Sidhu Moosewala's death in May 2022 sent shockwaves through the music industry and beyond. While the event was initially viewed as a shocking act of violence, investigations and subsequent revelations have pointed towards a complex web of gang rivalries and personal disputes as the underlying causes. A key aspect that has emerged is Moosewala's evolving relationship with the infamous gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his rivals.

Initially, Moosewala and Bishnoi maintained cordial relations. According to a recent BBC documentary titled "The Killing Call," the two were in contact as early as 2017-2018 when Moosewala was in Canada. The documentary reveals that Moosewala would send "Good morning" and "Good night" messages to Bishnoi. A friend of Moosewala even stated in the documentary that Bishnoi liked Moosewala's music.

However, this amicable connection took a turn for the worse after Moosewala's return to India. He began to associate with the Bambiha gang, a rival group to Bishnoi's. This association was perceived as a betrayal by Bishnoi and his associates, leading to escalating tensions. One of the first major points of contention was Moosewala's involvement in a Kabaddi match held in a village associated with the Bambiha gang. Goldy Brar, a close aide of Lawrence Bishnoi, revealed in the BBC documentary that this event was a significant trigger. Brar stated that Moosewala was "promoting our rivals," which upset Bishnoi and his gang. They reportedly warned Moosewala to stay away, but he didn't heed their warnings.

The murder of Vicky Middukhera in August 2021 further inflamed the situation. Middukhera was a close associate and mentor to Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar. The Bambiha gang claimed responsibility for the murder, and Moosewala's close aide, Shaganpreet Singh, was implicated in aiding the attackers, though Moosewala himself denied any involvement. Bishnoi's gang, however, believed that Moosewala played a role in the murder by using his "political power, money, and resources" to help their rivals.

Goldy Brar, in the documentary, stated that the gang sought legal action against Moosewala but were ignored, leading them to take "justice into their own hands." He chillingly justified the killing by stating, "He crossed lines he shouldn't have... It was either him or us."

On May 29, 2022, Sidhu Moosewala was shot dead in Jawaharke village, Mansa, Punjab. The assailants fired over 30 rounds at Moosewala, who was found slumped in the driver's seat of his vehicle. Lawrence Bishnoi's gang initially claimed responsibility for the murder, although Bishnoi later denied making the Facebook post claiming responsibility.

While the investigation is still ongoing, the events leading up to Moosewala's murder paint a picture of a complex interplay of gang rivalries, personal relationships, and perceived betrayals. His growing closeness to Lawrence Bishnoi's rivals undoubtedly played a significant role in the tragic outcome.