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Badshah announces ‘Apna Homeground’ theme for MTV Hustle 5
The Hans India reports that MTV Hustle 5, premiering August 8 on JioHotstar and MTV India, will carry the theme 'Apna Homeground'. Rapper Badshah, returning as Rap Supremo, said the theme celebrates…
The Story in Brief
The Hans India reports that MTV Hustle 5, premiering August 8 on JioHotstar and MTV India, will carry the theme 'Apna Homeground'. Rapper Badshah, returning as Rap Supremo, said the theme celebrates the communities and experiences that shape an artist. Former contestants EPR, MC Square, Paradox and Agsy return as Squad Bosses. EPR said mentoring feels natural, while MC Square called it a full-circle moment. The show aims to highlight voices from India's streets and gully hip-hop movement.
The Indian Opinion
The 'Apna Homeground' theme tries to sound fresh, but the real test is whether the show can unearth genuinely new talent instead of recycling the same faces. With former contestants returning as bosses, the line between mentorship and overexposure blurs. Indian hip-hop needs a stage that pushes beyond comfort zones. Viewers should watch if the winning artist emerges from outside the existing circuit.
Source: thehansindia.com
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