Hirdesh Singh, who performs as Yo Yo Honey Singh, came up in Hoshiarpur, Punjab. He studied at Trinity College London but returned to India to make music instead of pursuing engineering.
His songs like "Yadaan" and "Khadke Glassy" kept charting even as his lyrics drew criticism from women's groups and social organizations. He also faced legal issues over plagiarism and copyright claims.
The music kept coming, tracks such as "Goliyan" and "Sambhle" stayed in rotation, but the conversation around him often turned to the controversies as much as the beats.
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