When asked about the origins of his stage name during the episode, Badshah stated that he had come up with the name "Badshah" himself. However, the claim immediately prompted fans to unearth an older throwback video where Badshah had previously credited Honey Singh with coining the moniker.
Resharining the viral throwback clip on social media, Honey Singh took a sharp jab at his former teammate, writing:
"Meri nallaayak/gandi aulaad (My worthless child)."
What Triggered the Exchange on 'India’s Got Latent'
The segment aired as part of the members-only bonus episode released on August 10, 2026, featuring Badshah alongside panel guests Haarsh Limbachiyaa, Sourav Joshi, and Rajat Sood:
Samay Raina's Impromptu Song: Following a contestant's act, host Samay Raina grabbed a microphone and sang a comic verse poking fun at the duo's history, singing:
"Yo Yo Honey Singh ka fan hoon main... Karta maa-behen hoon main... Mere saare ang dekho, gaana 'Brown Rang' dekho."
The "Brown Rang" & Stage Name Reference: The lyric directly targeted the ongoing songwriting and beat-credit disputes over hits like Brown Rang.
The Contradictory Clip: When Samay subsequently asked Badshah how he chose his name, Badshah insisted it was his own creation. Internet users quickly juxtaposed his answer with the older archival interview where Badshah had stated, "Honey paaji named me Badshah," leading to Honey Singh's viral reaction.
History of the Mafia Mundeer Credit Feud
The exchange marks the latest chapter in a multi-year friction stemming from their time in the hip-hop crew Mafia Mundeer (which also included Raftaar, Ikka, and Lil Golu):
Credit Disputes: Following the group's fallout, Badshah has repeatedly claimed that he was not credited fairly for writing lyrics on foundational tracks like Brown Rang and Get Up Jawani, while Honey Singh maintains that the production and composition were his own.
Online Sparring: Tensions resurfaced as recently as mid-2025 when Badshah dropped a cheekily worded "Credits" comment under posts celebrating Mafia Mundeer's older discography.
Trade Verdict:
While Samay Raina's comic roast on India's Got Latent was meant as a light-hearted moment, the resulting clip overlap triggered massive engagement metrics across Instagram and X, proving that the Mafia Mundeer legacy and its internal rivalries remain prime internet fodder.
