From the underground pulse of New York to the global mainstage, rap has become more than music—it is a movement, a lifestyle, a revolution. Shaped by icons like Ye, formerly known as Kanye West
, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Travis Scott, its echo now resounds across continents. Enter Hanumankind—India’s lyrical firestarter, also known as Sooraj Cherukat, whose hit ‘Big Dawgs’ stormed global charts. With bars that bite and presence that roars, he is now poised to set Netflix Tudum 2025 ablaze with a performance the world will not forget.
The Indian hip-hop scene is buzzing, and at its forefront is Hanumankind—the Kerala-born, Bengaluru rapper with a fierce flow so bold it just caught Netflix’s eye.
From Kerala to global fame: Hanumankind’s Netflix Tudum debut
Hanumankind, aka Sooraj Cherukat, is gearing up to perform live at Netflix Tudum 2025, streaming from Los Angeles on May 31 at 5 pm PT (June 1, 5:30 a.m. IST).
This rising Indian rapper, known for his English and multilingual flow, is breaking global barriers with his Spotify success. His live set promises to be a cultural milestone—melding international hip-hop vibes with storytelling, making this event one of the most anticipated crossover performances worldwide.
Run it up! Acclaimed musician Hanumankind will hit the stage with an unforgettable performance at #TUDUM, the live global fan event.
Watch it live on Netflix at 8pm ET | 5pm PT on May 31 pic.twitter.com/8wXnmOqINj
— Netflix (@netflix) May 28, 2025
Hanumankind has teamed up with rising producers like Nikhil Kalimireddy and Parimal Shais to drop hits such as ‘Damnson’ and ‘Genghis,’ creating waves globally with tracks like ‘Run It Up.’ Netflix Tudum 2025, streaming to over 190 countries, features him prominently—his ‘Run It Up’ clip teased in the trailer. While dominating the global stage, Hanumankind kept things fresh in unexpected ways. Earlier this year, he collaborated with a US meteorologist, who combined beats and weather statistics for a moment of pure vibe.
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US meteorologist Adam Krueger slipped Hanumankind’s ‘Run It Up’ lyrics into a weather report, turning the forecast into a surprise rap moment that sparked a reaction from the rapper himself.
Adam Krueger turned heads after quoting Hanumankind on air
Rapper Hanumankind gave a shoutout after spotting US meteorologist Adam Krueger slipping lyrics from ‘Run It Up’ into a Fox 11 Los Angeles weather segment. Krueger posted the playful clip on Instagram, creatively blending lines like “Let’s run it up, the sun is up”
into his forecast. The unexpected crossover caught fans’ attention—Hanumankind called him a “legend”
in the comments, while producer Kalmi chimed in with, “Thank u sirr.”
AdaKrueger has pulled off lyrical cameos before, weaving in lines from Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ and Doechii’s ‘Denial is a River’, but this shoutout felt especially timely. With Hanumankind gearing up to perform live at Netflix Tudum 2025 alongside Lady Gaga and other global stars
, the question now is whether his razor-sharp bars can outshine the rest—and keep him glowing in the spotlight where he belongs.
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