Young Stunners, a popular Pakistani hip-hop duet formed in Karachi in 2012 by Talha Anjum and Talhah Yunus is scheduled to perform in Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai. The platform SkillBox is officially hosting the duo and has released the dates for the event, which will take place in three cities starting on 13th December and will last till 25th December. As of right now, no more information about the event is available.
The official website read, “Young Stunners India Tour 13th December 2024 – 25th December 2024. Join us for an electrifying experience as the dynamic duo, Young Stunners, embark on their much-anticipated India tour. Spanning three major cities, this tour promises to be a musical extravaganza featuring the raw and powerful Urdu rap that has taken the world by storm.
Giving information about the rappers and their background it conveyed, “About the Artists: Young Stunners comprises two incredibly talented Urdu-language rappers, Talha Anjum and Talhah Yunus. Known for their thought-provoking lyrics and captivating performances, they have carved a niche in the music industry with their unique style and profound storytelling Talhah Yunus & Talha Anjum a.k.a YOUNG STUNNERS; the real street vibe of Urdu rap.”
It added, “They have always been critical of presenting the real essence of Rap and Hip Hop, in such a way that it is effective yet constructive to the listeners, and able to keep the interest of the listeners in the content and spirit of their music. Besides that, they also believe in the need for variety in the content which made them create records with different themes, lessons and sometimes humor. That’s how they worked things out, and with Umair Khan on the music, they brought about hits like Burger-e-Karachi, Maila Majnu, Laam se chaura etc. And that is how Young Stunners was founded on July 9, 2012. Splitting up and working individually gave them a way to polish themselves in their own ways, and after three years, they got together and were back with some massive shots.”
The pair will perform on 25th December, Christmas Eve, in Delhi after 7 pm. The description read, “Join us for an electrifying experience as the dynamic duo, Young Stunners, embark on their much-anticipated India tour. Spanning three major cities, this tour promises to be a musical extravaganza featuring the raw and powerful Urdu rap that has taken the world by storm.” Urging people to participate in the event it stated, “Witness live performances of hit tracks that have garnered millions of views and streams. Experience the energy and passion of Young Stunners up close. Be part of a historic tour that brings together fans from across India to celebrate the power of Urdu rap.”
It further informed, “Pre-registration is now open! Ensure your spot at this unforgettable event by signing up early. Pre-registered attendees will get priority access to ticket sales once they become available. Mark your calendars and prepare for a night of unforgettable music, vibrant energy, and a celebration of artistic excellence.”
The website also shared details about the pre-registration and informed, “Stay tuned for further announcements on ticket sales and event details. Don’t Miss Out: This is your chance to be part of a landmark event in the world of music. Pre-register now and be the first to secure your tickets for the Young Stunners India Tour 2024!”
While the rest of the description is the same, according to SkillBox, Young Stunners will perform in Mumbai on 13th December and 21st December in Bengaluru from 7 pm onwards.
The official Instagram account of SkillBox also posted about the Pakistani artists’ upcoming event in the country which stated, “Young Stunners with Jokhay India Tour,” along with the images of the two rappers and Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai displayed at the top of the poster. It also confirmed that the event is going to happen in December of this year and pre-registration is available on their site but the dates are to be announced yet.
Co-founder and CEO of SkillBox Anmol Kukreja shared a story about the event declaring, “@skillboxofficial always changing landscape! Pre-registration open now! Big ups to @desi_disco.au.”
Notably, the impending event has sparked a firestorm of criticism on social media, as users are incensed by the development. They are sharing old tweets of Talha Anjum in which he mocked Captain Abhinandan Varthaman, expressed anti-India sentiments and hatred against Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as advocated for Kashmir’s secession from India. A user highlighted, “Who is Talha? The one who wrote against (India’s stand in) Kashmir. The one who spewed venom against PM Modi. The one who made fun of Abhinandan. Now Indians will purchase his show’s tickets. It’s a shame that he is allowed to perform in the country.”
Kaun Talha ?
