Moon In-seop (; born January 21, 1996), known professionally as Don Malik () is a South Korean rapper. In 2020, he released his debut studio album ''Malik the Cactus Flower'', which received critical acclaim.

Early life and education

Moon In-seop was born on January 21, 1996, in

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. He became interested in hip hop after listening to

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and

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's music. He decided to become a rapper when he was in the second year of high school and took rap lessons from rapper JJK. He graduated from

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Career

2014–2018: Signing to Daze Alive Music

In 2014, Don Malik signed to Daze Alive Music and released his debut single "The Way I Am". In 2015, he released collaboration album ''Umbilical Cord'' with record producer Mild Beats, whose lead single "About Muse" received critical acclaim. In 2016, he released collaboration album ''Tribeast'' with record producer Kima, which received critical acclaim.

2019-present: Signing to Ambition Musik

In 2020, he released his debut studio album ''Malik the Cactus Flower'', which received critical acclaim. In 2021, he signed to

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and released his second studio album ''Paid in Seoul''. In 2022, he appeared on ''Show Me the Money 11''.

Controversy

In February 2018, Don Malik was accused of sexually harassing an underage fan and was kicked out of Daze Alive. However, in September 2018, he disclosed his non-indictment letter and claimed that he was innocent.

Discography

Studio albums

Collaboration albums

Filmography

Television shows

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Malik, Don 1996 births Living people Rappers from Seoul Show Me the Money (South Korean TV series) contestants South Korean male rappers