Indian rapper Krsna claps back at Bollywood’s take on hip-hop while opening up about his genre-bending mixtape ‘Yours Truly’. This article unpacks his Instagram statement, his views on the rap scene, and what fans can expect from his new project.

When Krsna posted “Lo Le Liya Maine Badla” on his Instagram story, it wasn’t just a punchline. It was a clear, fiery response to the years of disrespect hip-hop has faced, especially from Bollywood circles. In classic Krsna fashion, he didn’t name-drop, but the context was loud and clear.

He was referring to the constant jabs from playback singers who’ve brushed off rap as the “easiest form of music.” Remember that controversy a few years back when Shaan said rap is only popular because it “sounds like people are abusing” and has “no music in it”? That mindset still lingers in parts of the mainstream industry, and Krsna isn’t having it.

Just days before his story, yet another Bollywood singer echoed the same dated opinion: that rap isn’t real music. Krsna decided it was time to speak, not just through interviews but through his art. And so came Yours Truly.

The Mixtape That Speaks Louder Than Words

Krsna’s latest drop, Yours Truly, isn’t just another rap release, it’s a curated experience. The project brings together some of Indian hip-hop’s finest, including Yashraj and Seedhe Maut. But what makes it truly stand out is how it doesn’t stick to one formula. Instead, it stretches across different styles within the hip-hop universe.

“In this mixtape,” Krsna explains, “I wanted to explore different sounds, and also look within to find my sound.”

And you can feel that exploration in every track. Some songs were born just last year. Others go way back. But all of them carry Krsna’s signature balance, rigorous discipline paired with raw instinct.

He puts it perfectly: “As an artist, we need some regimentation because left to ourselves, we might depend too much on how we’re feeling. On the other hand, a lot of it is instinctive. Many of my hit tracks have been created on the spur of the moment.”

That mix of method and madness? That’s what makes Yours Truly so compelling.

Rap Isn’t Easy. It’s Just Not Your Lane.

So, what does Krsna really think about these claims that rap is “easy”?

He puts it bluntly: “When you look from the outside, everything looks easy until you do it. No Bollywood playback singer will be able to rap and sound good, just like I won’t sound good if I do playback singing.”

He continues, “Rap may not require you to be a trained singer, but it requires instinct and writing skills. If it was easy, every second person would be a rapper.”

This isn’t just a statement. It’s a reality check for anyone doubting the craft. Writing bars that hit, flowing over beats with precision, and connecting with listeners, none of that is easy. It takes vision, talent, and above all, respect for the art.

From Underdog to Torchbearer

With anthems like Joota Japani and Khatta Flow, Krsna has been shaping Indian hip-hop since the mid-2000s. He’s not just been part of the scene, he’s been helping build it.

“Eight or ten years ago,” he reflects, “if you had told me that we’d be here, I wouldn’t have believed it. But we are at a point today where rap is a mainstay.”

Yet, Krsna is far from satisfied. “We’re nowhere near the potential of the genre. In the global market, hip-hop is the highest-selling genre.”

And he’s right. While India’s hip-hop scene is booming, there’s still a long runway ahead. The audience is growing, the artists are evolving, and albums like Yours Truly are proof that Indian rap has both depth and range.

Final Thoughts

Krsna isn’t just pushing back against criticism. He’s setting the record straight, through his words, his music, and his mindset. Yours Truly isn’t a diss tape. It’s a declaration.

It’s a reminder that Indian hip-hop is here to stay, and it won’t be boxed into anyone’s definition of what “music” should be. If Bollywood ever thought rap was just a passing trend, Krsna’s message is loud: this culture runs deep.

And if that Insta story didn’t make it clear enough, he’s already taken his revenge. Through rhymes, rhythms, and pure, unapologetic art.

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