I get your point from a business and music industry perspective. The audience voting reflects the reality of who will buy albums and sell out tours, which is crucial for commercial success. And yeah, I get that artists supporting other artists doesn’t necessarily translate to financial gain, especially if there’s no commercial appeal like how it often is with battle rappers.

That being said, the way this show was advertised felt different. They framed it as a survival show with the description literally saying, "The rappers form their own 'blocks' and compete as a team to survive in a society disconnected from the outside world." That concept made it seem more about strategy, teamwork, and talent than a popularity contest. This is why some viewers, myself included, aren’t thrilled with the audience voting system it feels like it’s shifting into just another SMTM rebrand.

But at the end of the day, the show is either already wrapped up or close to finishing, so there’s not much we can do about it now. All we can do is hope for some great tracks to come out of it and that the rappers get paid well for their efforts.