India, Sept. 11 -- Singer-rapper Badshah is set to make his presence felt at the New York Fashion Week on Friday, marking another big moment for the 39-year-old Indian rapper on the global stage. In an exclusive interview with us, Badshah said that attending one of the most influential events in the fashion calendar underlines how music and style have increasingly become intertwined in his journey.

"I thoroughly enjoy representing my culture, my people and my art-I'm always thinking about how I can inspire the kids to dream bigger and my fellow artists to take that leap of faith. Today, the hip-hop genre is evolving, growing more inclusive and the world is taking note of the fact that Indian voices belong at the creative table. The futur...