Moroccan Rap’s Rise: From Local Pioneers to International Collaborations
14 August 2023
In an interview with TV5 Monde, Anissa Rami, a journalist specializing in rap, discusses the origins of Moroccan rap and its evolution over time.
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Controversial Rapper Médine’s Invitations Spark Political Backlash in France
13 August 2023
The Rassemblement national and the "macronists" take a dim view of the invitation addressed by France Insoumise and Europe Écologie les Verts to rapper Médine, known for his (…)
Hip-Hop at 50: Benny B Reflects on Genre’s Global Impact and Evolution
12 August 2023
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop celebrated on August 11 in the United States, rapper Benny B, a pioneer of this musical genre born in 1973 in the Bronx of (…)
Rapper French Montana Joins Gamma, Turns Down $20 Million Offer
12 August 2023
The American rapper of Moroccan origin French Montana has signed a contract with Gamma, after refusing a nice offer. Previously, he had worked with majors - notably Epic and (…)
Moroccan-Spanish Rapper Morad Faces Legal Troubles Amid Rising Fame
7 August 2023
Since the release of his first single, "MDLR" in 2019, which was a great success, Morad has won the hearts of his fans in Spain and around the world. The Moroccan-origin rapper (…)
Casablanca Authorities Deny Permit for French Rapper Ninho’s Concert
18 June 2023
The concert of French rapper "Ninho", scheduled for June 24 at the Mohammed V Sports Complex in Casablanca, will not be able to take place due to a rejection of the request for (…)
Immigrant to Icon: French Montana’s Journey from Undocumented Teen to Hip-Hop Superstar
18 June 2023
French Montana, Karim Kharbouch by his real name, was born and raised in Morocco until the late 1980s, before moving to the United States, in the south of the Bronx, with his (…)
Rap Feud Escalates: Booba and Maes Trade Barbs Over Canceled Concert and Dubai Home
15 June 2023
As could be expected, Maes just reacted on Instagram to Booba’s tweet after the cancellation of his concert in Casablanca. The two rappers continue to fuel their rivalry on (…)
Rapper Booba Leaks Photos of Rival’s Home After Morocco Concert Cancellation
10 June 2023
Booba has just published photos of Maes’ private life, who led a campaign against him to have his concert in Casablanca in Morocco, initially scheduled for this June, cancelled.
Spanish Rapper Morad Faces 6-Year Prison Sentence for Alleged Police Assault
8 June 2023
The Spanish rapper of Moroccan origin Morad risks a sentence of 6 years in prison for having assaulted with a taser two Mossos d’Esquadra agents in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat (…)