French rap is about to blow up on a more mainstream level. French rap is a rich genre woven with influences from around the globe. Over the years, artists within this scene have made notable waves.

Over the steady beat of the cymbals, rap duo Lunatic find their pace and announce themselves on their debut track "Le Crime Paie": "Wesh, wesh, écoute fils." That was in 1996. Nearly three decades ...

PARIS — Since November, the French hip-hop world has been in turmoil. A true French art form is currently under siege, and defending the future of the genre means remembering its past — and its roots ...

The era of Time Bomb only really lasted two years, from 1995 to 1997, but it changed the landscape of French rap forever. Of course, the crew didn’t die in 1997—it’s still more or less active today.

For the past 10 years, the Demi Festival has become the annual gathering place for fans of French rap, ranging from 90s groups to the latest independent artists. Founded in 2016 by rapper Demi Portion ...

The rapper MHD has been sentenced to 12 years in jail, following his conviction for the murder of a young man. The BBC reports that the 29-year-old, whose real name is Mohamed Sylla, was found guilty ...

PARIS -- French rap artist Orelsan said Wednesday a "misunderstanding" likely caused his feud with soccer star Kylian Mbappé. Orelsan, one of the most popular and bestselling current French rap ...