Did Yo Yo Honey Singh Just Call Amir Khan His Legendary Brother?
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Mumbai, Feb 9 (NationPress) The renowned rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh shared a joyful moment as he posed with British boxing legend Amir Khan, referring to him as his “legendary brother.”
Taking to Instagram, Honey Singh posted a photo that showcased their close friendship. In the snapshot, both stars appeared relaxed and confident, playfully raising their fists in a boxing-style pose toward the camera.
The caption read: “With my legendary brother @amirkingkhan.”
Amir Khan, a retired British professional boxer, had an impressive career from 2005 to 2022. He started boxing competitively at just 11 years old and gained recognition during the 2004 Summer Olympics, where he earned a silver medal in the lightweight category, making him the youngest medalist at 17.
He turned professional in 2005 and became one of the youngest British world champions by winning the World Boxing Association (WBA) title at 22.
On the other hand, Honey Singh achieved fame in the music industry with his 2011 Punjabi album International Villager. The popular track “Gabru”, featuring J-Star, quickly soared to the top of the Asian music charts, including the BBC Asian charts.
His collaborations with renowned artists, such as Diljit Dosanjh for “Lak 28 Kudi,” solidified his status.
He made his Hindi music debut with Mastan and gained immense popularity on YouTube, with his videos “Brown Rang” and “High Heels” becoming some of the most viewed that year. Following the success of “Brown Rang”, Singh released “Angreji Beat” in collaboration with Gippy Grewal.
In 2024, Singh released his album Glory, featuring 18 tracks, including “Millionaire,” “Rap God,” and “Jatt Mehkma.” Additionally, a documentary titled Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous premiered on Netflix in December 2024.