Hamid Shaikh

Hamid Shaikh is a fictional character from Adnan Khan's novel 'The Hypebeast.' He is portrayed as a low-level hustler and recovering alcoholic who grapples with his identity and past while navigating a life of crime and the challenges of being a Muslim man in a post-9/11 world. Born in India but raised in Canada, Hamid's story explores themes of social advancement, the struggle for control, and the impact of incarceration on individuals, particularly within marginalized communities.