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Sidhu Moose Wala's Murder: Gang Violence Claims Hip-Hop Star

6/12/2025

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Punjabi hip-hop sensation Sidhu Moose Wala was tragically gunned down in May 2022 by hired assassins in Punjab. Goldy Brar took responsibility, pointing to Moose Wala's alleged missteps. While arrests have been made, justice remains elusive as no one has yet stood trial. Moose Wala's ascent to fame underscored the troubling intersection of music and gang violence in Punjab.

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Punjabi hip-hop sensation Sidhu Moose Wala was tragically gunned down in May 2022 by hired assassins in Punjab. Goldy Brar took responsibility, pointing to Moose Wala's alleged missteps. While arrests have been made, justice remains elusive as no one has yet stood trial. Moose Wala's ascent to fame underscored the troubling intersection of music and gang violence in Punjab.