The notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang has issued a death threat to rapper Badshah following his controversial song Tateeree, which allegedly contains derogatory references to Haryanvi women.
The threat was shared on social media, claiming that Badshah had already been warned over a phone call.
A member of the gang stated, “Singer Badshah, you tried to spoil the culture of Haryana. Earlier in 2024, we showed you a trailer at your club; this time we will shoot you directly in the forehead.” The post has caused alarm among Badshah’s team.
An industry insider, who requested anonymity, commented, “Sometimes, apologies are not enough. Why make such songs? There are so many meaningful topics to write about. Why sexualize women, and especially schoolgirls in uniform? Earlier, Guru Randhawa faced serious backlash for his song Azul.”
The controversy has sparked widespread debate on social media, with fans and critics divided over Badshah’s song and the extreme response from the Bishnoi gang.