Srushti Tawade , MC Square , Paradox , and Gravity .
In this episode, the remaining contestants face high-stakes battles to secure their place in the final stages of the competition.
Some viewers on forums like Reddit expressed frustration with judge scoring, specifically regarding 's lower score compared to other contestants. Cast & Crew Host: Krissann Barretto . Main Judge: Badshah . Squad Bosses: EPR , Dino James , Dee MC , and King . world4ufree-cfd-mtvhustle-s02-e17-1080p-mkv
Badshah and the squad bosses— EPR , Dino James , Dee MC , and King —offered critical feedback as the technical bar for lyrics and flow was set higher than in previous weeks. Critical Review
Intense. As the semi-finals approached, the "Battlegrounds" format added a sense of urgency and high stakes to every bar. Srushti Tawade , MC Square , Paradox , and Gravity
The episode is widely regarded by fans as a turning point for the season's frontrunners.
Srushti Tawade delivered one of the episode's most talked-about moments with her track "Chill Kinda Guy." The performance was praised for its "craziness" and fearlessness, leaving the judges amazed. Cast & Crew Host: Krissann Barretto
High. Many viewers noted that the average quality of rappers this season was significantly higher than in Season 1.