Kalash Criminel
Born in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo and raised in Seine-Saint-Denis—notably in Sevran and the Rougemont neighborhood—Kalash Criminel emerged in the mid-2010s on the French rap scene with a direct writing style, a taut flow and an aesthetic rooted in trap and street rap. First noticed as part of the Hall 14 collective, he developed a solo universe that is dark, confrontational and highly rhythmic, driven by massive productions and chanted hooks, where neighborhood stories, references to his background and more social or political stances intersect. His trajectory solidified with the mixtape R.A.S. in 2016 and Oyoki in 2017, followed by the albums La Fosse aux lions (2018) and Sélection naturelle (2019). He then moved into the central circuits of French rap while retaining an identity tied to Sevran and his Congolese origins, evident in the way he combines tension, collective energy and a knack for a memorable line. In 2022 he also released SVR, a joint project with Kaaris, which extends his presence in hard, dense and no-nonsense rap.
upcoming events 1
Yardland 2026
- from Fri, July 3 to Sun, July 5
- Hippodrome Paris Vincennes
- Rema, Skepta, La Rvfleuze, Niska, RnBoi, Jorja Smith, La Mano 1.9, ElGrandeToto, Leto, Loe Shimmy, Nono La Grinta, Franglish, Nine Vicious, Guy2Bezbar, Shallipopi, Rsko, Timar, kulturr, Kwn, Ronisia, Kim, TKS 2G, VEN1, Chily, JRK 19, Kalash Criminel, 1PLIKÉ140, 63OG, HLD, Yvnnis, 1T1, Miimii KDS, Natoxie, Emma'a, Huntrill, Fanny J, La Kadrilla, Logobi GT, Cherry Pie, Tayron Kwidan's, Jessy Matador, Makala, Finessekid, Nippa, kwes e, La Synesia, Ntaba 2 London, Danitsa, Bana C4, Shakalewa, 13Jenaya, Crystallmess, Dj Endrixx
past events 10
| Dec 7, 2024 |
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| May 30, 2024 |
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| May 24, 2024 |
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| May 4, 2024 |
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| Feb 15, 2020 |
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