Long-running hip-hop audition show franchise "Show Me the Money" will air its 10th season in October, according to cable channel Mnet on Tuesday.

The channel announced that season 10 will air its first episode on Oct. 1 at 11 p.m.

“In celebration of [the franchise’s] 10th year, there will also be various special projects on the side,” said the program’s production crew.

Rappers Gaeko, Gray, Yumdda, Code Kunst, Mino of boy band Winner, singer Zion.T and music producers Slom and Toil will serve as the “producers” of this season, who serve as judges and later mentors for contestants.

“Show Me the Money” aired its first season in 2012 and has shot many hip-hop artists to fame, such as rappers Loco, BewhY, Basick, Nafla, Punchnello and Bobby of boy band iKON.

BY HALEY YANG [yang.hyunjoo@joongang.co.kr]