Quick facts
| Born | 15 March 1983 |
| Birthplace | Karampura, West Delhi, India |
| Full name | Hirdesh Singh |
| Profession | Singer, music producer, actor |
| Debut year | 2003, as a hip-hop producer |
Music career
His albums include International Villager (2011), Desi Kalakaar (2014), Honey 3.0 (2024), Glory (2024) and 51 Glorious Days (2025). His best-known songs include Lak 28 Kudi Da with Diljit Dosanjh (2011), Brown Rang (2012), Blue Eyes (2013), Party All Night from Boss (2013) and Makhna (2018).
His Hindi film music includes Mastan (2012), Cocktail (2012), Yaariyan (2014), Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022, with the song De Taali) and Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan (2023). He made his acting debut with a cameo in the Punjabi film Mirza: The Untold Story in 2012.
Awards and recognition
He received PTC Punjabi Music Awards for Best Music Director between 2010 and 2012. In 2013 he won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Indie Artist (Male) for Brown Rang. He won the Stardust Award for Best Music Director for Yaariyan in 2014, and the IIFA Award for Best Music Director for Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety in 2019.
Later activities and public matters
The Netflix documentary Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous was released in December 2024. In December 2024 he also disclosed in the documentary that he has bipolar disorder.
- Revolutionized the South Asian music landscape by catapulting Punjabi pop and hip-hop into the mainstream via viral anthems like "Brown Rang" and "Lak 28 Kudi Da."
- Cemented his industry powerhouse status with major awards, including MTV Video Music Awards and IIFA honors, alongside massive chart-topping Bollywood and independent album releases.
- Expanded his multimedia footprint with the 2024 Netflix documentary "Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous" and continuous high-profile musical drops like the albums "Glory" and "51 Glorious Days."
In 2021 his then-wife filed a domestic violence case, which he denied. The couple divorced in November 2023, and the complaint was withdrawn after the settlement. In August 2025 the Punjab State Women’s Commission issued him a notice over lyrics in his song Millionaire, which it considered derogatory to women.
Net worth
Not publicly estimated.
