Rapper Honey Singh and Badshah’s rivalry has been a well-known saga in the music industry, going back over a decade. While Badshah has previously expressed his desire to collaborate with Honey Singh again, the latter has remained adamant in his refusal. Recently, Honey Singh reignited the feud by taking a jab at Badshah in a cheeky Instagram story that caught the attention of their fans.
The Instagram Post That Sparked It All
In his Instagram story, Honey Singh shared a clip from the promo of the reality show Indian Idol 15, where Badshah is currently a judge alongside Shreya Ghoshal and Vishal Dadlani. The video showed Badshah rapping some light-hearted lines, including, “Famous in the world of Indian food, Golgappa from Delhi, Bhelpuri from Mumbai….”
Honey Singh couldn’t resist commenting on this and posted the video with the caption, “If I have to write such lyrics, it will become my destiny,” followed by a laughing emoji. This comment from Honey Singh was a playful yet pointed critique of Badshah’s rap style, which he seemingly found overly simplistic.
A Decade-Old Feud
The tension between the two rappers isn’t new. Both Honey Singh and Badshah were once part of the same rap group called Mafia Mundeer, which they eventually left in 2009. Since then, they’ve each pursued their solo careers, but rumors of their rivalry have always loomed large. Recently, Badshah shared in an interview that he would love to work with Honey Singh again, hoping to leave behind any grudges they may have held over the past decade. However, Honey Singh has openly denied any intention of working with him again.
Honey Singh’s Perspective on Badshah
In an earlier interview with The Lallantop, Honey Singh addressed his feelings about his fallout with Badshah. He admitted that there were lingering resentments, stating, “Resentment is stronger towards your people than towards strangers.” He also mentioned that while he’d be open to collaborating with former Mafia Mundeer members like Raftaar, Lil Golu, and Ikka, he does not see the same future with Badshah.
Badshah’s Side of the Story
While Honey Singh continues to express his distance from Badshah, the latter seems to take a more amicable approach. Badshah has previously expressed that he holds no grudge and would like to move past their differences. He shared in an interview that he approached Honey Singh and his father to collaborate on an English track, indicating his willingness to work together again.
However, Honey Singh referred to Badshah as his “client,” implying a professional relationship rather than a close personal one. He also hinted that Badshah came from a well-off family, implying that they didn’t share the same struggles early on in their careers.
Fans React to the Ongoing Tension
As always, fans of both artists were quick to react to the latest development in their feud. While some enjoyed the playful banter, others called for the two rappers to bury the hatchet and work together. Honey Singh’s witty comment on Badshah’s lyrics was both a humorous dig and a clear reminder of the unresolved issues between the two artists.
With both stars continuing to dominate the Indian music scene in their ways, only time will tell if they ever put their differences aside.
