Quick Info
| Profession | Rapper |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/08/1993 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Kurla, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Naezy
02/10/2026
Naezy recently addressed speculation around Gully Boy, saying the film was not based on his life and describing it as a fictional story. The remarks renewed discussion about how much the movie drew from real Indian hip-hop figures and his role in inspiring the genre's mainstream rise.
14/01/2025
Naezy released "Taafu," a new track from his upcoming EP Fateh. The song marked a fresh music release after his earlier mainstream recognition and signaled continued activity in his recording career.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Naved Shaikh |
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| Nickname | Naezy |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" |
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| Weight | 60 Kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Mumbai |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Science (BSc) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Shahid Raza (Works in Dubai) |
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| Mother | Farhin Raza |
Career
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| Notable Collaborations | 'Mere Gully Mein' with Divine (featured in Gully Boy soundtrack) |
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Mercedes-Benz GLA |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Naezy grew up in Mumbai's chawls in a lower-middle-class, orthodox Muslim family. | |
| 2. He wasn't academically inclined and gravitated towards hanging out with friends, leading him into troublesome situations. | |
| 3. At the age of 13, Naezy kicked a policeman to avoid being taken to the police station. | |
| 4. His life took a turn when he was arrested for harassing a girl. | |
| 5. Initially inspired by rappers like Lil Wayne and Sean Paul, Naezy started his musical journey by imitating them. | |
| 6. His introduction to rap came from listening to Sean Paul's music. | |
| 7. During college, he co-founded the hip-hop group 'The Schizophrenics'. | |
| 8. Naezy recorded his first single 'Aafat' with an iPad sent by his father from Dubai. | |
| 9. Collaborating with rapper Divine on 'Mere Gully Mein' brought him recognition. | |
| 10. 'Gully Boy,' a film, drew inspiration from the lives of rappers like Naezy and Divine. | |
| 11. Though he took a hiatus from rapping, Naezy returned to follow his musical passion. | |
| 12. In June 2024, he appeared as a contestant on 'Bigg Boss OTT Season 3'. | |
| 13. Naezy focuses on rapping about social issues rather than materialistic themes. | |
| 14. He prefers to write lyrics on paper rather than digital devices. | |
| 15. His stage name 'Naezy' is short for 'Naved is Crazy'. | |
| 16. He uses Mumbai's street culture as inspiration for his music. | |
| 17. Naezy revealed on 'Bigg Boss OTT 3' that he was arrested under false allegations and spent a year in prison during the filming of 'Gully Boy' | |
| 18. Naezy is credited as one of the pioneers of India's underground hip-hop scene |
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