Naezy grew up in Mumbai's chawls in a lower-middle-class, orthodox Muslim family. |
He wasn't academically inclined and gravitated towards hanging out with friends, leading him into troublesome situations. |
At the age of 13, Naezy kicked a policeman to avoid being taken to the police station. |
His life took a turn when he was arrested for harassing a girl. |
Initially inspired by rappers like Lil Wayne and Sean Paul, Naezy started his musical journey by imitating them. |
His introduction to rap came from listening to Sean Paul's music. |
During college, he co-founded the hip-hop group 'The Schizophrenics'. |
Naezy recorded his first single 'Aafat' with an iPad sent by his father from Dubai. |
Collaborating with rapper Divine on 'Mere Gully Mein' brought him recognition. |
'Gully Boy,' a film, drew inspiration from the lives of rappers like Naezy and Divine. |
Though he took a hiatus from rapping, Naezy returned to follow his musical passion. |
In June 2024, he appeared as a contestant on 'Bigg Boss OTT Season 3'. |
Naezy focuses on rapping about social issues rather than materialistic themes. |