Indian Rapper Hanumankind Tops Global Hip-Hop Charts

- Indian rapper Hanumankind, aka Sooraj Cherukat, has rapidly risen in the global hip-hop scene, surpassing Kendrick Lamar on music charts with his track Big Dawgs. - The music video for Big Dawgs, shot inside a 'well of death,' has garnered over 132 million streams on Spotify and 83 million views on YouTube since its release in July. - Cherukat's music blends hard-edged stories of street life with his cosmopolitan experiences, influenced by his upbringing in Houston, Texas, and his return to India in 2021. - Despite criticism for rapping in English and mimicking Western artists, Cherukat's unique style and social commentary have earned him a dedicated fanbase. - Hanumankind's success highlights the challenges and triumphs of navigating dual identities and breaking stereotypes in the global music industry. Source: [BBC](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2ljxj3wrxo)