Soulja Boy Opens Applications for Rapper University After Streamer University Snub

Soulja Boy has turned an online slight into a new opportunity: on Sunday (June 12) he released the trailer for Rapper University and opened applications on the program’s official website. The move follows a public tease after he said he was not invited to streamer Kai Cenat’s Streamer University 2026, and it immediately reframes the conversation from internet theater to a creator-driven experiment in music and entertainment.

In the trailer and accompanying materials, Soulja pitches Rapper University as a filmed program set in Atlanta that will stream on his Twitch channel, a hybrid space where music, mentorship and creator culture collide. The application page asks hopefuls to upload a one-minute YouTube audition explaining why they should be chosen and to paste that link into the portal. But despite the name, the program is not limited to rappers.

How it works

The site explicitly invites producers, creators, teachers, mentors, guest judges, managers, promoters and other industry-adjacent roles, positioning the rollout less as a talent show and more as a hub for people looking to plug into the modern music economy. There’s also a free browser game tied to the campaign, a small interactive affordance that signals Soulja’s interest in building a multi-layered, digital-first brand around the idea.

“‘Turn My Swag On’ was just orientation,” Soulja quipped in the comments on XXL’s post about the initiative.

“Top students will qualify for exclusive prizes, industry opportunities and \”the ultimate bragging rights,\”” the program description adds.

Details remain deliberately sparse beyond the application mechanics. No official premiere date has been shared, but the open submission window implies more announcements will arrive in the coming weeks as the project takes shape and Soulja populates the roster with instructors and collaborators.

Whether Rapper University becomes a new proving ground, a social-media event, or something in between, it is consistent with Soulja Boy’s long-running playbook: translate internet attention into ventures that straddle culture and commerce. For now, the immediate headline is simple — applications are live, and the program is recruiting more than just emcees.

Those interested can apply now on the Rapper University official website. Watch the Trailer for Soulja Boy’s Rapper University