Happy birthday! M.I.A. turns 49 today

The iconic and legendary singer turns 49 on Thursday, Jul. 18, 2024.

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M.I.A. is celebrating her 49th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Popular singer M.I.A. (Paper Planes, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 49th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

M.I.A., a cultural icon

Born Mathangi Arulpragasam in London on July 18, 1975, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. M.I.A.'s not just a great singer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little M.I.A. hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for M.I.A. as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 49.

Happy Birthday, M.I.A., you're the best!

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