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Some Lesser Known Facts About Sidhu Moose Wala

• Sidhu Moose Wala, an Indian singer, rapper, and actor, was known for his contributions to Punjabi music and cinema. He initially started his career as a lyricist in 2016, writing the song “License” for Punjabi singer Ninja. The following year, he made his debut as a singer with the duet “G Wagon.” He later collaborated with the music band Brown Boyz and worked as a singer and lyricist for various songs under the music production company Humble Music. Tragically, on May 29, 2022, Sidhu Moose Wala was fatally shot by unidentified attackers in the village of Jawaharke, located in Punjab’s Mansa district.

• Sidhu Moose Wala’s name is derived from his native village, Moosa, located in the Mansa district of Punjab. Here is a childhood picture of Sidhu Moose Wala.

• In 5th grade, he began singing folk songs.

• During his pursuit of graduation in 2015, Sidhu Moose Wala sought out a renowned Punjabi lyricist for a song. Unfortunately, the writer continuously made excuses and refused to provide Sidhu with a song. This experience fueled Sidhu’s determination, leading him to take matters into his own hands and write his own lyrics.

• In 2016, he embarked on his career as a lyricist and subsequently collaborated with various renowned Punjabi singers such as Deep Jandu, Elly Mangat, and Karan Aujla.

• In 2016, Sidhu Moose Wala relocated to Brampton, Ontario, Canada shortly after graduating from college. It was during his time in Canada that he unveiled his first song, “G Wagon.” Sidhu Moose Wala’s musical prowess was evident during his college performances.

• Sidhu Moose Wala achieved a significant milestone in his career in 2017 with the release of his song “So High.” This gangster rap collaboration with Byg Byrd propelled him to new heights. The song was so well-received that Sidhu Moose Wala even won the Best Lyricist award at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards that year. Additionally, he released several other successful singles such as “Issa Jatt,” “Tochan,” “Selfmade,” “Famous,” and “Warning Shots.” The person behind the creation and display of the promotional poster for the song “So High” also played a crucial role in its success.

• Sidhu Moose Wala embarked on his musical journey in 2018, captivating audiences with his live performances at music concerts in India and Canada. During this time, his song “Issa Jatt” garnered recognition, earning him a nomination for the prestigious Best New Age Sensation award at the PTC Punjabi Music Awards. In addition, Sidhu Moose Wala showcased his lyrical prowess by penning the words for the song “Dollar,” featured in the Punjabi film Dakuaan Da Munda, in August 2018. Just a couple of months later, he unveiled his much-anticipated music album PBX 1, which achieved notable success on the Canadian Albums Chart in the pop music genre.

• Sidhu Moose Wala specially released the song ‘Just Listen’ in 2018, dedicated to his detractors.

• Sidhu Moose Wala took an active role in campaigning for his mother during the sarpanch election in Punjab’s Moosa village, resulting in her victory in December 2018.

• The Brit Asia TV Music Awards in 2019 recognized PBX 1 as the recipient of the prestigious Best Album Award. T-Series music company proudly released this remarkable album. Additionally, Sidhu Moose Wala’s sensational track “Legend” secured the coveted Track of the Year award, while he himself triumphed in the categories of Best International Male Act and Best Lyricist.

• In 2019, Sidhu Moose Wala, an artist and producer, released a collection of songs through his personal record label. Some of these songs include Sidhu’s Anthem, Mafia Style, Poison, Sohne Lagde, and Homicide. During this time, Punjabi producer Prem Dhillon collaborated with Sidhu Moose Wala on the song “Boot Cut.” Unfortunately, a concert by Sidhu Moose Wala that was scheduled to take place at the Surrey Music Festival had to be cancelled due to previous incidents of violence at his concerts. However, despite this setback, Sidhu Moose Wala’s song “47” managed to reach the top 20 on both the UK Singles Chart and New Zealand’s Hot 40 singles chart. At the end of the year, popular music streaming app Spotify recognized Sidhu Moose Wala, along with Maninder Buttar and Karan Aujla, as some of the most popular artists in Punjab.

• Sidhu Moose Wala established his own record label called ‘5911 Records’ on August 31, 2020. His song “Tibeyan Da Putt” achieved the 8th position on the Apple Music charts in India and topped the iTunes charts in the same year. In May 2020, he released “Dear Mama,” a heartfelt dedication to his mother on her birthday. The following month, Sidhu Moose Wala collaborated with Punjabi singer Amrit Mann for the song “Bambiha Bole,” which reached the 25th position in India and 81st position in Canada on the Apple Music chart. This track claimed the first spot on the UK Asian charts and reached the top 5 on the Global YouTube charts. In September 2020, his song “Game” featuring Shooter Kahlon made its way onto the Canadian Hot 100 by Billboard, marking his first entry on the chart.

