MTV Hustle

MTV Hustle is an Indian rap and hip-hop reality show. Aspiring rappers battle it out to become India's biggest hip-hop star. The show airs on MTV India. The first season premiered on 10 August 2019, and was judged by Raftaar, Nucleya and Raja Kumari, accompanied by host Gaelyn Mendonca. The second season premiered on 3 September 2022. Hosted by Krissann Barretto, the show was judged by Badshah along with four squad bosses - EPR Iyer, Dino James, Dee MC and King Rocco. The third season premiered on 21 October 2023. Hosted by Wicked Sunny and Super Mannik, the show was judged by Badshah for the second time consecutively, along with four squad bosses - EPR Iyer, Dino James, Dee MC and Ikka. The fourth season premiered on 19 October 2024. Hosted by MC Talha and MC Jizzy, the show was judged by Raftaar and Ikka, along with four squad bosses - EPR Iyer, Dino James, Dee MC and Raga. The fifth season premiered on August 8, 2026, on MTV India and Jio Hotstar. This season also streamed on Netflix for global audience. On 10 December 2023, during episode 16 of season 3, Samantha Ruth Prabhu announced the Tamil edition of MTV Hustle Namma Pettai.