— Elvish Army (Fan Account) (@elvisharmy) August 1, 2024
Kashmir ke khilaf tweets kara wo Talha
Modi ko hate diya wo Talha
Abhinandan ko mock kiya wo Talha
India ka hater wo Talha
Jiske show ki tickets Indians kharidenge wo Talha
Such a shame that he is allowed to do a show in India 🙂
Hello – @MrSinha_ ,@ajeetbharti ,… pic.twitter.com/BGU55R8NIS
Popular YouTube channel “Aaj Ki Taza Khabar” also brought up the vitriolic remarks of Talha Anjum and asked, “Talha Anjum a Pakistani Rapper who has been tweeting against Bharat, Kashmir, Modi and everything Bharatiya. This guy has a show scheduled in December in Mumbai, Bharat. Should he be allowed to enter?”
Talha Anjum a Pakistani Rapper who has been tweeting against Bharat, Kashmir, Modi and everything Bharatiya. This guy has a show scheduled in December in Mumbai, Bharat.
— AKTK (@AKTKbasics) August 1, 2024
Should he be allowed to enter? pic.twitter.com/RuFLEZiszc
“Lakshay Mehta” voiced similar sentiments and tagged the Office of the Home Minister (Amit Shah) and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar.
Talha Anjum a Pakistani Rapper who has been tweeting
— Lakshay Mehta (@lakshaymehta31) August 1, 2024
– Against Kashmir, PM Modi
– Mocked Abhinandan
– Hate Bharat and everything Bhartiya
This guy has a show scheduled in December in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore.
Should he be allowed to enter Bharat?@HMOIndia @DrSJaishankar pic.twitter.com/QSwWowZvMR
Another posted anti-India tweets by the rapper and requested, “Don’t let them do their show in India.”
Talha aunjum Anti India Tweets 🙏
— SaurabhTweets (@69Dhh) July 31, 2024
Dont let them do their show in India Guys . pic.twitter.com/My4KGxMRcR
Meanwhile, Ankit Jain, social media co-in charge of Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) posted, “I have been assured this anti-India pig won’t be allowed in India. Rest assured,” while reacting to a post featuring the Pakistani artist’s offensive statements.
I have been assured this anti India pig won’t be allowed in India. Rest assured. https://t.co/beuHGaspRM
— Ankit Jain (@indiantweeter) August 1, 2024
Young Stunners and their hatred for all things Indian
Talha Anjum shared a picture of bleeding Captain Abhinandan after he landed in Pakistan with “Total Dhamaal” written on it and tagged Ajay Devgn who was in the Bollywood movie.
The rapper endorsed Kashmir’s separation from India in another tweet and claimed that Pakistan’s army is striving for its “freedom”. He also alleged that India and the RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) are treating Muslims as “second-class citizens” and referred to it as racism.
Making a mockery of an Indian patriotic song, “Aao bachcho tumhe dikhaye jhanki Hindustan ki,” Talhah Yunus wrote, “Aao bachcho ser karaun main tumko Pakistan ki, Jiski khatir lalalalala Hindustan ki (Come children, let me take you on a tour of Pakistan for whose sake India ********)” abusing the country indirectly.
He attacked his fellow Pakistani celebrities in a tweet for not “speaking up” on Kashmir. He charged, “They refer to themselves as social media influencers. None of them raised their voice on Kashmir. They are scared of losing their Indian fans.” He then abused them and told them to wear dupattas and bangles (portraying them as weak and spineless) and added, “Shame on you.”
The rapper even uploaded a picture of two Kashmiri people with a green and white flag and wrote, “This is what Kashmir wants,” while tagging cricketer Shahid Khan Afridi who has openly supported separatism in the valley and is infamous for his anti-India and anti-Hindu stance.
Talha Anjum posted a purported photo of a man in a mask with “Go India, go back. We want freedom,” displayed in the background. He also retweeted a comment stating, “Modi is a terrorist.”
The two Pakistani rappers’ hateful remarks on India have come back to haunt them, as social media users are calling for the cancellation of their scheduled event in India and protesting against it. They are angry that rappers who regularly abuse and harbour contempt for India want to perform here and make money from it.
Update: Skillbox delists the event from platform after outrage
After the online outrage against the Young Stunners scheduled India tour, Skillbox has announced that they respect the sentiments of the people and they will be delisting the event from their platform.
However, the organisers of the tour, Desi Disco have informed that they are still working on bringing the Pakistani artists to perform in India.
The official website of Young Stunners is still displaying their upcoming India tour on the front page.
