Kery James

Born to Haitian parents and raised between Guadeloupe and Orly, Kery James — real name Alix Mathurin — established himself very young as a distinctive voice in French rap.

Spotted at the age of 11 for his talents as a lyricist and rapper, he featured on the album Qui sème le vent récolte le tempo by MC Solaar before founding Ideal J and joining the collective Mafia K'1 Fry.

For nearly thirty years, Kery James has been a major figure in French hip-hop.

His humanist rap, deeply committed to fighting inequality, has earned him lasting success: more than 700,000 albums sold, legendary venues filled (7 Olympia, 4 Zénith, 2 Accor Arena), and a multifaceted career spanning music, theatre and cinema.

His plays À vif and À huis clos drew a wide audience, as did his film Banlieusards, a hit on Netflix. P – Résistance Amour Poésie, an intimate and powerful project.

To mark the occasion, he is touring the stages ahead of his special date at the Accor Arena in Paris on 15 November 2026. On stage, backed by four musicians, Kery James will share his new tracks as well as his essential songs.

Charismatic and inspired, Kery James continues to unite a loyal audience around a body of work where poetry, lucidity and hope intermingle.