Ali B

This article is about the Moroccan Dutch rapper. For the English disc jockey, see Ali B (DJ). For other rappers and entertainers called "Ali", see Ali (name) § Entertainment.
Ali B
Ali B in 2018
Born
Ali Bouali

(1981-10-16) 16 October 1981 (age 43)
Zaanstad, Netherlands
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer-songwriter
  • television presenter
  • cabaret performer
  • stand-up comedian
Years active1999–present
Criminal information
Criminal charge
Penalty2 years imprisonment
Websitealib.nl (in Dutch)

Ali Bouali, known professionally as Ali B (born 16 October 1981), is a Moroccan Dutch rapper and entertainer.[1] He is one of the most prominent rappers in the Netherlands[2][3] and has collaborated with musicians such as Akon and Marco Borsato. He is seen as a leading figure in Dutch inter-ethnic relations.[4]

Ali B has released three albums and various singles, including the 2004 Dutch number-one hit "Wat zou je doen" with Marco Borsato. He has performed at national events including the 2005 Queen's Day celebration and the 2013 inauguration of Willem-Alexander.[4][5] He has been a judge on the television talent shows The Voice of Holland, The Voice Kids, X Factor, Holland's Got Talent and Ali B op volle toeren.

Following sexual misconduct allegations made against him in 2022, which resulted in two criminal charges for rape and two charges for assault, Ali B lost many of his endorsement deals and positions.[6][7] On 12 July 2024, he was convicted on one count of rape and one count of attempted rape and sentenced to two years in prison.[8]

  1. ^ van Wijk, Jetteke (4 April 2007). "Dutch rapper Ali B. in Middle East". Radio Nederland Wereldomroep. Retrieved 22 January 2010.[permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ Kooijman, Jaap (2008). Fabricating the absolute fake: America in contemporary pop culture. Amsterdam University Press. p. 113. ISBN 978-90-5356-492-9.
  3. ^ Miezkowski, Sylvia; Smith, Joy; de Valck, Marijke (2008). Sonic interventions. Rodopi. p. 269. ISBN 978-90-420-2294-2. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
  4. ^ a b "The rapper Ali B has charmed the Netherlands. Can he stay above the fray?". The Economist. 21 November 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  5. ^ "Koninginnedag 2005: win de Seat Altea van Bea". www.autozine.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Boycot Marco Borsato en Ali B: muziek in de ban, beeld uit Madame Tussauds". parool.nl (in Dutch). 21 January 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  7. ^ Cite error: The named reference :2 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  8. ^ "Ali B krijgt twee jaar cel voor verkrachting en poging tot verkrachting". nos.nl (in Dutch). 12 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.