French Hip Hop

French hip hop, also known as "rap français," emerged in the 1990s, blending African American hip hop with French sensibilities and cultural nuances. Characterized by its energetic, laid-back beats, often incorporating elements of Afrobeats and Caribbean music, the genre typically features melodic flows, witty wordplay, and introspective lyrics. Gaining widespread popularity in the 2010s, French hip hop became a cultural phenomenon, reflecting the experiences and perspectives of France's diverse, urban youth. Drawing from American hip hop, French pop, and African rhythms, the genre has developed a distinct sound, marked by its relaxed, atmospheric production and conversational vocals. Notable for its storytelling and poetic lyrics, French hip hop has become a powerful platform for social commentary and personal expression, resonating with listeners worldwide.

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Alonzo
Andos
Anton Serra
BKRBABYBOY
Bekar
Benab
Booska-P
Bouss
CLG
DA Uzi
Dany Dan
Di-Meh
Dinos
Djadja & Dinaz
Django
Doria
Dosseh
Dr. Yaro
EDGE
Fabe
Flenn
Fresh La Douille
Furax Barbarossa
GAZY MP
GIMS
Gambi
Gari Greu
Georgio
Gradur
Heuss L'enfoiré
HoodBlaq
IAM
ISK
Iss
J9ueve
Jok'air
K.Maro
KB Le Roi
KLM
Kaaris
KeBlack
Kekra
Kerchak
Kore
L'Algérino
L2B
La Fouine
La Fève
Lacraps
Lamatrix
Landy
Le Rat Luciano
Leto
Liim’s
Luidji
Lunis
Madfingerz
Maes
Mister You
Naza
Niro
Niska
OBOY
Ouzzi
Oxmo Puccino
PLK
Pit Baccardi
Prince Waly
R2
RK
Raplume
Rimkus
Roshi
SCH
SDM
Seth Gueko
Sheldon
Sicario
Sizaye
Skan
Sliwa
Solda
Soolking
Sopico
Soprano
THIZZY52
Tagne
UZI
Vegedream
Werenoi
Youssef Swatt's
Youssoupha
Youv Dee
ZEG P
Zaaki
Zamdane
Ziak
døpelym
nelick
GIMS
SDM
Werenoi
PLK
Niska
Maes
SCH
Soolking
Naps
PNL
Bouss
Leto
Djadja & Dinaz
Alonzo
KeBlack
HoodBlaq
Nekfeu
Heuss L'enfoiré
OBOY
Zola
UZI
Kaaris
Jok'air
Orelsan
Soprano
Naza
Soso Maness
Shay
Vegedream
Ziak
THEODORT
Gambi
Luidji
Dinos
Youssoupha
DA Uzi
Kerchak
Kofs
RK
MHD
Abou Debeing
La Fève
Gradur
Solda
Bekar
13 Organisé
DTF
Zkr
Mister You
Niro
LACAZETTE
Lartiste
Diam's
Landy
Timal
Kore
Kalash Criminel
Georgio
J9ueve
Dosseh
Lunis
S.Pri Noir
IAM
Benab
La Fouine
Bosh
Marwa Loud
MC Solaar
L2B
Zamdane
Liim’s
1PLIKÉ140
Sexion d'Assaut
L'Algérino
Oxmo Puccino
Sadek
TK
Fresh La Douille
Suprême NTM
Kekra
KLM
Nahir
Kamikaz
Davy One
K.Maro
Ikaz Boi
ISK
Hös Copperfield
Raplume
Shurik'n
Gambino
Le Rat Luciano
Columbine
Fonky Family
Tagne
Larry
Akhenaton
Dr. Yaro
JYEUHAIR
Roshi