Kery James

About

Rapper, singer and producer who first came to prominence during his teenage years as a member of the French rap crew Idéal Junior. He went on to find success as a solo artist with such tracks as "Relève la tête," "Lettre à la République" and "Racailles."

Before Fame

He moved from Guadeloupe to mainland France at age 7. He lived in the Orly suburb of Paris. 

Trivia

His solo album Réel (2009) reached the top of the French album charts. 

Family Life

He married Ayna Mathurin in 2005. He is of Haitian descent. 

Associated With

His music video for "L'impasse" was directed by Luc Besson.