M.I.A.

Born on July 18, 1975, Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam, known as M.I.A., is a British rapper, record producer, and singer. Initially known for visual arts, filmmaking, and design in 2000, she entered the music scene in 2002. A pioneer in gaining attention through the Internet, M.I.A. achieved early fame with singles like "Sunshowers" and "Galang" in 2004.