Kery James « R.A.P : Résistance Amour Poésie »

Kery James arrives at the Republic Corner in Poitiers on November 5, 2026 with R.A.P: Resistance Love Poetry, a stage format refocused on his pen and his favorite themes. Born in Guadeloupe and raised in Orly, he has shaped a rap that blends intimate storytelling with a social outlook. Initially known as Kery B and noticed alongside MC Solaar, he asserted himself as Kery James in the early 2000s, releasing albums and collaborating with Passi, Rohff and Kool Shen, while building a solid stage presence through successive tours.

On stage he performs without artifice, driven by precise diction and a flow that is at once measured and impactful. R.A.P: Resistance Love Poetry re-centers what defines his work: speaking to the times, giving voice to his community, and opening a more sensitive, vulnerable space. Between flagship tracks and more recent songs, he moves through the years with the same exacting standard of writing and the desire to share, blending reflection, emotion and energy. An event designed for those who want rap that tells a story—music that is listened to as much as it is lived—up close, at the Republic Corner.