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- Indian rapper and music producer Badshah has secured a place among the world’s most-watched hip-hop artists on YouTube, becoming the only Indian performer to feature in the platform’s global top five.
- While Indian artists such as the late Sidhu Moosewala and Karan Aujla also appear in Chartmasters’ list of the world’s 1,000 most-viewed hip-hop acts, neither has reached the top-tier ranking achieved by Badshah.
- The latest milestone underscores the growing international appeal of Indian hip-hop and highlights Badshah’s role in taking the genre to audiences worldwide.
Indian rapper and music producer Badshah has secured a place among the world’s most-watched hip-hop artists on YouTube, becoming the only Indian performer to feature in the platform’s global top five.
According to data released by music analytics platform Chartmasters, Badshah has amassed more than 26.1 billion YouTube views, placing him alongside some of hip-hop’s biggest international names, including Drake, Eminem, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne. His entry into the top five marks a milestone for Indian hip-hop on the global stage.
While Indian artists such as the late Sidhu Moosewala and Karan Aujla also appear in Chartmasters’ list of the world’s 1,000 most-viewed hip-hop acts, neither has reached the top-tier ranking achieved by Badshah.
The recognition coincides with nearly two decades of the artist’s career, during which he has released over 150 tracks. Across streaming platforms, his catalogue has generated more than 25 billion streams, reflecting his sustained popularity both in India and overseas.
Badshah also continues to dominate the Indian hip-hop landscape on Spotify, where he currently records 19.9 million monthly listeners. He leads a competitive field that includes Yo Yo Honey Singh, AP Dhillon, Karan Aujla, Shubh and Hanumankind.
Beyond hip-hop, Badshah’s digital reach places him among India’s most successful YouTube musicians across genres, sharing space with leading names such as Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Neha Kakkar and the legendary Lata Mangeshkar.
The latest milestone underscores the growing international appeal of Indian hip-hop and highlights Badshah’s role in taking the genre to audiences worldwide.
