Netflix, on Friday, announced that its hit music competition series Rhythm + Flow will feature DJ Khaled, Ludacris and Latto as the newest judges for the next season.
Special guest judge Eminem will join the competition’s ‘battles’ round from a surprise location, Netflix added in their press release. Information about other music moguls and industry icons, who will be a part of the show at later stages, will be announced at a later date.
The series is currently in production and slated to premiere later this year.
Rhythm + Flow, Netflix’s hip-hop music competition, is hosted by a panel of industry heavy-hitters, in the hope of discovering the next generation’s rap star. This competition will see contestants from all over the country who are hungry for the grand prize of $250,000 and take home the title of hip hop’s newest star.
“We are taking things up a notch with a new cast of global hitmakers in our judges and a new pool of undiscovered artists,” said Brandon Riegg, Vice President of Nonfiction Series, Netflix.
“Hip-hop continues to evolve so it’ll be thrilling to see Ludacris, Latto and DJ Khaled mentoring contestants during their journeys, along with legendary guest judges like Eminem providing their own brand of insight and advice. We saw this type of life-changing mentorship play out with past contestants whose musical geniuses reached massive audiences across our global platform,” he added.
“We are so excited to partner with Netflix for the second season of Rhythm + Flow. This season features a powerhouse panel of judges, each with a distinct and influential role in hip-hop culture. In this significant moment for the genre, the focus extends beyond the music alone,” said Jesse Collins & Dionne Harmon, Executive Producers, Rhythm + Flow.
“We’re seeking unconventional voices and authentic stories that peel back layers and invite fans to immerse themselves in the contestants’ world as we spotlight the continually evolving spirit of hip-hop,” Collins & Harmon added.
D Smoke, who won the first season of Rhythm & Flow, has since been nominated for the Grammy and NAACP.
Rhythm & Flow has also been adapted in other countries, including France and most recently Italy.
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