🎤🔥 Hip-Hop India Weekly Wrap: Rolling Loud in Mumbai, Manj Musik x Emiway Tease, and More!
Your essential roundup of this week’s biggest Desi hip-hop headlines 🌍🎶
1️⃣ Rolling Loud Comes to India — Mumbai Gets Loud!
It’s official: The world's biggest hip-hop festival, Rolling Loud, is coming to Mumbai! Produced by District by Zomato, this will mark the first-ever India edition of the global mega-event. 🎪🎧
Ticket sales and lineup announcements are expected soon — fans are hoping for a mix of global and local rap icons to hit the stage. This is a historic moment spotlighting India’s surging hip-hop culture! 🇮🇳🌍
2️⃣ Manj Musik Teases “Desi Hip-Hop 2” — With Emiway?
Manj Musik, legendary producer and former RDB frontman, just teased a potential sequel to his 2015 anthem “Desi Hip-Hop.” 🔥
Rumor has it Emiway Bantai might be joining this time around, sparking massive fan buzz. If this collab happens, it could become one of 2025’s biggest desi rap moments. 🎙️
3️⃣ KR$NA Calls for Originality in Desi Rap
In a sharp statement during his SCREEN interview, rapper KR$NA called out India’s long-standing “Eminem obsession.” 🧠💥
He emphasized the need for Indian rappers to build original voices instead of mimicking Western legends. His mixtape “Yours Truly” is already getting praise for its lyrical maturity and fresh perspective. 📝🎧
4️⃣ Dabzee Returns to the Scene After Legal Trouble
Kerala-based rapper-producer Dabzee (real name Mohammed Fasil) was recently released on bail following his May arrest related to a financial dispute. 🕊️⚖️
Now back in the public eye, his return has reignited discussions in the Malayali hip-hop community. Will Dabzee drop a comeback track soon? 🎤
5️⃣ Assam Signs MoU for International Hip-Hop Events
Assam’s tourism department is stepping into the hip-hop game! They've signed an MoU with Big Tree Entertainment to bring global rap concerts to the northeast. 🌐🎶
The first big show? Post Malone is scheduled to perform in Guwahati on December 8, making it a potential gateway for more international acts in India’s emerging cultural hotspots. 🌟