scratch with producer Zaytoven and have their works broadcast on the radio; Ricci and her manager must shape up before Jermaine ships them out.

The five young rappers perform for a hidden focus group, then use the group's feedback for an even bigger performance; Jordan and Rap-Unzel struggle to remember their lyrics despite Da Brat's help.

JD gives the young artists a lesson on teamwork and throws them into the center of the ring at the UniverSoul Circus; Lil Bri steps into the leadership role; Jordan's constant battle with memorization takes a toll on the group.

JD switches up the teams and challenges them to to come up with their own signature dances, write raps and shoot viral videos; despite their differences, Tiki and Bri are forced to work together.

JD challenges the young rappers to find their own personal style and brand, starting from a blank canvas: white t-shirt and jeans.

JD challenges the rappers to use their voices as instruments and perform with drummer Tony Royster Jr. and 60 classical musicians from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra; Street Bud and Ricci Bitti struggle to remember their lyrics.

D challenges the artists to show their star power and takes in Keke Palmer and director Benny Boom to work with the kids on their new music video.

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.

JD splits the five young rappers into boys and girls teams, then challenges them to perform at a Sweet 16 birthday party; Ricci and Rapunzel try to squash their beef and put on a great show; Street attempts to work with suave Jordan.

JD lines up a press tour for the youngsters featuring an interview with actress-singer Teyana Taylor; Jordan tries to find the balance between his swagged-out new persona and humble roots.

The young rappers apply everything they have learned the past 12 weeks in a final performance to show JD who deserves to be signed to his label.