Quick Info
| Profession | Rapper, Music Composer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/01/1992 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Karimnagar, Telangana, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Roll Rida
Roll Rida's Telugu version of the 45 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) EP was released on 13 January 2026, with six songs listed on Apple Music. The release includes the track Afro Tapang and other songs connected to the film's soundtrack.
Roll Rida expanded his career toward Bollywood after building a strong reputation in the Telugu film industry. He said he has been developing new songs and working with a Mumbai manager to bring more discipline and direction to his music career.
Roll Rida drew attention after sharing a video highlighting unsafe travel conditions involving children on a motorcycle. The post was covered as a public-interest social media moment rather than a music release, and it added to his visibility outside entertainment.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Rahul Kumar Velpula |
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| Nickname | Roll Rida |
| Famous For | His Raps |
| Genres | Hip hop, R&B, Indi-pop |
| Years Active | 2010 – present |
| Occupations | Rapper, songwriter, actor |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Brown (dyed) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Johnson Grammar School, Hyderabad |
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| Qualification | B. Tech in Computer Science |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Singing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Sitaram Pillutla |
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| Mother | Vijayalakshmi Pillutla |
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Career
| Summary | Indian rapper and music composer mainly rapping in the Telugu language, also known for acting and songwriting in Telugu films |
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Favourites
| Bike Collection | Bullet |
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Style Quotient
| Bike Collection | Bullet |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. An Indian rapper and music composer originally from Hyderabad. | |
| 2. Began his professional journey as a software engineer at Tech Mahindra in Hyderabad. | |
| 3. Known for his exceptional rapping skills in the South Indian music scene. | |
| 4. Provided voice-overs in Telugu movies for Akhil Akkineni and Jr. NTR. | |
| 5. Participated in Bigg Boss Telugu Season 2 in 2018. | |
| 6. Some of his popular tracks are Kirana, Dilkush, Patang, and many more. | |
| 7. Stage name inspired by American rapper Flo Rida. | |
| 8. Started rapping after being ragged in college to perform Linkin Park lyrics. | |
| 9. Raps in Telugu using Deccani from Hyderabad streets and Telangana dialect. | |
| 10. One of the first artists to create rap songs in Telugu from Telangana State. | |
| 11. Sang for Pawan Kalyan in the movie Gopala Gopala, marking an early career high. | |
| 12. Chooses to rap in Telugu rather than English to maintain cultural uniqueness. | |
| 13. Worked at Google in Hyderabad before joining Tech Mahindra. | |
| 14. Formed a college band with friend Syed Kamran, which later evolved into a long‑standing musical partnership. |
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