Music Wars Rockstar: Rap Life in IOS

Famous Rapper Career Simulator

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Our Expert Score

90/100

Music Wars Rockstar: Rap Life is perhaps the most comprehensive music industry simulator available on mobile. It goes far beyond just 'releasing a track'; it manages everything from your artist's 3D look to their relationship with rival rappers and record labels. The depth of the genre selection is incredible—you can choose from over 30 genres, including Hip Hop, Rock, and Electronica, each with its own chart dynamics.

The social aspect of the game is a standout feature. Starting 'beef' on social media or collaborating with other artists feels meaningful and directly impacts your chart performance and reputation. With a robust character creator and 16 different starting stories, the replayability is immense. Whether you're aiming for indie success or global superstardom, the game provides a gritty, realistic, and highly engaging look at the music business.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.4.6Tue Feb 17 2026

- Fix accept awards invitation bug

- Fix Level 8 deluxe album requirement not completing when releasing via Release Wizard

- Fix deluxe albums

- Added option to change title of deluxe album upon creation

- You can now rename unreleased songs via the songs catalog. Just tap the pencil icon on the song profile.

- Added challenges


From the creator of the long-running Music Wars music industry simulation series comes the latest entry, Music Wars Rockstar!

In Music Wars Rockstar, the story of your artist is yours to create. Choose what they look like, what their background is, what type of music you play, and go into the industry writing and recording your own songs. Partner with a label to reach a wider audience, or go your own route and stay independent. Build a social network full of friends who will gladly appear on your songs or invite you to perform on theirs, or start beef with others and write the next big diss track, stoking the social media flame and building your reputation while tearing others down.

CREATE YOUR OWN LEGACY

Create your character with an expansive 3D character creator, choose from one of 16 starting stories that help form who your artist is and where they came from, and begin your career with one of over 30 different music genres ranging from Pop and Hip Hop to Rock and Electronica.

DOMINATE THE CHARTS

Try to get your artist to the top of the charts, with 12 charts spanning 4 regions and 3 release types (Singles, Albums, Streaming).

GET NOMINATED (AND WIN)

Will you receive the recognition you deserve? Become nominated and win awards for your singles, albums, and even music videos!

START BEEF WITH OTHER ARTISTS

Utilize social media to befriend other artists, or turn them into bitter rivals.

CREATE YOUR OWN MERCH EMPIRE

Create your own custom merch, with up to 10 different types of customizable merch, including T-Shirts, Hoodies, Vinyl, and more. Sell them on the road when playing live shows, or in your own upgradeable webstore!

FILM MUSIC VIDEOS

Shoot your own music videos and upload them directly to the internet for your fans, and critics, to see. Watch as reaction videos appear in your feed, letting you know what the internet thinks of your music!

AND SO MUCH MORE

Music Wars Rockstar receives frequent game updates, adding more new features to the game. So many, we can’t even begin to list them all on one page, and it’s only just beginning! More updates will continue going forward into 2023 and we hope that you’ll join us for them! Follow us on Twitter @musicwarsempire, or join the forum at www.musicwars.app for all the latest news on updates.


Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Become a Rockstar! Create your artist, write songs, dominate charts, start rivalries, and build your legacy in the definitive music career simulator!

From the creator of the long-running Music Wars music industry simulation series comes the latest entry, Music Wars Rockstar!

In Music Wars Rockstar, the story of your artist is yours to create. Choose what they look like, what their background is, what type of music you play, and go into the industry writing and recording your own songs. Partner with a label to reach a wider audience, or go your own route and stay independent. Build a social network full of friends who will gladly appear on your songs or invite you to perform on theirs, or start beef with others and write the next big diss track, stoking the social media flame and building your reputation while tearing others down.

CREATE YOUR OWN LEGACY

Create your character with an expansive 3D character creator, choose from one of 16 starting stories that help form who your artist is and where they came from, and begin your career with one of over 30 different music genres ranging from Pop and Hip Hop to Rock and Electronica.

DOMINATE THE CHARTS

Try to get your artist to the top of the charts, with 12 charts spanning 4 regions and 3 release types (Singles, Albums, Streaming).

GET NOMINATED (AND WIN)

Will you receive the recognition you deserve? Become nominated and win awards for your singles, albums, and even music videos!

START BEEF WITH OTHER ARTISTS

Utilize social media to befriend other artists, or turn them into bitter rivals.

CREATE YOUR OWN MERCH EMPIRE

Create your own custom merch, with up to 10 different types of customizable merch, including T-Shirts, Hoodies, Vinyl, and more. Sell them on the road when playing live shows, or in your own upgradeable webstore!

FILM MUSIC VIDEOS

Shoot your own music videos and upload them directly to the internet for your fans, and critics, to see. Watch as reaction videos appear in your feed, letting you know what the internet thinks of your music!

AND SO MUCH MORE

Music Wars Rockstar receives frequent game updates, adding more new features to the game. So many, we can’t even begin to list them all on one page, and it’s only just beginning! More updates will continue going forward into 2023 and we hope that you’ll join us for them! Follow us on Twitter @musicwarsempire, or join the forum at www.musicwars.app for all the latest news on updates.

This app uses Apple's standard EULA, available at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/


Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 with 5977 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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Music Wars Rockstar: Rap Life is a definitive music industry simulator. Build your character from the ground up, choose your genre, and record hit songs. Navigate the complexities of the business by signing label deals, managing social media beefs, and touring the world. Dominate 12 different charts and win prestigious awards as you build your merch empire.

Features

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3D character and merch creator

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Over 30 playable music genres

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Real-time chart and award systems

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Complex social and rivalry mechanics

Tips

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Q&A

Yes, you can choose to remain an indie artist and keep all profits, though your marketing reach may be smaller than with a label.

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