Seven young artists join Jermaine Dupri in Atlanta for his 10 week rapper boot camp as they compete for a record contract with So So Def. Snoop Dogg, Timbaland and Da Brat lend their expertise as season 2 kicks off with a huge twist.
Nelly and Monica join Jermaine Dupri as he challenges the five rappers to write and record a rap about their city. Two parents come head to head, while one young rapper struggles to stay afloat.
Queen Latifah gives the five aspiring rappers a lesson on image and standing out. The kids compete to land the cover of a huge hip hop magazine.
Bow Wow and Da Brat visit as Jermaine Dupri teaches five young rappers the history of So So Def. One manager loses their cool, while another pulls the plug. For the first time ever, JD debates sending a finalist home.
JD decides to mix up the manager-artist pairs as five young rappers face a focus group of their peers and try to sell themselves at a press conference. Two parents go head to head, while another attempts to sabotage their new artist.
