‘Why Would People Listen?' Honey Singh Lashes Out At Criticism Over Misogyny In His Songs, Has THIS To Say

Rapper Singer Yo Yo Honey Singh is back in the music business after a long absence. He is currently busy working on a new Netflix documentary and an album titled Honey 3.0. The singer's songs have always been rebuked for being vulgar and misogynist.

Honey Singh's compositions have been embroiled in controversy in the past, and when the star was recently asked about the controversy surrounding the lewd lyrics in his songs, he clarified that he had no intention of being misogynistic. He also argued that if the lyrics were truly controversial, he wouldn't be receiving invitations to perform at weddings.

HONEY SINGH REACTS TO CRITICISM ABOUT MISOGYNY IN HIS SONGS

In an exclusive interview with Pinkvilla, the singer-composer questioned why people listen to his songs if they're misogynist. He said, "If there was misogyny in my songs, then why would someone call me to perform at their daughter's wedding. I have done so many weddings in the last 15 years. I have performed so much. Aunties come up on stage and dance with me to the lyric 'Aunty police bula legi'. It's not like that."

He further pointed out that earlier too, such songs were made. Citing an example from the 1995 movie Karan Arjun's song Mujhko Rana Ji Maaf Karna, which was composed by Rajesh Roshan, Honey Singh said that people didn't find that song derogatory. Saying that people have become more sensitive and take everything in a wrong way, the singer added that people in earlier times took entertainment for entertainment.

HONEY SINGH ON THE WORK FRONT

Yo Yo Honey Singh made his comeback after a sabbatical and composed songs for movies such as Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022) and Selfiee (2023). In his upcoming documentary, he is said to address his retreat from music. It will be produced by Oscar winner Guneet Monga of Sikhya Entertainment and directed by Mozez Singh. Meanwhile, the Punjabi rapper has composed his third internaltioanl album, titled Honey 3.0, and the first song from the album, Naagan, has been released.