17 NOV, 2023
Tanushree Debbarma
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Rappers use different stage names to establish a unique identity, nurture their artistic persona, and increase their appeal in the music industry.
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His actual name is Bilal Shaikh and the name "Emiway" is derived from a combination of Eminem and Lil Wayne, while "Bantai" reflects the streets of Bombay.
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Popularly known as Yo Yo Honey Singh, his real name is Hirdesh Singh.
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The real name of rapper Raftaar is Kalathilkuzhiyil Devadasan Dilin Nair.
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Badshah goes by the real name Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia.
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Female Rapper Hard Kaur's real name Taran Kaur Dhillon.
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Divine gained prominence through the film "Gully Boy." The rapper's actual name is Vivian Wilson Fernandes.
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Indian rapper King's real name is Arpan Kumar.
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Known by the stage name MC Stan, his real name is Altaf Shaikh.
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The real name of Brodha V is Vighnesh Shivanand.
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Rapper Naezy's real name is Naved Shaikh.