Milli

Danupha Khanatheerakul, known as Milli, was born on November 13, 2002, in Bangkok, Thailand. Her interest in hip-hop began in her early teenage years, citing Nicki Minaj as an inspiration. Her career formally started in 2019 when she appeared on the Thai music competition series, The Rapper [Season] 2. At 16, she won the title of The Best New Rap Artist, which led to her signing with YUPP! Entertainment.

Milli’s debut single, “Phak Khon,” released in February 2020, quickly gained national attention with its anti-bullying message and multilingual lyrics. This was followed by another successful single, “Sud Pang,” in the same year. A significant milestone in her career occurred in April 2022 when she became the first Thai solo artist to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. During her performance, she candidly addressed social issues in Thailand and notably consumed mango sticky rice on stage, which led to a surge in the dessert’s popularity. In 2022, Milli was also recognized on BBC’s 100 Women list, acknowledging her as one of the world’s inspiring and influential women. Her debut studio album, “Babb Bum Bum” (2022), received “Album of the Year” and “Best Solo Artist of the Year” at Thailand’s TOTY Music Awards.

Demonstrating continued artistic and personal growth, Milli released her second studio album, “HEAVYWEIGHT,” in July 2025. This album explores themes of resilience and fighting spirit, drawing parallels to her recent venture into Muay Thai boxing, where she competed in her first amateur bout in May 2025. Her commitment to authenticity is further seen in her willingness to discuss personal struggles, including mental health, and her impactful criticism of the Thai government’s COVID-19 response. Milli continues to use her platform to advocate for human rights and inspire change within her generation.