MTV Hustle - Season 1

First aired: 8/10/2019 20 episodes

Episodes

1. Let the hustle begin!

Aired: 8/10/2019

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 history as 40 aspiring emcees try their best to be the country's latest hip-hop icon. Killer bars, dope beats and a hustler's attitude, catch it all and more.

2. Naezy in awe of an O.G!

Aired: 8/11/2019

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 the country's next round of O.Gs through the Dharavi Project.

3. A gala at Hustle!

Aired: 8/17/2019

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 to see the names of the top 15 drop.

4. An MCs inspiring lyrical spectacle!

Aired: 8/18/2019

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 witness EPR's sensational performance along with the judges' reactions and more.

5. Salim Merchant joins the hustlers!

Aired: 8/24/2019

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 and delivery style. And what follows might go down as the best performance on Hustle's stage to date. Watch their stunning performance among many others.

6. MZ Bella impresses Raftaar!

Aired: 8/25/2019

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 and Raftaar impressed with his inspiring rap performance!

7. Oh no! A blunder by Shetty Saa!

Aired: 8/31/2019

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?

8. Akshay and Lakshya in trouble!

Aired: 9/1/2019

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. Will this incident risk their future in the competition?

9. Agsy sheds light on child abuse!

Aired: 9/7/2019

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.

10. Naezy lauds inspiring Raeza!

Aired: 9/8/2019

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 confidence to deliver the rap she wants to convey. All the contestants have a group hug after her performance bringing Raeza to tears of joy.

11. Brodha V in awe of RCR!

Aired: 9/14/2019

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 swagger and impresses the judges with his extremely catchy made-for-radio song. Brodha V is in awe of RCR's performance and confesses that he would listen to this song in his car on a daily basis.

12. EPR spits fire against acid!

Aired: 9/15/2019

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 attack survivors and the courage of souls like Laxmi Agarwal.

13. Shekhar to King: Please sing again!

Aired: 9/21/2019

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. The crowd goes wild as King manages to deliver an extravagant ensemble back to back. Tune in to this exciting episode, now on Voot!

14. All praises for Himan!

Aired: 9/22/2019

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 production. Adding to Himan's happiness, Nucleya also wishes to collaborate with him after the show. Watch his amazing performance and more, now on Voot!

15. King's rule prevails!

Aired: 9/28/2019

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 the audience on their feet swaying to his rhythm. Watch King open with a stunner followed by other great performances and a dazzling opener from L-Fresh the Lion and MC Mirrah in this episode.

16. Tribute to a soldier's wife!

Aired: 9/29/2019

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 part of the soldier's sacrifice for the country, experience the rollercoaster of emotions in this epic rap tribute, now on Voot!

17. Fotty Seven's rap jugalbandi!

Aired: 10/5/2019

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 whole new level. Tune in to this exciting episode, now on Voot!

18. Fight for the finale!

Aired: 10/6/2019

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 moment that will decide their fates. Who will join EPR, M Zee Bella, and Shloka in the finale?

19. Grand finale is here!

Aired: 10/12/2019

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 musical spirits high with their spectacular rap as they try to gain an upper hand. Watch the first part of supremely entertaining grand finale.

20. Grand Finale: Who is the ultimate hustler?

Aired: 10/13/2019

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 way to the grand finale battle it out to win the coveted crown. But who will be crowned as the winner of the first-ever Hustle rap battle?