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Rhythm + Flow season 2 continued to raise the bar for competition with its fifth episode, released on November 27, 2024. The series surprised the contestants with a special appearance of rap icon Eminem.
Contestants competed at Detroit's St. Andrews Hall, a venue renowned for its ties to battle rap history and its feature in Eminem's 8 Mile. This episode of Rhythm + Flow showcased seven intense rap battles where 14 contestants vied for a chance to move forward. Each artist faced elimination, with only seven advancing to the next round.
The stakes were as high as $250,000, and the title of hip-hop’s next big star hung in the balance. Contestants who faced elimination in Rhythm + Flow season 2 episode 5 were:
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- RHOME
- K’Alley
- Bunduke
- Honie Gold
- LG
- SeeFour.
Notably, the result of the battle between Donno and Detroit Diamond was left in suspense, setting the stage for the next episode.
Rhythm + Flow: Battle showdown
Battle 1: Jay Taj vs. RHOME
Jay Taj and RHOME set the tone for the night with a heated face-off. Jay Taj expressed confidence before the battle, stating,
“When I rap, I say to you exactly what I would say to you in a conversation.”
On the other hand, RHOME aimed to showcase a new side of himself in the battle.
Eminem described both performances as “dope,” and Latto praised their confidence. However, Jay Taj emerged victorious, with his sharp delivery giving him the edge. RHOME accepted his elimination gracefully, stating,
“I did everything I wanted to do, but at the same time, I can’t fear no man.”
Battle 2: DreTL vs. K’Alley
DreTL and K’Alley brought contrasting styles to their battle in Rhythm + Flow. The former acknowledged his opponent's talent but warned, “Don’t hold back. Don’t think we’re friends.” K’Alley echoed the sentiment, saying,
“I told him, ‘go hard, kill me, because I’m gonna kill you.’”
Despite K’Alley’s strong start, he forgot some of his lyrics during the performance. Eminem empathized, saying, “S**t happens, man. It happens,” while also commending DreTL’s skills. K’Alley was eliminated but remained optimistic, sharing,
“This s**t made me a better artist. I hope Dre wins that money.”
Battle 3: Bunduke vs. Yoshi Vintage
Bunduke and Yoshi Vintage faced off in a high-stakes battle. The former chose to freestyle part of his performance. He stated, “She talked about my arm," explaining his choice to do a rebuttal on the spot. However, the judges favored Yoshi Vintage for her preparedness and brutal delivery.
Royce Da 5'9 asked Bunduke, “You was freestyling?” and acknowledged his effort, but Yoshi’s precision secured her victory. Bunduke reflected on his journey, saying,
“I kept it real, and I stayed true to my principles.”
Battle 4: Honie Gold vs. Tia P.
Honie Gold and Tia P. delivered an energetic battle in Rhythm + Flow episode 5, but Honie Gold stumbled, forgetting her lyrics. Tia P. impressed the judges, with Eminem commending her stage presence and Latto affirming, “Tia, you got it.” She advanced while Honie Gold exited the competition.
Battle 5: LG vs. Jaxs
LG and Jaxs both struggled with their performances, forgetting parts of their lyrics. Eminem remarked,
“I’m sad because I don’t feel like that was a true representation of either one of y’all.”
The judges asked them to perform a free verse without a beat, but Jaxs ultimately won the round. LG expressed herself while exiting the competition, stating,
“I’m disappointed in myself because I know what I can do,"
Battle 6: Sura Ali vs. SeeFour
Sura Ali brought fierce energy to her battle against SeeFour. Though the former admitted to having limited battle rap experience, she displayed aggression and confidence, impressing the judges. Eminem even joked,
“For a second, I thought you were gonna punch him.”
Sura Ali’s commanding performance earned her the win, while SeeFour reflected, “I did all I could.”
Battle 7: Donno vs. Detroit Diamond
The final battle of Rhythm + Flow episode 5, featuring Donno and Detroit Diamond, ended in suspense. The tension between the two competitors was palpable, with Donno declaring, “I’m in your city. Come on now. Run it,” and Detroit Diamond vowing to let her performance do the talking.
Detroit Diamond utilized her home-ground advantage, referencing 8 Mile and building a connection with the audience. Eminem commented on the clever move, saying,
“It feels like something I would have done back in the day.”
However, he noted that Donno’s lyrics were slightly stronger. The result will be revealed in episode 6.
Fans waiting for the outcome of Donno and Detroit Diamond’s battle can check out episode 6 of Rhythm + Flow on Netflix.
