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June 11 marks the birth anniversary of Sidhu Moosewala, the legendary Punjabi singer who would have turned 31 this year. Moosewala was tragically shot dead on May 29, 2022, just before his 29th birthday. Despite two years passing since his assassination, his memory remains strong, kept alive by his dedicated fanbase and fellow artists who frequently honor him.

Tributes from fellow artists

Diljit Dosanjh
In June 2022, at his Vancouver concert, Diljit Dosanjh dedicated the show to Sidhu Moosewala. He addressed the audience, expressing his condolences and acknowledging Moosewala's father, who had honored his son at the funeral.

Karan Aujla
Though Sidhu Moosewala and Karan Aujla had a well-known rivalry, Aujla paid tribute to Moosewala posthumously. In 2023, Aujla released a song titled "Maa" in memory of Moosewala, showing respect and burying the hatchet.

Divine
Rapper Divine honored Moosewala during his performance at the IPL 2023 closing ceremony. He began his set by saying, "Rest in peace Sidhu Moosewala," receiving a warm response from the audience.

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King
During his time as a judge on MTV Hustle 2.0, rapper King briefly mentioned Moosewala, referring to him as a legend whose music had a powerful impact. He ended his tribute with a respectful shout-out, "Sidhu paaji."

Shubh
At his first live concert in London in October 2023, Shubh lifted a hoodie with Moosewala's image and performed Moosewala’s hit track "So High." This gesture was greatly appreciated by the fans present.

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Kapil Sharma
Comedian and television personality Kapil Sharma remembered Moosewala by performing his song "295" during a live show. The song "295" was also used by Rahul Gandhi as a reference to Moosewala in a political context.

AP Dhillon
During his performance at the Coachella music festival, AP Dhillon honored Moosewala with a digital banner reading "JUSTICE FOR SIDHU MOOSEWALA." He also shared the tribute on social media with the caption, “The media is controlled and I’m out of control.”

Raja Kumari
American hip-hop artist Raja Kumari, who recently ventured into Punjabi music, paid tribute to Moosewala with her first Punjabi track, inspired by his desire to hear her sing in Punjabi. Her collaboration with Guru Randhawa on "In Love" serves as a spiritual ode to Moosewala.

Sidhu Moosewala's impact on the Punjabi music industry and his lasting legacy continue to be celebrated by fans and artists alike, ensuring that his memory lives on.