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Rap legends DJ Target, Krept and Konan hunt for the next big MC to take over the scene.

Six new MCs. Epic challenges. One amazing opportunity. Rap legends DJ Target, Krept and Konan hunt for the next big MC to take over the scene.

Series 1

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The Rap Game UK: Series 1: Episode 3

Episode 3

BBC Three - The Rap Game UK, Series 1, Episode 3

DJ Target, Krept, Konan and guests Docta Cosmic and AJ Tracey test the artists' lyrics.

DJ Target, Krept, Konan and guests Docta Cosmic and AJ Tracey test the artists' lyrics and flow. They must perform a heartfelt dedication and prove they can ride different BPMs. 

This week tests the seven artists in the key MC skills of flow and lyric writing.

DJ Target, Krept and Konan spring a surprise challenge on the musicians by making them ride a whole host of beats with different BPMs, from Afrobeat to drum and bass, courtesy of Docta Cosmic. Special guest AJ Tracey watches and critiques, sharing intimate knowledge about his own approach to mic versatility. Can Chade, who came close to losing his spot in the competition last week, reward their faith in his raw potential? Or is his time up? 

In the next challlenge, things get deep as the artists are tasked with penning and performing a heartfelt dedication to a loved one. Tears flow as Ransom and Lady Ice open up about important family history. J Lucia frets that his ex-girlfriend will be a no-show, while lone wolf F.O.S. struggles with opening up at all.

The Rap Game UK: Series 1

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Seven MCs battle to become the first ever signing for Krept and Konan's record label.

UK rap legends DJ Target, Krept and  Konan are putting seven unsigned MCs head to head in a battle to become the first ever signing for Krept and Konan's record label.

UK rap legends DJ Target, Krept and Konan are putting seven unsigned MCs head to head in a battle to become the first ever signing for Krept and Konan's record label. Over six episodes, the trio will be testing the artists in every aspect of the rap industry to suss out who has got what it takes to get their name on the contract.

Each week the artists are set two tests in which they will be asked to step up and show that they have got the hardest bars, the songwriting props and the stage presence to cut it in the real world. The artists will be living under the same roof as they compete to change their lives for good.

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