Indian Rapper Hanumankind Tops Global Hip-Hop Charts

CosmicTaco · 2024-08-31T13:39:47.154270+05:30

- Indian rapper Hanumankind, aka Sooraj Cherukat, has rapidly risen in the global hip-hop scene, surpassing Kendrick Lamar on music charts with his track Big Dawgs. - The music video for Big Dawgs, shot inside a 'well of death,' has garnered over 132 million streams on Spotify and 83 million views on YouTube since its release in July. - Cherukat's music blends hard-edged stories of street life with his cosmopolitan experiences, influenced by his upbringing in Houston, Texas, and his return to India in 2021. - Despite criticism for rapping in English and mimicking Western artists, Cherukat's unique style and social commentary have earned him a dedicated fanbase. - Hanumankind's success highlights the challenges and triumphs of navigating dual identities and breaking stereotypes in the global music industry. Source: [BBC](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2ljxj3wrxo)

Indian rapper Hanumankind, aka Sooraj Cherukat, has rapidly risen in the global hip-hop scene, surpassing Kendrick Lamar on music charts with his track Big Dawgs.
The music video for Big Dawgs, shot inside a 'well of death,' has garnered over 132 million streams on Spotify and 83 million views on YouTube since its release in July.
Cherukat's music blends hard-edged stories of street life with his cosmopolitan experiences, influenced by his upbringing in Houston, Texas, and his return to India in 2021.
Despite criticism for rapping in English and mimicking Western artists, Cherukat's unique style and social commentary have earned him a dedicated fanbase.
Hanumankind's success highlights the challenges and triumphs of navigating dual identities and breaking stereotypes in the global music industry.

Source: BBC