02/27/2024
, whose real name is , born December 9, 1976 in Sèvres, is a .
From a French mother Lucie Borsenberger, a teacher, and a father Seydou Nourou Yaffa, Senegalese of Soninké ethnicity, accounting machine operator then record dealer then model, ended up recording a funk record in 1978. Élie Yaffa has a half-brother and a half-sister.
At the age of 10, he left for the Côte d'Azur with his mother who raised him alone, following his parents' divorce.
Where he will often be the victim of racism during his schooling. He will return to Boulogne-Billancourt a few years later.
At the same time, began to get involved in the world of hip-hop, first as a dancer then an MC and, through his entourage, began to frequent the Pont de Sèvres district in Boulogne, a veritable hotbed of rappers. at the time. He took the nickname “Booba” during his first trip to , in reference to his cousin named Boubacar.
In 2002, signed his first solo album, Temps Mort, which was certified gold, then he released mixtapes, singles and albums which reached the same level throughout his career.
is considered one of the most successful, influential and popular rappers and businessmen in France.
Who has a fan base all over the world, one of the most loyal and powerful in the French industry. Who leads a strong cybernetic action, called “Piracy” led by their leader the Duke of Boulogne.