Indian rapper and music sensation Badshah, known for his witty stage presence and chart-topping numbers, recently amused fans during his live performance in the United States. The artist cleverly altered the lyrics of his popular hit Tareefan, giving them a political twist to make a playful comment on former US President Donald Trump’s much-discussed tariff policies.
This fun moment comes shortly after Salman Khan was spotted cracking light-hearted jokes on similar themes, and now Badshah has followed suit in his own signature style. The audience, filled with both Indian fans and international listeners, burst into laughter and applause as the rapper seamlessly slipped the word “tariff” into the catchy rhythm of Tareefan, originally sung for the film Veere Di Wedding.
According to concert-goers, Badshah was in a high-spirited mood and kept engaging with the crowd, making witty one-liners in between his performances. But the highlight of the evening was his Trump reference, which gave the song a fresh and humorous spin. Many fans shared clips of the performance on social media, praising the rapper for his spontaneity and sharp sense of humor.
Badshah, who has often been praised for mixing pop culture with current events in his songs and stage acts, managed to strike the right chord by adding a global political reference into an otherwise groovy Bollywood track. The rapper has always maintained that live concerts are about giving audiences more than just music—they are about creating moments that people will remember long after the show ends.
The incident has now gone viral online, with netizens reacting in a mix of laughter and surprise. While some lauded Badshah for his creativity, others called it a clever way to show how music can adapt to contemporary conversations.
This isn’t the first time that a celebrity has added humor around international politics during a performance, but Badshah’s style ensured it stayed lighthearted and entertaining, rather than controversial. His twist on Tareefan once again showed how the rapper continues to keep his art lively, experimental, and relevant.
