Sidhu Moose Wala

Indian singer and rapper (1993–2022)

Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu(Sidhu moose wala /Kuldeep) (11 June 1993 – 29 May 2022), better known by his stage name Sidhu Moose Wala, was an Indian singer, rapper, and actor.[4]

Sidhu Moose Wala
Moose Wala during the shooting of Moosa Jatt
Born
Singh Sidhu[1]

(1993-06-11)11 June 1993[2]
Moosa, Mansa district, Punjab, India
Died29 May 2022(2022-05-29) (aged 28)
Cause of deathAssassination (gunshot wounds)
Occupations
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
  • actor
  • politician
Years active2016–2022
Musical career
Origin
Genres
Labels
  • 5911 Records
  • Sidhu Moose Wala
Formerly ofBrown Boys
Signature

Music career change

He 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 change

Moose Wala was a member of the Indian National Congress. He unsuccessfully ran the 2022 Punjab Legislative Assembly election.

Death change

Moose Wala was assassinated by drive-by shooting on 29 May 2022 in Jawaharke, Mansa district. He was 28 years old.[6]

References change

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. "Sidhu Moose Wala". BBC. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  5. 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.
  6. "Sidhu Moosewala killing—The story so far". Tribuneindia News Service. 6 July 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2022.