Milli has made history as the first international female artist to reach the finals of Korea’s hit hip-hop competition Show Me the Money 12, taking Thai rap worldwide.

Straight outta Bangkok, Thai rapper Milli (aka Danupha Khanatheerakul) just carved her name in the game as the first international female artist to secure a spot in the finals of Korea’s popular hip-hop show Show Me the Money 12 (SMTM12).

Known for her rapid-fire delivery and code-switching bars, the 23-year-old rapper is breaking the mould as her raw pen game continues to rewrite the rules in a field that’s been dominated by men for too long.

On top of that, she’s been recognised as one of Spotify’s Top Global Ambassadors, with her international streams skyrocketing 1,794% since joining the Spotify EQUAL program. Her meteoric rise screams one thing: Thai rap is lethal, and female artists are here to claim the crown.

Who is Milli?

Born in 2002 in Bangkok, she dreamed of becoming a rapper from a young age, drawing her greatest inspiration from Nicki Minaj. Her music blends multiple languages and dialects – including Japanese, Thai, Korean, Isan, and even Phasa Lu – giving her flows an irresistibly catchy edge that clicks with listeners across all kinds of crowds.

She’s collaborated with Asian artists, including stars from 88rising, the label putting Asian voices front and center in pop and hip-hop. At Coachella 2022, Milli stole the spotlight with her mango sticky rice stunt, turning a humble Thai dessert into a global trend and showing off Thai soft power in the coolest way.

Vote for Milli Now!

Your vote can make a difference! Support her in winning the championship by voting daily on the Mnet Plus app. One vote per account, per day, until April 1 at 9.59pm (Thai time). To vote, first download the Mnet Plus app and open the Show Me The Money 12 tab. Next, tap “Vote Now,” select #MILLI, and confirm your choice.