Kery James
Kery James | |
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Kery James during a show at "Vieilles Charues", France (2017) | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alix Mathurin |
| Born | 28 December 1977 Les Abymes, Guadeloupe |
| Genres | French hip hop, hardcore hip hop, conscious hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter, singer, dancer, record producer, screenwriter, playwright, actor |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Website | keryjamesofficiel.com |
Alix Mathurin (French pronunciation: [aliks matyˈʁɛ̃]) (born December 28, 1977), publicly known as Kery James, is a French-Haitian rapper, singer, actor, director, and screenwriter from Les Abymes, Guadeloupe. James' music has addressed suburban life and social inequalities in contemporary France. He was a member of the rap collective Mafia K-1 Fry.