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KIDSHOT, born Rahul Khadtare, is a hip-hop artist and rapper from the Powai area of Mumbai, India. He is known for his fast-paced 'chopper flow' rap style and was reported by Musicunplugged.in to be among India's first rappers to rap at over 350 words per minute. He was introduced to rap at 13 and released his first single, a remix of Lil Wayne's 'Misunderstood,' at 15, which brought him early attention. His journey out of the Powai slum area through hip-hop was profiled by The Better India, and his EP 'The Come Up' was covered by Rolling Stone India.
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| Born (approx. date) | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Age (approx.) | 32 |
| Knows languages | english, hindi |
| Occupations | musical artist, singer |
| Also known as | Rahul Khadtare |
| Known for | Chopper flow rap style; national rap-speed record |
| Notable album/release | The Come Up (EP) |
Last update on: September 21, 2026
Rise from Powai
KIDSHOT grew up in the Powai area of Mumbai and was introduced to rap at age 13. He released his first single at 15 — a remix of Lil Wayne's 'Misunderstood' — which brought him early attention and helped establish his name in the Indian hip-hop scene.
He is known for his 'chopper flow,' a rapid-fire rap delivery, and was reported by Musicunplugged.in to be among the first Indian rappers to rap at over 350 words per minute, a pace that became central to his artistic identity.
His journey out of Mumbai's Powai slum area through hip-hop was profiled in depth by The Better India, which described how music offered him an alternative path away from a life of crime in his neighborhood.
His EP 'The Come Up' was covered by Rolling Stone India, marking a maturation in his sound and songwriting as he moved beyond his early viral breakthrough.
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