Yes, delusional for thinking she deserves the MTV Hustle judge’s seat. No hate to any artist—because let’s face it, “being an artist is being too much”—but is Dee MC even considered an artist by the industry or by the audience? No doubt she has been in the game for a long time, but what exactly is keeping her in the game?
Music? Doubtful.
Lyrics? Nahi yaar.
Women quota? Ironically, yes.

As an audience, we hold immense respect for artists because their work heals hearts and souls, elevating them to something akin to Gods. But Dee MC? Let’s break this down.

Let’s Count Numbers, Shall We?

As quoted earlier, she’s been in the game for ages. But how many songs does she have? 41? Yeah, you read that right. Bella uploads more tracks in a single year than Dee MC has in her entire career. Yet somehow, she’s a judge on Hustle 4.0.

Even the contestants on the show have more monthly listeners than her! Imagine being in a squad where your squad boss has fewer streams than you. Imagine being judged by an artist who isn’t even considered an integral part of the industry. That’s not just disrespectful to the contestants—it’s disrespectful to their art and to the culture of hip-hop itself.

Numbers Don’t Lie, But Do They Always Matter?

We’re often told not to judge an artist solely by their numbers. Fair point. But what about an artist who had the right exposure yet still didn’t blow up? Is the problem with the audience, the reach, or… the artist?

Let’s be real: Dee MC has been part of Hustle for three seasons now, and the only time she’s relevant is when the trolling starts. And not for the right reasons. she claimed:
“Aisa kuch nahi jo mai nahi kar sakti.”
To that, all we ask is: Good music kab karoge?

Hustle 4.0: Does Dee MC Deserve That Seat?

Dee MC has been a squad boss since Hustle 2.0, and we’re now on 4.0. That’s three seasons in a row. But does she deserve that seat? Sure, we need to amplify the message that “ladkiyaan hip-hop kar rahi hain.” Representation matters, no doubt.

But Raftaar bhaiya ne ek baat boli thi:
“Saare artist mein tu bhi ek artist hai, aur uske aage kuch aur nahi dekh raha.”
Translation: Gender doesn’t matter; the art does. And that’s precisely where Dee MC’s argument falters.

Right now, she’s the talk of the town, but for all the wrong reasons. This season of Hustle was hyped to be the best since 1.0—OGs like Ikka and Raftaar are back, the raging RAGA is in the house, and the energy is on another level. Yet, excluding Dee MC from the judge’s panel is probably the second most demanded request by the audience after “Bring Bella back!”

MTV Hustle: A Question for You

Would you have considered Dee MC as a contestant on this very show? Honestly, I doubt it.

This season had all the potential to be iconic. But now, the audience is questioning one glaring choice: Dee MC’s spot on the judging panel. Dear Hustle,
Please sunlo yeh akhri req hai.

There are plenty of other artists who deserve that stage and that seat. So, as we look ahead to the next season, all we’re saying is:
“Tujhe pata hai mera naam kya hai!“

Signed,

An Audience Who Actually Cares About Hip-Hop

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