Badshah Joins Forces with Pokémon in Bizarre New Collab: Fans Left Divided

The rapper’s latest track, ‘Imma Be Your Pokémon,’ features Pikachu and Jigglypuff, leaving fans bewildered.

February 4, 2025: Just when you thought 2025 couldn’t get more unpredictable, Indian rapper Badshah has surprised everyone by teaming up with Pokémon for his latest music video, “Imma Be Your Pokémon.” This official collaboration features iconic characters like Pikachu and Jigglypuff alongside Badshah, making it one of the most unusual partnerships of the year.

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The track blends desi beats with Badshah’s signature lyrical style and features artists Sharvi Yadav and Sahher Bambba. The music video is a vibrant spectacle, showing Badshah performing with animated Pokémon characters, solidifying this as a true collaboration with the Pokémon franchise.

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Netizens React:

While the idea is certainly bold, the reception has been mixed at best. Social media has been buzzing with reactions, many of them critical. A Reddit user quipped, “Pokemon bahut promotion kar raha hai aajkal, pehle Oreo ke saath ab Badshah ke saath gaana. Might be my inner oldhead Pokémon fan talking but the song was ass.” Another simply wrote, “Kind of average… an easy skip.”

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One fan voiced frustration, saying, “I can’t keep defending Badshah bro, tf is this 😭 🙏.” Others echoed similar sentiments, with one commenting, “I didn’t think Pokémon’s rep could take a bigger hit than the madness we read about the original stories last year. And now I’ve just seen that Badshah has made an official Pokémon song. End me.”

Background:

This surprising collaboration follows a period of intrigue surrounding Badshah’s social media activity. The rapper had recently deleted or archived all posts from his Instagram, leaving his 15 million followers speculating about his next move. This came shortly after rumors of a fallout with rapper Honey Singh, further adding to the drama surrounding Badshah’s public image.

While fans may be divided over this new venture, there’s no denying that Badshah’s partnership with Pokémon is as unique as it gets.

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