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Mussie Sheikh (born October 8, 1994), known by his stage name Lil Mussie, is an New Zealand rapper and philanthropist from Auckland.[1][2] Lil Mussie is also founder of a charity known as the Bread Charity which helps children living in poverty.[3][4]
Philanthropy
Mussie graduated from the University of Auckland with an honours degree in chemistry.[5] In 2017, he founded Bread Charity that provide children from struggling backgrounds with mentoring and appropriate clothing. The charity runs a series of supercar events to raise money.[6][7][8]
During the COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand Mussie and UFC fighter Shane Young competed in an online Call Of Duty competition. Mussie, having lost, donated $1000 to a family in need.[9][10][11][12]
Music
In August 2020 he worked with Kanye West's team on his single 'On Me'. The single features American rapper King Chip (also known as Chip Tha Ripper).[13][14][15][16] The engineering of the song was done by 4 time Grammy winner Anthony Kilhoffer[17][18]
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "How About You?"[19] |
2020 | Template:N/A |
| "On Me - (ft. King Chip)"[20] |
2020 | Template:N/A |
References
- ↑ Song You Need to Know: Lil Mussie, 'On Me'. Rolling Stone Australia(10 August 2020).
- ↑ A chat with Kanye. www.gisborneherald.co.nz.
- ↑ The Bread Winner. www.gisborneherald.co.nz.
- ↑ Rugby: Mealamu, Milner-Skudder a fillip but will George Bridge fuel drive?. NZ Herald(31 January 2020).
- ↑ Founder, The Bread Charity - The University of Auckland. www.auckland.ac.nz.
- ↑ Former Hawke's Bay student Mustafa Sheikh making a difference for youngsters. NZ Herald(28 April 2019).
- ↑ Social media activism: Can pixels on a screen actually save lives?. Stuff(3 August 2020).
- ↑ Luxury cars close street in Auckland CBD for charity rally.
- ↑ Even in lockdown, Bread charity stays focused on helping children. Stuff(6 May 2020).
- ↑ UFC fighter Shane Young wagers $1,000 in 'Call of Duty' for COVID-19 aid. Bloody Elbow(18 April 2020).
- ↑ Covid 19 coronavirus: Kiwi UFC star Shane Young giving back while in lockdown. NZ Herald(17 April 2020).
- ↑ Spoils of Call of Duty war go to Tairawhiti family. www.gisborneherald.co.nz.
- ↑ Cleveland's Chip Tha Ripper Guests on New Track From New Zealand's Lil Mussie. Cleveland Scene.
- ↑ Meet Lil Mussie, Gisborne lad turned rapper and charity founder Mustafa Sheikh. NZ Herald.
- ↑ Kiwi youngster and entrepreneur inspire kids in poverty by music and mentorship. Indian Weekender.
- ↑ Love Letter To A Record: Lil Mussie On Kendrick Lamar's 'Section 80'. Music Feeds(3 September 2020).
- ↑ Kanye West "might consider moving to NZ". Tone Deaf(10 August 2020).
- ↑ Kiwi rapper's 'surreal' chat with Kanye West after recording with his producer. Stuff(25 July 2020).
- ↑ How About You? - Single by Lil Mussie.
- ↑ On Me - Single by Lil Mussie.