New Judges & Season Two Highlights

Atlanta, GA, the heartbeat of hip-hop culture, recently played host to the electrifying Rhythm + Flow Fan Fest. With new superstar judges Ludacris, Latto, and DJ Khaled, the event celebrated music, talent, and culture and left attendees excited for season two.

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The festival featured high-energy rap battles, food vendors, exclusive merchandise, immersive photo activations, and a show-stopping performance by Atlanta’s own Latto.

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Among the star-studded attendees were executive producer John Legend, actor and singer Rotimi, season one winner D. Smoke, rapper Lecrae, Nicco Annan (Uncle Clifford from P-Valley), Love & Hip Hop’s Khaotic, and many more.

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Rhythm + Flow is not just a music competition; it’s a platform to uncover the next generation’s rap superstar. Contestants from across the nation brought their hunger and determination to the stage, vying for the grand prize of $250,000 and the coveted title of hip hop’s newest star. With Atlanta serving as the cultural epicenter for this showdown, the event underscored the city’s influence and importance in shaping the future of the genre.

BOSSIP’s contributor Liz Smith caught up with some of the show’s heavy hitters on the red carpet to get an inside look at what fans can expect for Season Two.

“What separates the best from others, especially on this show, is knowing who you are and being able to convey that through your music because hip hop is so much about your story, where you’re from, the life you live,” said Executive Producer John Legend. “Being able to take that story and make music from it, music people can feel and connect to—I feel our winner is going to be able to do that!”

Executive producer Jesse Collins also weighed in on the judging panel for the new season:

“We were looking for a diverse group, a lot of fun, people who really represent the culture and love hip hop through and through. Mike Jackson, one of our EPs, is very picky about these things, but we’re really happy with who decided to join us. They’re all great, and I think everyone is going to love them!”

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Dionne Harmon, another executive producer, highlighted the unique challenges of creating a sophomore season:

“Season two is always more of a challenge than season one. People know about it, so you’ve got to weed through all the people that are coming to be on TV and find those who authentically want to be an artist and bring themselves without the drama. To me, that’s the hardest part!”

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For those ready to dive into the action, Episodes 1 through 4 of Rhythm + Flow Season Two are available now on Netflix. Episodes 5 through 7 drop on November 27, 2024, with the final episodes 8 through 10 airing December 4, 2024.

Check out our exclusive from the Rhythm + Flow Fan Fest!

Will you be tuning in to see who claims the crown this season? Let us know your thoughts below!