Badshah Reacts To Backlash For Haryanvi Track Tateeree, Issues Apology (Watch)

Recently, Indian rapper Badshah got into trouble over his Haryanvi song, “Tateeree.” The song received backlash for its lyrics and visuals, with many calling them “inappropriate”. Complaints were also filed against the rapper, as reports claimed the song contained objectionable and vulgar content that disrespected women. Moreover, what bothered many was how girls were shown wearing school uniforms in the video.

After several complaints, the Haryana State Commission for Women summoned Badshah to explain the lyrics of his song Tateeree. In Panchkula, an FIR was registered against the Indian rapper under laws related to indecent representation of women.

The ‘Soulmate’ singer has now issued a public apology on social media. The singer shared a video on Instagram and said, “Mera gaana Tateeree release hua hain aur main dekh raha hoon ki uske ek hisse mein mere lyrics aur uske visual representation ke vajah se jo message gaya hain usse kayi logon ko, khaas kar mere Haryana ke apne logon ko, unke sentiments ko, thesh pohonchi hain. Sabse pehle main ye kehna chahta hoon ki main khud Haryana se hoon. Jo log mujhe jante hain, jante hain ki meri boli, khan-paan, rehen-sehen, meri pehchaan Haryana se hain. Bohot hi proud Haryanvi hoon.”

 

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Badshah added, “Mera kabhi bhi koi aisa iraada nahi tha, koi aisa uddeshya nahi tha ki main Haryana ke kisi bachche, kisi woman, kisi mahila ke baare mein aisi behuudi baat karoon. Main hip hop genre se hoon jaha lyrics aksar competition ko neecha dikhate hain, apne pratitdwandi ke liye hote hain. Ye kabhi bhi kisi aurat ya bachche ke liye kabhi nahi tha. Aur na main kabhi aisi karunga. Maine humesha koshish ki hain ki main Haryana ke culture ko aur uske boli ko jahan apne saath lekar ja sakta hoon, jitni uunchai pe le ja sakta hoon jaun. Lekin agar uss hisse se kisi ko bhi thesh pohochi hein toh main tahey dil se aap sab se shama maangta hoon. Main ummeed karta hoon ki aap mujhe Haryana ka beta samajh kar, apna beta samajh kar mujhe maaf karenge.”

The song “Tateeree” is now taken off from everywhere, the rapper-singer confirmed.