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.
MTV India is turning the heat all the way up with MTV Hustle 5, the country’s most influential rap and hip-hop reality show. Building on the overwhelming popularity of previous seasons, the fifth edition introduces an explosive blend of underground authenticity and mainstream spectacle.
Bringing together new-school lyricists, street rappers, and viral performers, Hustle 5 showcases how Indian hip-hop is no longer an underground movement—it’s now a cultural powerhouse.