Rapper KR$NA said his song 'Boom Shaka' unexpectedly became the anthem for student protests across India in June and July, a viral development he called unplanned. Released April 28, the track gained momentum on social media and exploded after protest reels from Jantar Mantar and elsewhere boosted views to over 76 million. KR$NA and Raftaar reflected on hip-hop’s role and Indian rap’s trajectory.
