The Hustle is a South African reality competition music talent search in which music stars AKA, Khuli Chana and Tumi Molekane search for the newest unsigned hip hop sensation.
The judges of The Hustle are focused on finding an undiscovered sensation who - once they've proven their skills to the judges - walks away with R250,000 in cash and a host of other prizes, including record and management deals, a music video, a car, a PR contract and more.
Hosted by DJ Sam Lehoko (also known as Sammy Sosa) in Season 1 and Siyabonga Ngwekazi in Season 2, The Hustle is looking for the undiscovered hip-hop sensation who boasts the complete package: edgy word skills, powerful beats and formidable business savvy – all combining to help them conquer the charts.
Produced by Callback Dreams, the executive producers are Makere Thekiso and Jobie Bakama. Thekiso is the director.
Winners
Season 1
Bigstar Johnson (Tumelo Rakumako) was crowned champion of Season 1, defeating co-finalist ShabZi Madallion (Leshaba Rampedi) in an outcome decided by viewers' votes.
Season 2
Flex Rabayeezy (Mpumelelo Mthembu) was crowned champion of Season 2, defeating co-finalist Joshua "Josh The I Am" Peterson in an outcome decided by viewers' votes.