DISCOVER RAP ARTISTS

PLK, whose real name is Mathieu Pruski, is a French rapper born on 15 April 1997 in Paris. Of Polish descent on his father's side and Corsican on his mother's, he takes his stage name from his roots: ‘PLK’ stands for ‘Polak’, a nickname often given to people of Polish origin. From a very young age, he developed a passion for music and began writing his first lyrics at the age of 9. His musical universe is inspired by everyday life, his origins, and his many influences.

William Nzobazola, better known as Ninho, was born on 2 April 1996 in Longjumeau, Essonne, and grew up in Yerres and Nemours. Of Kino-Congolese origin, he is the son of singer Serge Kiambukuta, who died in May 2022. Attracted to rap at an early age, he began rapping at the age of 12, influenced by the rappers in his neighbourhood.

Jul, whose real name is Julien Mari, is a French rapper and songwriter born on 14 January 1990 in Marseille. He has been one of the most influential and prolific artists on the French rap scene since the 2010s. Jul's unique style is a blend of rap, trap and electronic sounds, making his music both popular and accessible.

EMINEM'S DIFFICULT CHILDHOOD

Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III, was born on 17 October 1972 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He had a difficult childhood. His father left home when he was still a baby.

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth was born on 17 June 1987 in Compton, California. Dre. In 2003, aged just 16, he released his first mixtape, "Youngest Head In Charge", under the pseudonym of K-Dot.