MTV Hustle has returned with its fourth season, creating a buzz among hip-hop fans. The show, which started on October 19, 2024, is judged by famous rappers Raftaar and Ikka, with Dee MC, Dino James, EPR, and Raga leading rap teams. This season has showcased some amazing underground rap talent, winning hearts all over the country.
However, things took a serious turn when popular YouTuber Rohan Cariappa faced major trouble with his channel. Cariappa, known for his funny and insightful videos about the hip-hop scene, claimed that MTV sent over 50 copyright strikes against his videos. These strikes were related to his content about MTV Hustle and its judges, especially Ikka. Because of this, his YouTube channel was almost shut down.
Fans quickly came to Cariappa’s support, making #ShameOnMTVHUSTLE trend on social media. Many people criticized MTV for being too harsh and trying to silence a creative voice.
In response to the backlash, MTV Hustle released a statement, though they didn’t explain much about what really happened. Raftaar also spoke up, asking for peace and respect among artists and creators in the hip-hop world.
Even boAt, one of the sponsors of MTV Hustle, stepped in and asked MTV to cancel the copyright strikes against Cariappa. However, they later deleted their statement, confusing fans even more. This incident has sparked a bigger discussion about how copyright rules affect YouTubers and creators. While MTV Hustle continues to be a hit, this controversy has raised questions about how media companies should treat independent creators.
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