• The Indian Express reported that in December 2020, Sidhu Moose Wala released a new single called “Panjab: My Motherland.” The song featured references and admiration for Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, a Khalistani separatist. The lyrics of the song also incorporated a speech by Bharpur Singh Balbir, a supporter of the Khalistani movement in the late 1980s.

• In May 2021, Sidhu Moose Wala dropped his album called Moosetape which featured a whopping 32 music tracks. Creating history on 12 September 2021, Sidhu Moose Wala became the pioneer Indian singer to grace the stage at the Wireless Festival in London, where he delivered a remarkable musical performance alongside British rapper Mist.

• The song “Ep No Name” was released by Sidhu Moose Wala in April 2022. It included collaborations with AR Paisley, Mr. Capone-E, and Sunny Malton. This track achieved the 73rd position on the Billboard Top Canadian Albums chart.

• Sidhu Moose Wala and Karan Aujla were involved in a well-known feud, which played out through social media, songs, and live concerts. According to Elly Mangat, a former colleague of both artists, the rivalry began when a video targeting Aujla was leaked to Aujla’s management, leading to threats being exchanged between the two. This incident fueled their ongoing back-and-forth attacks. One of Sidhu Moose Wala’s diss tracks, “Warning Shots,” was released to counter Aujla’s track “Lafaafe.” However, Aujla, in an interview, commended Sidhu’s work and denied any involvement in the rivalry.

• Sidhu Moose Wala has been involved in a total of four criminal cases until 2022, two of which were related to the inclusion of explicit content in his music videos. In May 2020, two of his videos gained significant attention on social media platforms. One video showcased him receiving training on how to use an AK-47 with the assistance of police officers, while the other video displayed him using a personal pistol. The Punjab Government promptly suspended the officers involved in the AK-47 training after the video went viral. On May 19, 2020, Sidhu Moose Wala was charged under two sections of the Arms Act. Subsequently, he evaded arrest by going into hiding as the police began conducting raids to locate him. A photograph of Sidhu Moose Wala alongside a firearm was also captured during this time.

• Sidhu Moose Wala’s request for anticipatory bail was denied by the Barnala District Court on 2 June 2020. Subsequently, on 6 June 2020, the Nabha police fined him for having tinted black windows on his car. He managed to deceive the police by falsely claiming that he had been granted anticipatory bail by the court. This incident was reported by Hindustan Times. In the same month, Sidhu Moose Wala released a song called “Sanju” in which he likened himself to Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who had previously been arrested under the Arms Act. Indian sports shooter Avneet Sidhu criticized Sidhu Moose Wala for promoting a gun culture in his songs. The Tribune reported that a complaint was filed against him the next day for releasing a song that encouraged gun culture.

• Sidhu Moose Wala ventured into acting in 2019 when he made his debut in the movie Teri Meri Jodi. The following year, he was cast in the film Gunah. In 2021, Sidhu Moose Wala starred in the film ‘Yes I Am Student,’ which was produced by his own film production company, Jatt Life Studios, and directed by Tarnvir Singh Jagpal. On August 22, 2021, he also appeared in the film Moosa Jatt. On March 18, 2022, his movie Jattan Da Munda Gaun Lagya was released. The promotional artwork for the movie “Moosa Jatt” was created and designed by an individual.

• Channi Banka was regarded by Sidhu Moose Wala as his mentor, as it was Channi who introduced him to the Punjabi Music Industry and played a significant role in his establishment in Canada.

• Ninja’s worldwide hit song ‘License’ was penned by renowned lyricist Sidhu Moose Wala in his debut as a songwriter.

• It has been reported that his 8 songs were leaked prior to their official recording.

• Sidhu Moose Wala’s presence on numerous social media platforms was highly noticeable, with a staggering following of 8.3 million on Instagram and 1.2 million on Facebook.

• Parmish Verma and Ninja were his close friends.

• The Tribune reported that in June 2022, his song “295” achieved a spot on the Billboard Global 200 Chart.

• In July 2022, a life-size statue of Sidhu Moose Wala was placed in his village, Musa, in Mansa. During the statue’s inauguration in the same field where Sidhu Moose Wala’s final rites were held, his father, Balkaur Singh, was overcome with grief and expressed his anguish, stating that it was truly difficult for him to see his 28-year-old son transformed into a statue.

• At a Toronto concert on July 28, 2022, Drake, the acclaimed Canadian rapper, captivated the audience with his electrifying performance. Enhancing his stage presence, Drake donned an effortlessly trendy T-shirt adorned with the picture of Sidhu Moose Wala, a notable figure in the music industry. This choice of attire further elevated the cool factor of his act, leaving the crowd thoroughly delighted.

• Balkaur Singh and Charan Kaur, parents of Sidhu Moosewala, proudly revealed their freshly inked tattoos in July 2022, featuring the singer’s sketch on their hands.

• Sidhu Moosewala released his song titled “Mera Na” on his official YouTube handle on April 7, 2023. This track marked the third posthumous release by the artist. Within just 8 hours of its debut, the song garnered over 7 million views.