Moltafet is an Iranian rap and hip-hop music group. It was founded in 2010 by

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Fadaei Ashkan Saranjam (Persian: اشکان سرانجام; born 5 December 1989), known professionally as Fadaei (Persian: فدائی), is an Iranian rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is member and manager of the Moltafet music group. Fadaei's songs ...

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. In the following years,

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also joined the group. Over the years, Hichkas and Reveal left the group.

Activities

In recent years, the activities of this music group have predominantly been political. They have focused on criticizing the Iranian government and its suppression of public protests. The members of Moltafet frequently address social and political issues through their music. This has led to some of their works facing restrictions and bans from the Iranian authorities. In recent years, Moltafet has had numerous members both within Iran and abroad. 7yuruof4dsqegkeipnsg

The Moltafet music group has had prolonged conflicts with other music groups and various rappers. The group's conflicts with the music groups

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and Hossein have lasted for several years, with numerous diss tracks exchanged between them.

References

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