The long-standing feud between rappers Yo Yo Honey Singh and Badshah is once again going on on social media. Honey Singh took a biting, tongue-in-cheek dig at Badshah after the rapper's appearance on Samay Raina's India’s Got Latent 2 when a video clip was shared.
The controversy is about Badshah’s explanation of how he obtained his popular stage name. Badshah took over the show and said he picked Badshah himself. The comment was instantly noticed by fans who know the rappers’ history.
Honey Singh’s ‘Nalayak Aulaad’ Remark
When the old video came back out, Honey Singh immediately called Badshah “meri nalayak aulaad,” which translates to “my useless child.” The comment instantly went viral, and fans were confused whether Badshah was saying anything as a response to Honey Singh’s comments or the rapper was just making it up, like he always does.
The remark has renewed interest in the complicated history between the two artists, who worked together during the early stages of their careers.
Who Gave Badshah His Stage Name?
According to accounts of their early collaboration, Badshah originally performed under the name “Cool Equal.” He later changed to Badshah after Honey Singh suggested it. Badshah has previously said Singh liked the name and it was suited for his personality.
The duo were also associated with the early Delhi hip-hop collective Mafia Mundeer along with several other emerging rappers. There were disputes about credits and creative contributions in the end and their professional relationship broke down.
Such history makes casual comments about their past very easily get attention from fans.
India’s Got Latent 2 Brings the Rivalry Back
The latest episode of India’s Got Latent 2 brought back the Honey Singh-Badshah story once again. A mention of Honey Singh in the episode led to an increase in the discussion of their relationship again and the resurfaced footage added to it from the Internet.
The fans have since taken to social media to talk about where Badshah’s stage name originates and the history of the two rappers. Honey Singh’s comment was just “playfulness,” some say, while others see it as another chapter in their longstanding feud.
Honey Singh and Badshah both remain influential figures in Indian hip-hop, but in extremely different ways. Their early work and individual careers have helped popularise rap and hip-hop in India.
Honey Singh’s “meri nalayak aulaad” comment has once again put the spotlight on one of Indian music’s most discussed rapper rivalries.
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