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What is the stage name of English female rapper Mathangi Arulpragasam, who is known for the song "Paper Planes"?
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M.I.A.
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- M.I.A.
- K.I.A.
- C.I.A.
- A.I.A.
Explanation & Context
M.I.A. is an acronym for "Missing in Action," a stage name the artist chose as a tribute to her cousin who went missing during the Sri Lankan Civil War. She gained global stardom in 2008 when her track "Paper Planes" reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100.
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