S01E01 Let the hustle begin!
From the hoods of L.A to the gullies of Mumbai, rap has become the voice of the voiceless and a symbol of living your dreams. Join Raftaar, Raja Kumari and Nucleya in the making of...
MTV Hustle
Hip-Hop, Don’t Stop
S01E07: Oh no! A blunder by Shetty Saa!
It's time to bring the A game for the Hustlers as they are about to go head to head against their fellow contestants. But all this pressure to perform has a negative impact on Shetty Saa, and he forgets his lyrics midway through his performance. Will he be able to bounce back? Or is this the end to his journey?
Overview
MTV Hustle is India's first rap reality show. Judged by Raftaar, Nucleya and Raja Kumari, it premiered on 9 August 2019. Hosted by Gaelyn Mendonca, it airs on MTV India.
Episodes
S01E02 Naezy in awe of an O.G!
Even before he drops his first bar, Raftaar cannot help but praise Hemant Dhyani, not just for his musical skills but also for his efforts in making hip-hop accessible to the underprivileged and for raising...
S01E03 A gala at Hustle!
Raja Kumari kickstarts Hustle with a bang by delivering a fantastic performance of her song 'Meera". The brilliant contestants set the stage on fire with melody, dance and lyrical masterpieces too. Watch this enthralling episode...
S01E04 An MCs inspiring lyrical spectacle!
As some of the most talented rappers spit their best verses, EPR arrives onstage and delivers a strong message through his heart-wrenching rap about suicide prevention and nearly moves Nucleya to tears. Tune in to...
S01E05 Salim Merchant joins the hustlers!
After a powerful and thought-provoking performance by EPR that has the judges and the audience on their feet, Salim Merchant cannot help but join him on stage to add a new twist to his lyrics...
S01E06 MZ Bella impresses Raftaar!
The popular Indian rapper, Raga, slays the stage with his thought-provoking rap and energetic performance. Raga then clears the air with MZ Bella regarding a beef they previously had and MZ Bella leaves both Raga...
S01E07 Oh no! A blunder by Shetty Saa!
It's time to bring the A game for the Hustlers as they are about to go head to head against their fellow contestants. But all this pressure to perform has a negative impact on Shetty...
S01E08 Akshay and Lakshya in trouble!
Lakshya Bhardwaj and Akshay Kumar get on Raftaar's bad side after their face-off goes terribly wrong. Raftaar furiously tears the lyric sheet as he reminds the two contestants that this show is not a joke....
S01E09 Agsy sheds light on child abuse!
Agsy sheds light on child abuse through her exquisite lyrics which brings tears to Raja Kumari. The entire crowd, contestants, and the remaining judges are touched by her expression.
S01E10 Naezy lauds inspiring Raeza!
Raeza kills the stage with her beautiful rendition towards her fellow rappers, namely EPR, Shetty Saa, and MC Heam. Being one of the youngest contestants, Raeza credits her fellow rappers for motivating her with the...
S01E11 Brodha V in awe of RCR!
Brodha V, a renowned rapper and lyricist, is here to soak in the Hustle experience. In the previous weeks, RCR delivered some emotionally charged rap performances. In contrast, he owns the stage tonight with his...
S01E12 EPR spits fire against acid!
Brodha V and Raftaar kick-start the show with a powerful performance that has the audience mesmerised and wanting more. And EPR gives them what they want, with a powerful performance that pays tribute to acid...
S01E13 Shekhar to King: Please sing again!
Famed Bollywood music director, Shekhar Ravjiani hits the Hustle stage to see what the competition has to offer. He is left astounded with King Rocco's performance so much that he requests him to sing again....
S01E14 All praises for Himan!
Despite forgetting his lines, Himan receives high commendation from the judges for being in sync with the rap flow. Shekhar Ravjiani is so impressed with Himan's lyrics that he invites him to write for his...
S01E15 King's rule prevails!
Being an avid fan of King, guest Bobby Friction calls him out to be the first performer of the night. Well, King does not disappoint! He drops a show-stopping performance that has the judges and...
S01E16 Tribute to a soldier's wife!
Shloka is back with a bang and has the Hustle house wrapped in strong patriotic vibe with his ode to the brave wives of the soldiers. Touching on their suspenseful life and how she becomes...
S01E17 Fotty Seven's rap jugalbandi!
Fotty Seven opens the semi-finals with a spectacular performance and captivates the crowd. Being a massive representative of the underground rap scene, Fotty joins M-Zee Bella in a collaborative performance which takes rap to a...
S01E18 Fight for the finale!
King, RCR, Void, and Agsy have all their cards on the table as they fight for the last seat in the finals. All the hard work, dedication and patience has come down to this final...
S01E19 Grand finale is here!
As the highly-anticipated grand finale knocks the door of MTV Hustle, the energy and excitement reaches a record breaking height with the performances by L Fresh the Lion and MC Mirrah! The contestants keep the...
S01E20 Grand Finale: Who is the ultimate hustler?
After a Hustle of three quick months and even quicker raps, it is finally the time to choose the ultimate hustler in the Grand Finale. EPR and M-Zee Bella, the two hustlers who made their...
Cast
Raftaar
Judge
Dino James
Squad Boss
Dee MC
Squad Boss
EPR Iyer
Squad Boss
Ikka
Judge
Raga
Squad Boss
Jasmeet Singh Bhatia
Host
Talha Siddiqui
Host
