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French rapper Mohamed Sylla, aka MHD, arrives for the opening of his and eight other men's trial over a murder committed during a brawl between two rival gangs in Paris in 2018, at the Palais de Justice courthouse in Paris, on September 4, 2023. The artist and four co-defendants will appear free, three others are still in pre-trial detention and the last, still at large, will be tried in absentia. They face thirty years' imprisonment.

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25 September 2023

Parisian Rapper MHD Receives 12-Year Prison Sentence for 2018 Murder

MHD has been sentenced to 12 years. The Perisian rapper maintains his innocence amid co-defendant verdicts surrounding his involvement in a 2018 killing.

MHD Has Reportedly Been Arrested In Connection with a Gang Related Murder in Paris

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16 January 2019

MHD Has Reportedly Been Arrested In Connection with a Gang Related Murder in Paris

French police have brought the afro trap rapper in for questioning as part of their investigation into the death of a 23-year-old man who was killed last year.

Music

20 December 2018

MHD's Music Video for 'Bébé' Is a Glowing Celebration of Black Love

The cutest!

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27 November 2018

MHD, France's Afro Trap King, on His Latest Album '19'

We talk to MHD about his sophomore album and what it's like to be such a prominent figure in both France and Africa's music scenes.

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19 September 2018

Listen to MHD's New Album '19'

MHD's second album is brilliant and reveals of a side of the young artist we haven't seen through versatile production and features from Wizkid, Salif Keita, andYemi Alade.

Listen to MHD and Wizkid's New Single 'Bella'

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19 July 2018

Listen to MHD and Wizkid's New Single 'Bella'

MHD gets the Nigerian star to join him for this addictive new track.

Mario Balotelli, Hector Bellerín Feature In MHD's New 'Afro Trap' Video

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26 January 2018

Mario Balotelli, Hector Bellerín Feature In MHD's New 'Afro Trap' Video

MHD delivers the explosive "AFRO TRAP Part.10 (Moula Gang)"

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06 October 2017

"I'm Still Young With A Lot to Say:" MHD On His Journey to Afro-Trap Stardom

We speak to the 23-year-old pioneer of Afro-Trap about life in the musical spotlight.

Music

16 December 2016

The 16 Best Music Videos of 2016

Our favorite music videos of the year celebrate black excellence, bring social injustices to light, and showcase female power.

Music

01 December 2016

MHD and France's "Afro Trap" Phenomenon

MHD proudly celebrates his roots by making West African-inspired "Afro Trap" music. His songs have over 80 million views and counting.

MHD Drops His Vibrant Visuals for 'A Kele N'ta'

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15 July 2016

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Parisian Rapper MHD Receives 12-Year Prison Sentence for 2018 Murder

MHD has been sentenced to 12 years. The Perisian rapper maintains his innocence amid co-defendant verdicts surrounding his involvement in a 2018 killing.

MHD Has Reportedly Been Arrested In Connection with a Gang Related Murder in Paris

French police have brought the afro trap rapper in for questioning as part of their investigation into the death of a 23-year-old man who was killed last year.

MHD's Music Video for 'Bébé' Is a Glowing Celebration of Black Love

The cutest!

MHD, France's Afro Trap King, on His Latest Album '19'

We talk to MHD about his sophomore album and what it's like to be such a prominent figure in both France and Africa's music scenes.

Listen to MHD's New Album '19'

MHD's second album is brilliant and reveals of a side of the young artist we haven't seen through versatile production and features from Wizkid, Salif Keita, andYemi Alade.

Listen to MHD and Wizkid's New Single 'Bella'

MHD gets the Nigerian star to join him for this addictive new track.

Mario Balotelli, Hector Bellerín Feature In MHD's New 'Afro Trap' Video

MHD delivers the explosive "AFRO TRAP Part.10 (Moula Gang)"

"I'm Still Young With A Lot to Say:" MHD On His Journey to Afro-Trap Stardom

We speak to the 23-year-old pioneer of Afro-Trap about life in the musical spotlight.

The 16 Best Music Videos of 2016

Our favorite music videos of the year celebrate black excellence, bring social injustices to light, and showcase female power.

MHD and France's "Afro Trap" Phenomenon

MHD proudly celebrates his roots by making West African-inspired "Afro Trap" music. His songs have over 80 million views and counting.

MHD Drops His Vibrant Visuals for 'A Kele N'ta'

Take a look at the beautifully shot Dakar music video, where MHD wishes his married friend well in 'A Kele N'ta.'