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Kery James | |
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Birth name | Alix Mathurin |
Born | Les Abymes, Guadeloupe | 28 December 1977
Genres | French hip hop, hardcore hip hop, conscious hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter, singer, dancer, record producer, screenwriter, playwright, actor, philanthropist |
Years active | 1992–present |
Website | keryjamesofficiel.com |
Alix Mathurin (French pronunciation: [aliks matyˈʁɛ̃]; born 28 December 1977) better known as Kery James, is a French rapper, singer, songwriter, dancer, playwright, screenwriter, actor, philanthropist and record producer from Orly, who was born in Guadeloupe to Haitian parents. Prior to his solo career, he was in Idéal J where he was known as Daddy Kery. He is also part of French hip hop and rap collective Mafia K-1 Fry.