Sidhu Moosewala
Indian rapper and politician.
Born
1993
32 years ago
Died
May 29th, 2022
3 years ago — 29 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
India
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A prominent figure in Punjabi music, this artist gained fame for a distinctive style that fused traditional Punjabi sounds with contemporary hip-hop elements. The debut album, 'So High', released in 2017, launched a successful career in music, accumulating millions of views on platforms like YouTube. Apart from music, involvement in politics included a candidacy for the Punjab Legislative Assembly in 2022. The artist's work often featured themes of love, struggle, and identity, resonating with a large audience. The untimely death in 2022 led to widespread mourning among fans and the Punjabi community worldwide.
Released the hit album 'So High' in 2017
Ran for the Punjab Legislative Assembly in 2022
Gained millions of views on YouTube for music videos
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