Raftaar becomes the first Indian artiste to achieve this feat
Updated On: 21 June, 2021 07:53 AM IST | The Hitlist Team
The show for which Raftaar accepted cryptocurrency is scheduled for next month in Canada. Cryptocurrency has already found approval among international artistes, including 50 Cent, Mariah Carey, Backstreet Boys and Lana Del Rey.
Raftaar
Raftaar is the first Indian artiste to accept cryptocurrency as a performance fee. “I’ve always been an admirer of blockchain technology. I’ve finally taken baby steps in this direction and the credit goes to my manager, Ankit Khanna,” said the rapper. The show for which Raftaar accepted cryptocurrency is scheduled for next month in Canada. Cryptocurrency has already found approval among international artistes, including 50 Cent, Mariah Carey, Backstreet Boys and Lana Del Rey.
The rapper has also inked a deal with a French music distributor. The rapper’s music label Kalamkaar is collaborating with Believe, a Paris-based digital music distribution and artiste services company. “It will digitally distribute and promote our work on legal download platforms. There is some stellar content coming your way from Kalamkaar in 2021,” informs Raftaar.
Raftaar had recently tested Covid-19 positive. The singer was asymptomatic and was living in isolation at home. Confirming the news, Raftaar however said there could be a technical error in the testing because he felt fit and fine.
In an Instagram message written in Hindi, Raftaar stated: "Hi everybody, wanted to share a quick update with you. I had to go on Roadies. For that I had to undergo COVID tests. In the first two tests, I tested negative. But my today's test result has come positive. The BMC has instructed me to stay in isolation, so I have isolated myself at home."
ADVERTISEMENT
Poll
Who will win the Punjab Elections?
"Please dont worry, I will keep you updated regarding my health. I have already started getting calls. I don't know how people got this information so fast. Don't worry, I will take care of myself. All of you please take care." [SIC]
Beyond music, the rapper is all set to turn producer for a yet-untitled film starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
Also Read: Raftaar's sister working amid Coronavirus, singer says, "We are proud"
Trending Stories
Latest Web Stories
Latest Photos
06 August, 2026 08:34 PM IST | In Photos: Hiroshima Day Silent Peace March 2026
Preshit Deorukhkar
17 December, 2025 11:56 AM IST | IN PHOTOS: MLAs at Vidhan Bhavan during Maharashtra Legislative Council polls
Asif Ali Sayed
09 September, 2024 09:32 PM IST | IN PHOTOS: People in Mumbai celebrate Gauri Puja during Ganeshotsav
Asif Ali Sayed
09 September, 2024 09:13 PM IST | IN PHOTOS: Mumbai witnesses sunny weather as rains take a break
Asif Ali Sayed
Latest Videos
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest Headlines
12 August, 2026 07:33 PM IST | Oshin Fernandes
10 August, 2026 07:17 PM IST | Test Tushar
10 August, 2026 11:49 AM IST | Makepeace Sitlhou
06 August, 2026 08:34 PM IST | Preshit Deorukhkar