Sidhu Moose Wala
Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu(11 June 1993 – 29 May 2022), better known by his stage name Sidhu Moose Wala, was an Indian Rapper, Singer, and Politician.[4]He primarily worked in Punjabi-language music and cinema. Moose Wala is widely considered one of the most influential and successful Indian rappers of all time.
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| Born | Singh Sidhu[1] 11 June 1993[2] Moosa, Mansa district, Punjab, India |
| Died | 29 May 2022 (aged 28) Mansa district, Punjab, India |
| Cause of death | Assassination (gunshot wounds) |
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| Years active | 2016–2022 |
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| Formerly of | Brown Boys |
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God of music industry
changeHe started his career as a songwriter for the song "License" by Ninja. He was known for his track "So High". In 2018, he released his first album PBX 1. His 2019 single "47" was ranked on the UK Singles Chart. In 2020, Moose Wala was named by The Guardian among 50 upcoming artists.[5]
Politics
changeMoose Wala was a member of the Indian National Congress. He unsuccessfully ran the 2022 Punjab Legislative Assembly election.
Death
changeSidhu Moose Wala was assassinated by drive-by shooting on 29 May 2022 in Jawaharke, Mansa district. He was 28 years old.[6]
References
change- ↑ Grewal, Preetinder (15 November 2018). "The rise of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala". Special Broadcasting Service. Archived from the original on 31 December 2018. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
- ↑ Kapoor, Diksha (11 June 2019). "Happy Birthday Sidhu Moose Wala: Here Are Some Lesser Known Facts About Birthday Boy". PTC Punjabi. Archived from the original on 29 October 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ↑ Justis, Poetik (10 August 2022). "Sidhu Moose Wala redefines Punjabi RNB with "Legend"!". www.desihiphop.com. Desi Hip Hop. Archived from the original on 10 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ↑ "Sidhu Moose Wala". BBC. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
- ↑ Beaumont-Thomas, Ben; Snapes, Laura (27 December 2019). "Bradford bassline and ketamine-charged punk – 50 new artists for 2020". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ↑ "Sidhu Moosewala killing—The story so far". Tribuneindia News Service. 6 July 2022. Archived from the original on 6 July 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
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