Badshah Receives Death Threat As Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Targets Him Over ‘Tateeree’ Song

Singer-rapper Badshah has allegedly received a death threat from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, adding a serious security dimension to the controversy surrounding his recently released Haryanvi track Tateeree.

The threat surfaced days after the artist came under fire over allegations that the song used objectionable lyrics and visuals involving women and minors, triggering outrage and a police complaint.

Facebook Post Claims Threat Against Badshah

In a purported Facebook post, individuals said to be linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang issued a direct warning to Badshah, accusing him of damaging Haryana's culture and threatening to kill him.

"Singer Badshah, you have tried to ruin the culture of Haryana. We showed you the trailer in your club in 2024; next time we will shoot you directly in the forehead," the post read.

The threat has drawn fresh attention because it references the 2024 blast outside a club connected to the singer.

2024 Chandigarh Club Blast Mentioned In Threat

The social media post appears to refer to an explosion that took place outside Seville Bar and Lounge in Chandigarh in 2024, a club owned by Badshah. At the time, Goldy Brar, a Canada-based terrorist associated with Lawrence Bishnoi, had claimed responsibility for the incident.

By invoking that attack, the latest threat appears to suggest continuity between the earlier explosion and the present warning issued against the singer.

The post was reportedly linked to Randeep Malik and Anil Pandit, both alleged members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

Gang Members Also Claim Panipat Firing Incident

In the same post, Randeep Malik and Anil Pandit also allegedly claimed responsibility for a recent firing incident outside an office in Panipat.

"I, Randeep Malik and Anil Pandit (USA), take responsibility for the firing that took place today at the Western Union (Hawala) office of Gary and Shanky, associated with the Hawala business, on Assandh Road, Panipat. These people were harming the country's economy by sending money abroad through Hawala. We had warned them earlier over the phone, but they did not understand. Today's incident is just a trailer; the full picture is yet to come. Those involved in Hawala operations should mend their ways in time, or they will face dire consequences," it read.

The post reportedly concluded by naming several individuals and groups believed to have links with the Lawrence Bishnoi network.

'Tateeree' Controversy Triggered Backlash

The threat comes amid mounting criticism over Badshah's new Haryanvi song Tateeree, which has sparked outrage for allegedly featuring objectionable lyrics and visuals. The track, released on Badshah's official YouTube channel, quickly went viral and soon became the centre of a controversy in Haryana.

A case was filed against the singer after a Panchkula resident lodged a complaint, alleging that the song contained offensive content involving women and minors.

The row escalated rapidly on social media, with several users accusing the rapper of disrespecting Haryana's cultural identity.

Badshah Apologises, Says He Never Intended To Hurt Anyone

Last week, Badshah issued a public apology, saying the song was never intended to insult the people of Haryana and that he remained deeply proud of his roots.

"My new song has been released, and I am seeing that the lyrics and the visual representation have caused a lot of people, especially from Haryana, a lot of hurt. Firstly, I want to say that I am from Haryana. Those who know me will vouch for the fact that my entire identity rests on it. I am a proud Haryanvi. I never had the intention or the aim to speak of any women or children of Haryana in this manner," he said.

Explaining the context behind the lyrics, the singer said the song's language came from the competitive style often used in hip hop and was not aimed at women or children.

Badshah added, "I am from the hip hop genre, so the lyrics are often added on to show the competition down, for the competitor. This was never meant for the women or the children. I would never do that. I have always tried to uplift Haryana's culture, however I can. But if this has caused hurt to anyone, I would like to express my heartfelt apology. I hope that you will consider me as Haryana's son, your own son, and forgive me."