Indian rapper Hanumankind made waves at Coachella 2025 by adding a desi twist to his performance. The artist who rose to fame with his viral 2024 track “Big Dawgs” represented Kerala on one of the biggest global stages, the artist performed alongside traditional chenda melam drummers.
Dressed in white outfits, the team brought a strong cultural vibe to the stage.
Chenda is a traditional cylindrical drum from Kerala, commonly played during festivals and ceremonies. By blending it with rap, Hanumankind redefined how Indian music can show up on global platforms.
He performed his latest song Run It Up, and also his viral hit Big Dawgs, with the crowd cheering and singing along. At one point, Hanumankind even handed the mic to the audience to let them rap along.
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The internet couldn’t stop praising the moment. Fans flooded the comments with love, calling the performance “FAAYA” and “ABSOLUTELY DOPE!” One user added “The world ain’t ready to see what Indian performances have in store.” Another user appreciated “Boy is Born to Claim”. In context to Diljit Dosnajh signature remark “punjabi aa gaye oyee” and his debut in Coachella 2023, one user commented “Malayali bhi aa gaye oyee” ( Malayalis have also arrived).
Hanumankind, whose real name is yet to be widely known, is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. He gained fame after his 2024 track Big Dawgs blew up online. Later, even ASAP Rocky jumped on the remix. His latest track Run It Up dropped earlier this year, and he also made his acting debut in the Malayalam hit film Rifle Club.
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