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Despite backlash on use of Punjabi music, Babbulicious remains unfazed

A Punjabi pop song by Toronto-based artist Babbulicious became the unlikely soundtrack to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration, creating a viral moment celebrating diasporic culture. The artist, Babbu Singh, expressed his surreal experience seeing US Senator Bernie Sanders vibing to the track, highlighting the growing mainstream acceptance of Punjabi music.

4 Jan 2026 5:33 am