The winner of the second season of the rap reality show Hustle was Abhishek Baisla, aka MC Square. Tanishq Singh, aka Paradox, and Nihar Hodawadekar, aka Mumbaikar Nazz, were named first and second runners-up, respectively. The MTV show, judged by Badshah, aired its grand finale on Sunday.
Squad Bosses Dee MC, EPR, Dino James, and King also performed for their respective squad contestants. Ikka Singh, a well-known rapper, appeared as a special guest and delivered a thunderous performance. The night also featured some heartfelt and candid revelations from the talent live on stage, as well as a friendly roast of all the contestants in true-blue rap style.
“I had a childhood dream of becoming a star, and now I can proudly tell my mother that her son is indeed one,” Abhishek Baisla, aka MC Square, said after his big win. My dreams have come true thanks to the Realme MTV Hustle 2.0. The love and support from Badshah sir and my fellow competitors kept me going it all added up. This victory is dedicated to the entire rap community. Hip-hop is here to stay. Haryana, Hind, and Lambardar salute you.”
MTV Hustle 2.0 has “raised the bar for rap music and reality television by bringing raw talent and professional grooming in one place,” according to Judge Badshah.
“All of our talented contestants have amazed me week after week with their storytelling and skill,” he continued. Abhishek has unquestionably proven to be the next rap voice that the Indian hip-hop community has been looking for, and I couldn’t be more pleased for him! “
In addition to some original music, MTV Hustle 2.0 contestants addressed important issues such as domestic violence (Vardiyaan by QK), mental health (Bipolar by GD47), and personal experiences (Main Bikhar Chuka Hoon by Gravity). Most of the show’s songs have gone viral on social media and streaming platforms.