Badshah Receives Criticism For Condemning Music That Objectifies Women

Indian rapper and music producer Badshah, known for his chart-topping hits and iconic collaborations, has found himself in the midst of controversy once again. This time, he faced severe backlash after expressing his disapproval of music that objectifies women. While his stance on this issue should be commended, the response from some quarters has been less than favorable. This article delves into the situation and examines the broader implications of his statement.

Badshah, born Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, made his stance clear during a recent interview. He stated, "I don't approve of music that objectifies women. It's high time we, as artists, realize our responsibility towards society and the impact our lyrics can have on impressionable minds."

While Badshah's statement seems like a step in the right direction, it triggered a backlash on social media, with some fans and critics accusing him of hypocrisy. Critics argued that he had been part of the industry that had perpetuated objectification through his songs and music videos.

However, he was then asked about some of his songs that do have such lyrics that could be considered 'objectifying' women.

To this, he said, “I am a lot like you, like a journalist. I just tell people what I see, through my music. I do take certain lyrical liberties for entertainment, as eventually, art is about freedom."

Badshah's critics argued that his statement seemed hypocritical, given his past work. He has been involved in producing and featuring in songs that have contained explicit and objectifying lyrics and videos. Songs like "DJ Wale Babu," "Tareefan," and "She Move It Like" have been criticized for their portrayal of women.

In response to the backlash, Badshah acknowledged his past work and stated that he had evolved as an artist and person. He explained that he had grown more conscious of the societal impact of his music and was striving to make better choices in the future.