Who is Cheema Y? Check His Real Name, Age, Net Worth, Where He Lives, Family, and Full Biography

The rise of Cheema Y is one of the most compelling stories in the Punjabi hip-hop industry. Emerging from an immigrant diaspora, he has evolved from a student who uploaded raw songs to a globally recognised star producing chart busters with Gur Sidhu, he is known for his street style relatable lyrics and the references which make you pause and think what did you just hear, he has become an internet sensation and somewhat of a Cheema Baba as well.

By: Sunny Singh
Last Updated: June 4, 2026 18:18:48 IST

Cheema Y Biography: The rise of Cheema Y is one of the most compelling stories in the Punjabi hip-hop industry. Emerging from an immigrant diaspora, he has evolved from a student who uploaded raw songs to a globally recognised star producing chart busters with Gur Sidhu, he is known for his street style relatable lyrics and the references which make you pause and think what did you just hear, he has become an internet sensation and somewhat of a Cheema Baba as well.

Who is Cheema Y?

Cheema Y is one of the new age Punjabi hip-hop singers and lyricists who have made a unique name for themselves in the industry. Working under the label Brown Town Music, he has been performing on heavy trap beats with desi aesthetics and an unapologetic manner. His unique way of using references and metaphors with the rumour of him being able to predict the future has always made him talk of the town.

What is the real name of Cheema Y?

The real name behind the singer Cheema Y is Nirvair Singh. While his close friends and industry peers know him by his birth name, fans affectionately refer to him on social media as “Cheema Baba”.

Cheema Y New Songs and Album Bermuda Triangle

Cementing his status as one of the pioneers of the genre, Cheema Y teamed up with his most trusted, ace producer Gur Sidhu to drop their highly anticipated 8-track album, Bermuda Triangle, on May 21, 2026. Even though the album is just 20 minutes long, it is a masterclass in trap production and raw, boastful lyricism. The project features hit tracks  “Rebel,” “Cartel,” “Jackpot,” “Shady,””Komagata Maru,””CEO,””Love Salary” and “Money 2x” where majority of the tracks already have over million views and a few of them reaching 10 million soon.

Cheema Y age

Cheema Y is currently in his mid to late 20s. True to his underground and secretive hip-hop persona, he keeps his exact date of birth and private celebrations away from the public eye.

Cheema Y Net Worth

With money coming from music royalties from Spotify, YouTube Music and Apple Music and live shows across North America and a music contract with Brown Town Music, Cheema Y has an approximate net worth of 2 million dollars or more.

Cheema Y Height

Cheema Y has a commanding on-screen presence in music videos that might make him seem even taller, but the singer is reportedly 5’7”.

How did Cheema Y go to the USA?

If you are to believe his global hit song Trump with Gur Sidhu, it clearly states that he did not use any traditional methods to go to the USA rather a controversial ‘Dunki’ route was used. The theory states that Cheema Y never went to the USA directly, rather he used the same traditional methods to go to Canada to study and then went to the USA from there. But with no official channels to confirm all these remain just speculations.

Where is Cheema Y living now?

With a big hit like California Love depicting his connection to the place, he is currently in California USA and uses the opportunity there to interact and connect with both the diaspora and global audiences.

How to contact Cheema Y?

If you are looking to contact to Cheema Y, you can reach him through Brown Town Music and get him to perform for you but if you want to talk the singer on a personal level, your best bet is to leave a message in his Instagram DM and hope he replies as the singer prefers his private life and direct contact number is not available.

Why is Cheema Y famous?

With songs like Trump which have over 245 million views, it is a very genuine question that why Cheema Y is so famous and the answer is not so simple. The audacity, art and big bangers with Gur Sidhu are surely something which made him a renowned name in the industry but there is something else with this artist which is not so simple to understand. 
If you follow Cheema Y and meme pages, you will know that the singer is famous for more than just his songs, his predictions and lyrics of his songs coming to reality and that too repeatedly is just a treat for his fans who cannot stop hyping him for the same.

Who is the Cheema caste?

“Cheema” is a prominent and historic Jat caste native to the Panjab region of India and Pakistan. By proudly utilizing his clan’s name as his central artist persona, Cheema Y effectively blends his global hip-hop identity with his ancestral soil.

Is Cheema Y from Batala?

Yes, Cheema Y is originally from Batala, a city in the Gurdaspur district of Punjab, India. He frequently pays homage to his Majha roots and his hometown upbringing throughout his discography.

Cheema Y’s Father Name

Cheema Y has kept his family information very private and close to himself so no information regarding his family is available.

Cheema Y’s Village Name

Cheema Y is from the Batala city of Gurdaspur District in Punjab but the exact details of his village is not available in public domain.

Komagata Maru Reference in Cheema Y’s Album

When Cheema Y dropped his new album Bermuda Triangle, the song Komagata Maru struck a chord with all his Punjabi listeners. The infamous incident dates back to 1914 when a total of 376 passengers with majority of them being Sikhs, boarded a ship to Canada but were denied entry in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

With only 24 passengers allowed to disembark there the rest were forced back to India, upon reaching India a scuffle broke out leading to a killing of 20 people near Calcutta by British Police.

By using this reference, Cheema Y signals a resemblance in the situation where there was discrimination in Canada for Punjabis which prevails till date.

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