After a five-year hiatus, Netflix's popular hip-hop competition show Rhythm + Flow will return for season two later this year.
The show that crowned its inaugural champion, Grammy-nominated MC D Smoke – and featured guest judges Cardi B, Chance The Rapper and TI – has dramatically shaken up the program's lineup with new judges Latto, DJ Khaled and Ludacris. Additionally, Eminem will be a special guest judge for the show's “Battle Round” competition.
“We're ramping things up with a new cast of global hitmakers on our judges and a new pool of unknown artists,” said Brandon Riegg, Netflix's vice president of nonfiction. “Hip-hop continues to evolve, so it will be exciting to see Ludacris, Latto and DJ Khaled guide the contestants through their journeys, along with legendary guest judges like Eminem providing their own brand of insight and advice . We've seen this kind of life-changing mentorship play out with past contestants whose musical geniuses have reached huge audiences across our global platform.”
Jessie Collins and Dionne Harmon, Rhythm + Flow's executive producers, echoed Riegg's enthusiasm in their joint statement. “We are so excited to be working with Netflix for its second season Rhythm + Flow. This season features a panel of judges, each with a distinct and influential role in hip-hop culture. In this important moment for the genre, the focus extends beyond the music alone. We're looking for unconventional voices and authentic stories that peel back the layers and invite fans to immerse themselves in the contestants' worlds as we highlight the ever-evolving spirit of hip-hop.”
There is no premiere date yet for the second season, which is expected later this year.
Rhythm + Flow has featured notable guest stars such as Miguel, Jhene Aiko, Snoop Dogg and the late Nipsey Hussle. Season one winner D Smoke bested runner-up Flawless Real Talk to win $250,000. In 2021, Smoke earned two Grammy nominations, including Best Rap album.
Watch the trailer below.
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