Draft:Bilal Shaikh (Rapper)
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Comment: Reviewers take note that this guy (or his marketing team or whatever) has been spamming Wikipedia with articles and drafts about him for years. This is blatantly another paid effort, where the person hired for the job just pasted a text they received from someone else and submitted it without even looking at it. bonadea contributions talk 07:00, 21 November 2024 (UTC)
Emiway Bantai, born as Bilal Shaikh is an independent Indian rapper from Mumbai, Maharashtra.[1] The name Emiway is a mixture of Emi from Eminem and Way from Lil Wayne, while the word Bantai is a popular street slang in Mumbai meaning brother or a good friend.[2][3][4] He is a part of the Desi hip-hop community, making songs in languages such as Hindi, English and Marathi.[5][6][7] He was also briefly featured in the 2019 Bollywood film Gully Boy as himself.[8]
Emiway Bantai | |
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| Birth name | Mohammed Bilal Sheikh |
| Also known as | Emiway Bantai, Mohammed Bilal Sheikh |
| Born | Mumbai, India |
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| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Website | https://bantai.in |
Personal life
[edit]Bilal Sheikh was born in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India on 13th November, 1985. However, he was raised in Mumbai.[4][9] He married to Finnish actor Halina Kuchey, alias Swaalina on January of 2025.[10][11]
Career
[edit]Emiway Bantai made his debut in rapping with his first song Glint Lock in 2013.[12] He first gained recognition with his song Aur Bantai in 2014.[5]
Death threat
[edit]On the night of May 25, 2025, Emiway Bantai released the song Tribute to Siddhu Moosewala as a tribute to the popular Punjabi music artist Siddhu Moosewala who was assassinated.[13][14] On the same day, the mobile number registered with Emiway Bantai's management recieved a text which stated the following : “I am gangster Goldy Brar. Your singer has 24 hours. I want rupees 1 crore or else I will kill him". The messages were believed to have been sent by Goldy Brar, a Canada based close associate of incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.[15] The threat message sent to the rapper also mentioned the name of United States of America based gangster Rohit Godara.[16] A ransom of rupees 1 crore was asked by the gangsters. On May 27th, a police complaint was filed through an employee.[17]
On June 5, 2025, an 18/19 year old student from Assam, India named Arulv Rameshkumar Alohi was arrested for allegedly sending the threats.[18][19] The police traced his digital footprints and subsequently arrested him. The police learnt that the accused has sent such threats to other music artists in the past as well. The accused told the police that he just wanted to make some quick money and get famous through this method.[20]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- 2021: Malum Hai Na[21]
- 2022: 8 Saal[22]
- 2023: King of the Streets[23][24]
- 2024: Wholeheartedly[25]
- 2025: FTSTTS
| Year | Album | Tracks | Artist(s) | Producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Malum Hai Na | Malum Hai Na (Intro), Momma, Chalte Firte, Freeverse Feast 2, My Time, Machayenge 3, Always on Top, Hai Tu Kaun, Kyu Jane De, Gum ko Vata, Jawab De, Bantai ki Public, Aisa Kuch Shot Nahi hai (Remix), Believe. | Emiway Bantai, Swaalina. | Jaykll, Meme Machine, Flamboy, Tony James, Ryini Beats, AAKASH, Young Taylor. |
| 2022 | 8 Saal | Mera (Intro), Mera, 8 Saal, Kaha Par Hu, Pain, Focus, Haq Hai, Life is good, CHOCO. | Emiway Bantai. | Pendo46, Lexnour, Refix, Abyss prod, Emiway Bantai, Memax, Cheap Thrillz. |
| 2023 | King of the Streets | KOTS - Prelude, King of the Streets (Intro), Chhod Dala, Jhakas, Meherbani, Company, Beta Karta Rap, Kya Din The Woh, Roots, Scene Change, Rule No. 123, Waqt Ke Saath - Interlude, Survive, KOTS - Freestyle, Kya Bolti Public, Classy Chapri, King of Indian Hip Hop. | Emiway Bantai, VBreak, Young Galib. | Pendo46, Lexnour, JustDan beats, Logan Jessy, Liogans, Zero Beats, Sinato Beats, Xistence, Robert Tar, Citron Beats, Memax, Enigma Beats, 9Thagod, Bxl Grapes, NOBUDDY, Kylo Beats, MYK Beats, Gore Ocean, Babz beats. |
| 2024 | Wholeheartedly | Aksar - Unplugged, Bolna Tu Bantai, Tu Tera Dekh, Aksar, Fake Ones, 4U Remix, Boht Kuch, Theekh Hu Mei, Rollercoaster. | Emiway Bantai, The Rish, Shez, Flowbo, Maanu, Young Galib, Hellac. | The Rish, Emiway Bantai, Avanto, Hippy Jack, Aakash, Memax, Maanu, |
| 2025 | FTSTTS | Dubai Company | Emiway Bantai | Tony James |
Extended Playlists
[edit]- 2017: MEIN
- 2019: No Brands[26][27]
- 2020: Dhundke Dikha
- 2022: Monsoon
- 2024: sPEAK
- 2024: Northern Nights
- 2025: Bajis[28][6]
| Year | Album | Tracks | Artist(s) | Producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | MEIN | Asli Nakli, ABBU, Jhand Hai, MEIN | Emiway Bantai | Emiway Bantai |
| 2019 | No Brands | Checkmate, Zaruratich Nahi Hai, Sab Kuch New, No Brands. | Emiway Bantai | Flamboy |
| 2020 | Dhundke Dikha | Billal (Intro), Dhundke Dikha, Miss Tujhe, Grind, Bantai, Feel (Outro). | Emiway Bantai | Robert Tar, Hippy Jack, Flamboy, Bass Mutant, Ryini Beats. |
