Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, & T.I. to Judge Netflix Hip-Hop Competition
Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, and T.I. are looking for rap’s next superstar.
The rappers have signed on as judges for Netflix’s “Rhythm + Flow,” a 10-part hip-hop talent search that is set to debut on the streaming service in 2019.
The competition series is being executive produced by John Legend and his Get Lifted Film Co., along with Jeff Gaspin, Jesse Collins, Nikki Boella, Jeff Pollack, Mike Jackson, and Ty Stiklorius. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the series will find and foster undiscovered hip-hop talent throughout multiple cities.
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— T.I. (@Tip) November 13, 2018
Cardi B, Chance, and T.I. will serve as the three main judges and executive producers, while additional artists and industry personalities will be announced leading up to the premiere.
Auditions are already underway. Chance posted an Instagram ad looking for hip-hop artists who are “unsigned, dedicated, and ready.” They can apply at RhythmAndFlowAuditions.com.
According to T.I., the show will be unlike any other. “You’ve never seen a show like this and with us as judges, the authenticity is gonna be through the roof,” said Tip, while Cardi asked, “DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES ??”