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Rapper Badshah has issued a public apology after facing backlash over the lyrics of his recently released track ‘Tateeree’. The controversy emerged after several women’s organisations objected to portions of the song, alleging that the lyrics were offensive and disrespectful to women.
Badshah apologises for ‘Tateeree’ row, says “The song is being taken down from all platforms”
On March 7, the rapper took to Instagram to share an apology video addressing the concerns. Within the caption accompanying the video, he also stated that the track was being faraway from digital platforms. He wrote, “The song is being taken off from in all places.”
Within the video, Badshah clarified his intentions behind the lyrics and expressed regret for the offence caused. He said, “My recent song ‘Tateeree’ has been released, and I’ve noticed that a component of my lyrics and its visual representation have conveyed a message that has hurt the emotions of many individuals, especially people from Haryana. To begin with, I need to say that I personally am from Haryana. Those that know me are aware that my language, my food, my lifestyle, and my identity come from Haryana. I’m a proud Haryanvi. I never had any intention or purpose of claiming anything inappropriate about any child or woman from Haryana.”
Explaining the context of the lyrics, the rapper added that the lines were written according to the competitive nature of hip-hop music. He said, “I come from the hip-hop genre, where lyrics are sometimes aimed toward putting down competitors. They’re directed at rivals. It was never meant for any woman or child, and I’d never do this. I even have all the time tried to hold Haryana’s culture with me wherever I’m going. If anyone has been hurt, I sincerely apologise from the underside of my heart. I hope you’ll forgive me, considering me as a son of Haryana—your personal son.”
The controversy intensified after several women’s organisations raised objections to the song’s lyrics and their visual representation. Some groups alleged that certain lines were indecent and amounted to disrespect towards women. Reports also suggested that references within the track were seen as misrepresenting educational institutions.
In response to reports by ANI, an FIR dated March 6 was registered on the Cyber Police Station in Sector-20, Panchkula. The grievance was filed under Section 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in addition to Sections 3 and 4 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986.
Amid the continuing controversy, Badshah’s apology and decision to remove the song from platforms look like an attempt to deal with the concerns raised by various groups and de-escalate the situation.
Also Read: Badshah faces summons from Haryana Women’s Commission over ‘Tateeree’ lyrics row: Report
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