Divine (Rapper)

Divine (Rapper)

Biography

Vivian Wilson Fernandes, known professionally as Divine, is an Indian rapper and entrepreneur. He was born on October 2, 1990 in Andheri, Mumbai. Divine began his career as an underground rapper in 2011 after discovering hip hop on a T-shirt. His first single, "Yeh Mera Bombay", was released in 2013, and he has since released 14 albums, including Street Dreams, Gunehgar, and Punya Paap. His music often reflects his own life experiences, such as the lives of the poor in Mumbai and his upbringing with a single mother. Divine cites American rappers such as Nas, Eminem, Big L, Tupac, 50 Cent, and Rakim as his influences.

Divine has had six record labels, including Gully Gang Entertainment, Mass Appeal India, and Universal Music Group. In 2019, he released his debut album Kohinoor in partnership with Nas' label, Mass Appeal. The album has received wide acclaim, with almost all tracks becoming a mainstay on audio streaming charts in India. 

Divine has won a Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist and an MTV Europe Music Award for Best India Act.