Ep 3. Rhyme or Treason

In The Rap Game season 5 episode 3 titled "Rhyme or Treason," the young rappers are given a unique challenge by series mentor Jermaine Dupri. Having just finished a lesson on cultural appropriation in music and the importance of paying homage to the pioneers who came before them, the contestants are tasked with creating a tribute song for a legendary hip-hop artist.

As the young rappers begin to work on their tribute tracks, tensions flare as some struggle to put their own creative spin on the classic beats and lyrics, while others worry about staying true to the original sound and style of the artist they are honoring. Adding to the pressure, Jermaine Dupri brings in a surprise special guest to help judge the challenge - the celebrated hip-hop artist being paid tribute.

As the contestants perform their tracks for the guest judge, they are critiqued on both their talent and their ability to capture the essence of the artist they are paying tribute to. With the stakes higher than ever and egos on the line, tensions continue to mount between the young rappers as they struggle to prove their worth in the rap game.

Overall, "Rhyme or Treason" is an exciting and emotional episode that challenges the young rappers to dig deep and pay respect to the pioneers who paved the way for hip-hop today. As the competition heats up and the contestants continue to grow and evolve as artists, viewers are left on the edge of their seats wondering who will come out on top.