Cheb Khaled

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• Algerian Star Cheb Khaled Sparks Outrage with Pro-Morocco Soccer Anthem
  4 July 2019, by Bladi.net

  For having composed a song in favor of the Moroccan national team, in the context of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) football tournament, which is being played in Egypt, the star of Algerian music, Cheb Khaled, is the subject of sustained criticism from his fellow citizens.
  This is the biggest scandal of the moment in Algeria, this song by the raï star, Cheb Khaled, which encourages the "Atlas Lions", cited by most of the media as one of the favorite teams of this 32nd edition of the CAN. (…)

• Raï Music Icon Cheb Khaled Returns to Moroccan Stage After Years Away
  4 December 2019, by Bladi.net

  The king of Raï, Cheb Khaled, has made his comeback on the Moroccan music scene. After several years spent away from the spotlight of the kingdom, the star seized the opportunity offered by the fifth edition of the "Mazagan Concerts" on Saturday, November 30, 2019, to reconnect with his fans.
  A Cheb Khaled show in the kingdom is always an event. For his grand return to the stage in Morocco, it was the fifth edition of the "Mazagan Concerts" that welcomed the international star. Indeed, on (…)

• Algerian Superstar Cheb Khaled Plans Maghreb Unity Concert with Top Artists
  10 July 2020, by Prince

  The successful Algerian artist, "Cheb Khaled", cherishes the dream of uniting the three Maghreb countries of Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. To do this, he intends to launch a large-scale artistic project with artists from the countries concerned.
  The King of Raï, Cheb Khaled, in a telephone interview with the Tunisian radio station Mosaïque FM, announced that he would like to organize a large-scale artistic event that will bring together Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. An event that, (…)

• Algerian Singer Cheb Khaled Sparks Controversy with Moroccan Flag in Beirut Tribute Video
  19 August 2020, by Sylvanus

  The appearance of the Moroccan flag in the music video of the new tribute single entitled "Ismouha Beyrouth" ("She’s Called Beirut") by the famous Algerian singer Cheb Khaled is not to the taste of Algerians. Criticism is pouring in from all sides.
  The announcement of the release of this music video in solidarity and support of the Lebanese people following the deadly double explosion that occurred on August 4 in Beirut has sparked heated controversy. In this video, we see Cheb Khaled (…)

• Algerian Singer Cheb Khaled Calls Police on Man Claiming to Be His Son at Radio Station
  4 July 2023, by Prince

  Harassed by a young man who claims to be his son, Cheb Khaled called the police to arrest him after he showed up at his workplace, in the premises of the radio station Beur FM in Charenton-le-Pont (Val-de-Marne).
  The singer Khaled, 63, called the police overnight from Sunday to Monday to arrest the 27-year-old man who had allegedly burst into the Beur FM radio premises and demanded to see his father. The radio host made it clear to him that the raï star and author of the hit "Aïcha" did (…)

• Rumors Swirl: Is Raï Music Icon Cheb Khaled Barred from Entering Algeria?
  25 September 2023, by Sylvanus

  Information circulating on the internet suggests that Cheb Khaled, the king of raï music and a global icon for over 40 years, would be banned from entering Algeria. What is the reality?
  It all started with a post on a blog. Cheb Khaled would be banned from entering Algeria. He would have been turned away at Houari Boumediene International Airport. The performer of "Morocco forever" would be accused of favoring Moroccan interests. This post has gone viral on social media. Comments are (…)

• Cheb Khaled Prepares New Album with Arab Artists, Reflects on Pandemic’s Impact
  30 September 2020, by Bladi.net

  The king of Raï music and global icon for over 40 years, Cheb Khaled, is preparing his new album which will see the light of day on the horizon of 2021.
  Cheb Khaled’s new album will bring together several Maghreb and Arab artists who will sing in unison for values of peace, love and sharing. He remains in a positive spirit in the face of this health crisis that the world is going through. This pandemic, in the artist’s opinion, has weakened the artists, like the other sectors. However, he (…)

• Cheb Khaled: Algerian Raï Icon Faces Alleged Boycott Over Pro-Morocco Stance
  27 July 2022, by Sylvanus

  Cheb Khaled, the king of raï music and a global icon for over 40 years, is said to be the target of a boycott campaign in his country of origin, Algeria. Is this a punishment for the singer known for his pro-Morocco positions, of which he has held the nationality for many years?
  Cheb Khaled is absent from many events such as the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2022 Mediterranean Games organized in Oran, Algeria. The latest absence is related to the opening ceremony of the (…)

• Cheb Khaled accused of treason, Morocco and Algeria at the heart of the discord
  18 February 2024, by Sylvanus

  Accused of being a "traitor" because of his statements about Morocco and his ties with Moroccan authorities, including King Mohammed VI, Cheb Khaled, king of raï music and global icon for over 40 years, is trying to reconcile with the Algerian people.
  "I remain Algerian, and if I have offended anyone, it was not intentional... I apologize to everyone," he said in a video posted on social media, addressing his compatriots who have in the meantime accused him of renouncing his origins and (…)

• Raï Legend Khaled Collaborates with French Montana on Upcoming Album
  8 July 2020, by Bladi.net

  The appointment is already on the calendar: September 2020, reports the newspaper El Watan. The King of Raï, Algerian singer and producer Khaled announces the release of his new album. On this production, he cites several artists including Karim Kharbouch, known as French Montana, American-Moroccan rapper, producer and entrepreneur. And Khaled is already working and posing on another opus focusing on Algerian, Maghreb and "Khaliji" classics.
  Speaking of this album, he adds that there are (…)