Yo Yo Honey Singh drops One Thousand Miles amid a legal row over Millionaire’s lyrics. Here’s the full story behind the controversy, the Punjab State Women’s Commission’s notice, fan reactions, and what’s next for the rapper.
Yo Yo Honey Singh, India’s rap king, is making headlines again — and this time, it is not music-related. Singh released his new music video, One Thousand Miles, on August 8, 2025. This also came a day after he was served legal action based on his lyrics from another track, Millionaire.
Although fans have been enjoying the beats, a heated discussion is taking place out of sight, standing too close to the Punjab State Women’s Commission, alleged misogyny, and a legal notice demanding his personal appearance.
So, what has happened, why is Honey Singh facing backlash yet again, and what is the relationship between his new music drop and the Filipino Ponca letters? Let’s unfold the drama.
The Controversy: Why Honey Singh Is in Legal Trouble
Punjab State Women’s Commission Gets Involved
On August 7, 2025, the Punjab State Women’s Commission sent Honey Singh a notice over the lyrics of Millionaire. In particular, the Commission said certain lines in Queen Bee,
promote objectification of women
use derogatory language towards women
normalize misogynistic material in popular culture
The Commission said the attitude embodied in this kind of content sends a dangerous message to youth that must be addressed swiftly.
What the Legal Notice Is All About
Honey Singh is summoned to the commission to communicate his position on August 11, 2025. However, here are his options:
Exculpate the lyrics (a satisfactory exculpation would be outstanding).
Provide a public apology for the element of the content that is objectionable.
Change the lyrics or withdraw the song from circulation.
Strangely, the commission has also taken action against Karan Aujla for his song MF Gabhru, purporting similar issues about promoting misogyny.
Honey Singh Gets Bold: One Thousand Miles
Instead of lying low, Honey Singh took the opportunity to release a new song, One Thousand Miles, surprising his fans the day after the legal notice.
Why This Is Important
This demonstrated that Honey Singh is not allowing the issue to affect him and his music career.
It creates a new context for the media to discuss his new artistic work rather than the old controversy.
From a PR perspective, it is a way to keep fans engaged and keep the hype alive while he has some legal engagements.
Industry insiders believe this could be a clever distraction – keeping fans engaged, whilst art overshadows criticism.
Honey Singh’s Controversial History
Honey Singh has had challenges in the past with respect to legal issues surrounding lyrics.
2013: Faced a petition regarding vulgar lyrics in Main Hoon Balatkari (which he asserted was never officially released).
2015: Criticized for objectifying women in party anthems like Party All Night.
2022: Questioned over references to alcohol and drugs in Saiyaan Ji.
His loyal fan base has presented strong defenses of him, often calling him a creative artist lost in the moral police.
The Bigger Issue: Music, Morality & Creativity
This is not just about one rapper — it speaks to an ongoing conversation in India about how to reconcile artistic expression with social responsibility.
Arguments Against these Lyrics:
Influence on youth: Songs that include misogynistic lyrics can normalize troubling attitudes.
Cultural reflection: Music reflects as well as shapes social values.
Responsibility of artists: Public figures have moral obligations to communities.
Defenses:
Freedom of expression: Artists have the right to create without censorship.
Metaphorical context: Lyrics are generally metaphorical, exaggerated, or characterized.
Choice: Audiences have a choice of what to consume.
Fan Reaction to One Thousand Miles
In the last few days, there have been predictable fan reactions on social media:
Supportive fans: Some have called the song a “masterpiece,” and that Singh has stayed committed and focused on music.
Critics: Some are accusing him of ignoring serious issues raised by the commission.
Music vs. Morality – The Debate Goes On
Although Honey Singh is delighted that the controversy of Millionaire is beginning to fade with the release of the song One Thousand Miles, he will not be able to entirely escape it. Whether the legal dispute affects his career negatively or simply adds to his “bad boy” rap persona is yet to be seen.
FAQs
1. Why did Punjab State Women’s Commission send Honey Singh a notice?
Because a few of the lyrics from his song Millionaire were considered derogatory to women and promoted objectification.
2. When is Honey Singh scheduled to appear before the commission?
On August 11, 2025.
3. What is One Thousand Miles about?
No full lyrical review has been publicly published, but the initial listeners claim it has a more romantic, upbeat vibe and discusses relationships and emotions rather than party culture.
4. Has Honey Singh had similar issues in the past?
Yes, multiple times. He has had run-ins regarding allegedly vulgar and misogynistic lyrics in 2013 and 2015, among others.
5. What actions may the commission take against him?
They can recommend edits, recommend deletion of the song, or a public apology. Additionally, they could recommend that he take legal action in only the most extreme of circumstances.
6. How are fans reacting to the new song?
Reactions remain mixed – some are raving about the track, while others suggest it’s simply a redirection from the Millionaire controversy.