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Yo Yo Honey Singh

Singer / Rapper / Music Producer
Age
43 years
Height
5 ft 8 in

Yo Yo Honey Singh, born Hirdesh Singh, is an Indian singer, rapper, music producer and actor known for popularising Punjabi hip-hop and Indian pop music. He began his career as a music producer and gained widespread recognition with his 2011 album International Villager, featuring popular tracks such as Brown Rang and Dope Shope. He subsequently became a prominent name in Bollywood music, contributing to soundtracks for films such as Chennai Express, Boss and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety. His popular songs include Blue Eyes, Love Dose, Dheere Dheere and Lungi Dance. After a hiatus from the music industry, he returned with Honey 3.0 in 2023 and released Glory in 2024. His career has also included acting, live performances and international music projects, establishing him as one of the recognisable figures in contemporary Indian popular music.

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Biography

Yo Yo Honey Singh, born Hirdesh Singh, is an Indian singer, rapper, music producer and actor known for popularising Punjabi hip-hop and Indian pop music. He began his career as a music producer and gained widespread recognition with his 2011 album International Villager, featuring popular tracks such as Brown Rang and Dope Shope. He subsequently became a prominent name in Bollywood music, contributing to soundtracks for films such as Chennai Express, Boss and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety. His popular songs include Blue Eyes, Love Dose, Dheere Dheere and Lungi Dance. After a hiatus from the music industry, he returned with Honey 3.0 in 2023 and released Glory in 2024. His career has also included acting, live performances and international music projects, establishing him as one of the recognisable figures in contemporary Indian popular music.

Career timeline

Career timeline

Began his professional music career as a hip-hop music producer and recording artist.
Released International Villager, his breakthrough studio album featuring popular songs such as Brown Rang and Dope Shope.
Gained mainstream Bollywood recognition with Lungi Dance from Chennai Express.
Released Desi Kalakaar, featuring popular tracks including Love Dose and Desi Kalakaar.
Released Glory, an album featuring collaborations with international artists and marking a significant phase in his musical comeback.
Estimated wealth

Estimated wealth

₹100–₹200 crore

Estimate as of 2026

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References

Sources & References

  • The Indian Express, IMDb, Outlook India, AllMusic, Apple Music, Wikimedia Commons
Methodology

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