In 1987 , Sofia Ashraf was born and brought up in an orthodox Malayali Muslim household in Chennai , Tamil Nadu . Sofia was part of a Muslim youth group in Chennai , and studied Islamic History and Philosophy ardently . She studied graphic design in Stella Maris College , Chennai , where she used to zealously participate in extracurricular activities . She began rapping on stage during a college festival , where she donned a Hijab and rapped to her own lyrics in which she questioned the people 's attitude towards Muslims after September 11 attacks . The press referred to her as " The Burqa Rapper " after the incident . Despite this she now identifies as atheist and has several tattoos
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Sofia Ashraf