Faridabad’s Abhishek Baisla, better known by his stage name MC Square, was declared as the winner of “Hustle 2.0” after a tough competition among five finalists. Apart from MC Square, Tanishq Singh aka Paradox, and Nihar Hodawadekar aka Mumbaikar Nazz, was announced as the first and second runners-up. The MTV show, judged by Badshah, aired its grand finale on Sunday, November 6, 2022. MC Square has been a fan favourite and has a loyal fan base with words of appreciation from Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma.
According to a report by Hindustan Times, MC Square talked about his victory and claimed that he had always wanted to be a celebrity. Now, he can confidently tell his mother that his son is a real star. He added that MTV Hustle 2.0 made his goals come true.
In response to MC Square’s victory, judge Badshah stated that the competition “raised the bar for rap music and reality television by bringing raw talent and professional grooming together in one place”. He further added that the talented contestants would astound him with their storytelling and skill every week. The rapper praised Abhishek in particular and said, “I couldn’t be happier for him.” He went on to say that Abhishek has unquestionably proven to be the “next rap voice that the Indian hip-hop community was looking for”.
The finale episode was broadcast on MTV and streamed on Voot on Sunday night. Squad Bos Dee MC, Dino James, EPR, and King all performed for their respective squad contestants. A well-known rapper named Ikka Singh made an appearance as a special guest and gave a powerful performance. The talent also made some emotional and open revelations live on stage, and the evening also included a fun roast of all the competitors in classic rap style.
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Along with some original songs, the contestants of MTV Hustle 2.0 also addressed significant subjects like domestic violence (Vardiyaan by QK), mental health (Bipolar by GD47), and their own experiences (Main Bikhar Chuka Hoon by Gravity). On social media and streaming services, the majority of the show’s songs have grown fairly popular.
Hustle 2.0, billed as India’s first ever rap reality programme, has garnered attention for being well-liked by celebrities. Celebs such as Gauahar Khan, Ishaan Khatter, Tanmay Bhat, Riteish Deshmukh, and Chitrangda Singh, in addition to Virat and Anushka Sharma, posted about their favourite contestants on their social media handles.
