Ep 2. Hip Hop Edition: Rap Battle
- October 14, 2021
- 42 min
Hip Hop couples are put to the test in the second episode of Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition season 18. In this episode, titled "Rap Battle," the couples are given a unique opportunity to use their passion for hip hop music to work through their relationship issues.
The episode begins with a group therapy session led by the famous couple and marriage counselors Drs. Ish and V. In this session, the couples are encouraged to open up about their feelings and the issues that have brought them to Marriage Boot Camp.
Later on, the couples are surprised with a visit from rapper and Love & Hip Hop: Miami star Trina. Trina challenges the couples to channel their emotions into rap verses and face off against each other in a rap battle.
The couples are divided into teams and given a specific topic to rap about. As they work on their verses, tensions run high as some couples struggle to work together and others find that their partners' verses hit too close to home.
Once the verses are prepared, the couples meet in the "rap battle ring" to face off against each other. Each couple takes turns rapping their verses, with the other couples and a live audience watching on.
As the couples leave the ring and return to the house, some feel triumphant while others are left feeling frustrated. The group therapy session that follows allows the couples to process their emotions and reflect on the lessons they learned from the rap battle exercise.
Throughout the episode, viewers also get to see behind-the-scenes clips of the couples as they navigate their daily lives in the Marriage Boot Camp house. From tense conversations to sweet moments of reconciliation, the episode offers a glimpse into the ups and downs of being in a relationship in the public eye.
Overall, "Rap Battle" offers a unique and engaging way for the couples to work on their communication and relationship skills. By using hip hop as a tool for self-expression, the couples are able to tap into their emotions and work through their problems in a creative and engaging way.