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 Seoul. He became interested in hip hop after listening to Drunken Tiger and MC Sniper'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 Hongik University High School.
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 Ambition Musik 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 TitleDetailsPeakchartpositionKORPeak chart positions:
선인장화: Malik the Cactus Flower Released: March 6, 2020 Label: TheCut Format: CD, digital download39Paid in Seoul Released: October 19, 2021 Label: Ambition Musik Format: CD, digital download50
Collaboration albums TitleDetailsUmbilical Cord ()(with Mild Beats) Released: March 31, 2015 Label: Daze Alive Format: Digital downloadTribeast(with Kima) Released: April 19, 2016 Label: Daze Alive Format: Digital download
Filmography
Television shows Year Title Role 2022Show Me the Money 11Contestant
Awards and nominations AwardYearNomineeCategoryResultRef.Korean Music Awards2017TribeastBest Rap AlbumKorean Hip-hop Awards2020"Bad News Cypher vol.1"Collaboration of the Year2021Malik the Cactus FlowerHip-Hop Album of the Year
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