Rapper Badshah landed in hot water after making a cheeky comment about international pop star Dua Lipa. What started as a sweet appreciation post quickly turned controversial, drawing heavy criticism from social media users. But instead of apologising, the rapper stood by his words and offered an explanation.It all started with one simple postOn June 6, Badshah took to X (formerly Twitter) and simply wrote “Dua Lipa” followed by a red heart emoji. Fans were quick to react, with many asking if a new musical collaboration was on the cards. But things took a surprising turn when Badshah replied to one such comment with, “I’d rather make babies with her bro.” The bold statement set off a wave of backlash online, with many users slamming the comment as inappropriate. Interestingly, the rapper hasn’t deleted the post that triggered all the drama.Badshah hits back with clarificationAfter hours of trending criticism, Badshah responded with a second post, defending his earlier comment. In his reply, he wrote, “I think one of the most beautiful compliments that you could give to a woman that you really admire is to wish for her to mother your children. Meri soch nahi tumhari soch saamne aayi hai.” This statement sparked fresh debate online, with some backing the rapper’s explanation and others remaining critical.A new look grabs attentionWhile his comment about Dua Lipa grabbed headlines, Badshah was already making waves for another reason — his stunning physical transformation. In May, the ‘Garmi’ singer shared shirtless photos of himself, showing off a noticeably leaner and fitter physique. Fans and celebrity friends rushed to the comments section to praise the rapper’s new look.What drove the change?In a past conversation with actress and fitness enthusiast Shilpa Shetty, Badshah opened up about what pushed him to begin his weight loss journey. He said, “I had many reasons for dropping weight. We did no shows during the lockdown. The shows then abruptly began to open. When I got up on stage, I knew I didn’t have the stamina. My job requires me to be active for approximately 120 minutes when performing on stage. I didn’t have the stamina; I started panting after just 15 minutes. As a performer, I have to give my best. That was a major reason.”
