Whao! This is India’s richest rapper with a net worth of Rs 208 crores, and its not Badshah, Raftaar or MC Stan

MUMBAI: Rap music has risen to unexpected highs in the last couple of years. It was Baba Sehgal who first introduced rap music to India. His album Thanda Thanda Pani was a big sensation. Bohemia is another personality who has created a niche for himself in the Punjabi music industry.

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Rappers like Badshah, MC stan and Raftaar all have a considerable fan following. But Did you know who is the richest rapper among these? We are talking about the first rapper superstar of India, Yo Yo Honey Singh. Despite many controversies, he has made it big and has millions of followers. 

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Honey Singh began his journey in 2011 with the album International Villager. Songs from the album Brown Rang, Angrezi Beat, Goliyan, and Dope Shope to Beautiful, Yaad and Get Up Jawani, International Villager is still regarded as one of the most loved music albums of the time. 

Some of his hit songs include Lak 28 Kudi Da, Bhagat Singh (The Tribute), Dance With Me, Rubaru, Panga, Chaska, Haye Mera Dil, Yaar Baathere, Achko Machko, among many others. His songs in Shakal Pe Mat Ja and Cocktail gave him immense popularity and fame. 

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After the release of his album Desi Kalakaar in 2014, Honey Singh was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and it took him 5-6 years to recover from the condition.

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