| 2022 | Monsoon | Busy, Bhool Ja, Kuch Aur, Changed, Yakeen. | Emiway Bantai, Young Galib, Memax, Ben Z, Vaksh. | Harsh Sohi, Memax, PALE 1080, Nishit Basumatary. |
| 2024 | sPEAK | The End, EVIL = EVIL, Gani Bhai, Elevate. | Emiway Bantai | Abyss, Memax, Emiway Bantai. |
| 2024 | Northern Nights | Duniya Naraz, Nazare, Misunderstood, Mera Na Hua, Maaf Karo, Safar, Revontulet. | Emiway Bantai | Memax, Emiway Bantai, Backyard. |
| 2025 | BAJIS | Badshah, Josh Mei, Tribute to Siddhu Moosewala, Paisa Paisa, Kaali Kaali Aankhein. | Emiway Bantai, Young Galib, Swaalina. | Tony James, Memax. |
References
[edit]- ^ "Rapper Emiway Bantai and Swaalina get married in a dreamy setting - Pics". The Times of India. 2025-01-24. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
- ^ Baranwal, Rishika. "Yo Yo Honey Singh, Badshah, Raftaar: Indian rappers who changed their names and made it big". DNA India. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
- ^ Chaudhury, Shreshtha (2025-01-26). "When Emiway Bantai Explored His Passion For Rap Music From Grade 10: Exploring The Rapper's Love For Eminem, 50 Crore+ Net Worth & Love Life!". Koimoi. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
- ^ a b "Rapper Emiway Bantai Falls Face-First Out Of Moving SUV As Stunt For Upcoming Track Goes Horribly Wrong (VIDEO)". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ^ a b Xalxo, Jessica (2021-10-22). "COVER STORY: The Rise and Rise of Emiway Bantai". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
- ^ a b "Emiway Bantai says his new EP gave him space to work with Bollywood classics". www.punjabnewsexpress.com. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ^ "Rapper Emiway Bantai falls from moving car while performing stunt for upcoming track; fans say 'don't risk your life' – WATCH". The Times of India. 2025-07-22. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ^ Network, Post News (2019-01-20). "'Apna time aayega': Underground rappers ahead of 'Gully Boy' - OrissaPOST". Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily - OrissaPOST. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ^ "Emiway goes flying out of car while shooting daredevil stunts for music video; internet says 'sar ke bal gira!'". Hindustan Times. 2025-07-20. Archived from the original on 2025-07-20. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ^ "Rapper Emiway Bantai and Swaalina get married in a dreamy setting - Pics". The Times of India. 2025-01-24. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ^ "Rapper Emiway Bantai gets married to singer-actor Swaalina; see pics". Mid-day. 2025-01-24. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ^ "A quick look at rapper Emiway Bantai's career". The Indian Express. 2020-04-02. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ^ IANS (2025-05-26). "Emiway Bantai pays a heartfelt musical tribute to late Sidhu Moosewala". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Rapper Emiway Bantai pays musical tribute to Sidhu Moosewala". The Times of India. 2025-05-27. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ^ "Emiway Bantai receives death threats following Sidhu Moosewala tribute; Lawrence Bishnoi gang demands Rs 1 crore". Moneycontrol.
- ^ "Rapper Emiway Bantai gets 'death threat from Goldy Brar'". The Times of India. 2025-05-28. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ^ G Mohiuddin Jeddy, Bhanuj Kappal. "Rapper Emiway Bantai receives ₹1 cr ransom call from 'Goldy Brar'". The Hindustan Times.
- ^ Sameera Kapoor, Munshi. "Assam student arrested for sending death threat to rapper Emiway Bantai". The Hindustan Times.
- ^ "Emiway Bantai Death Threat: 18-Year-Old Assam Boy Arrested, Further Probe Underway". News18. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ^ "Assam teen held for demanding Rs 1 crore, sending death threat to rapper Emiway Bantai". Moneycontrol. Archived from the original on 2025-07-26. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ^ "Bantai Records is the next big thing in the Indian hip-hop scene: Emiway Bantai". The Indian Express. 2021-08-11. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Keep Calm and rap away with Emiway, live in 'Rap'cert at Phoenix Marketcity, Bengaluru". APN News. 2022-11-25. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Emiway Bantai shows off his 'W' atop the mountain". liftedasia.com. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ Tripathi, Shirish (2023-07-23). "Emiway's "King Of The Streets" Is A Conceited And Triumphant Treat For His Listeners". Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ Tagat, Anurag (2024-03-15). "The Rish on Working with Emiway on 'Aksar' and Rock Roots". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ Tagat, Anurag (2019-11-15). "Comes Rapped Up | Music". India Today. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Awards should never be on bucket lists, experiences should: Emiway Bantai". www.radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ ""Bollywood has a huge influence on all of us – working with SRK samples has been incredible," says Emiway Bantai as he drops final track from 'Bajis' EP". Firstpost. 2025-05-24. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
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