Baby Jean
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Baby Jean | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Baby Jean |
| Born | Habish Rahman Malappuram district, Kerala, India |
| Origin | Othalur, Malappuram, Kerala, India |
| Genres | Hip hop, Indian hip hop, Malayalam rap |
| Occupations | Rapper, singer, songwriter, actor |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Label | Mass Appeal India |
Baby Jean (born Habish Rahman) is an Indian rapper, singer, songwriter and actor from Kerala. He is associated with the Malayalam hip hop scene and came to wider attention with songs including "Kaayi".[1] He has been identified among the emerging names in Malayalam rap by publications such as The Indian Express, Onmanorama and Rolling Stone India.[2][3][4] He made his acting debut in the 2025 Malayalam film Alappuzha Gymkhana.[5]
Habish Rahman is from Othalur in Malappuram district, Kerala.[4][1] In an interview with Samayam Malayalam, he spoke about the difficulty of pursuing rap music professionally and the challenges involved in gaining acceptance for it as a career path.[1]
Career
Music
Baby Jean emerged as part of a younger generation of Malayalam rappers whose work gained visibility in the early 2020s.[3][2] Rolling Stone India included him in its Future of Music 2024 list, noting songs such as Bandana and Thalakkanam among the tracks that helped establish his profile.[4]
His song "Kaayi" drew significant attention on social media and contributed to his wider recognition in Kerala.[1] Publications covering the growth of Malayalam rap have included him alongside artists such as Hanumankind, Fejo, Dabzee and Vedan.[2][3]
In 2024, Baby Jean appeared on "Ballaatha Jaathi", a hip hop single led by actor and musician Neeraj Madhav, alongside Dabzee.[6][7]
He later contributed to film songs including "Marpapa" from Marco, which gained online traction after release.[8][9] In 2025, he was credited among the performers of "Neon Ride" from Officer on Duty.[10]
Acting
Baby Jean made his acting debut in Khalid Rahman's 2025 Malayalam film Alappuzha Gymkhana, playing the character David John.[5] He had earlier been cast in Aashiq Abu's Rifle Club but was unable to continue because of scheduling conflicts.[5]
He was later announced as part of the cast of the Malayalam film Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam.[11] He also joined the cast of Kattalan.[12][13]
Artistry and reception
Baby Jean has been described as part of the wave of younger artists who helped bring Malayalam rap into wider public visibility in the 2020s.[2][3] A feature in The Indian Express on a football-related rap track highlighted his energetic delivery and wordplay.[14] Rolling Stone India described his work as combining hip hop with local cultural textures and language.[4]
In 2025, comments made by Baby Jean regarding rapper Vedan were reported by DoolNews, reflecting his growing visibility within Malayalam popular culture and hip hop discourse.[15]
Discography
Selected singles
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | "Kaayi" | Single with RXZOR[16] |
| "Padachatta" | Single[17] | |
| "Ballaatha Jaathi" | With Neeraj Madhav, Dabzee and Rzee[6][7] | |
| 2025 | "VADHAM" | Single with RXZOR[18] |
| "MAAPLA" | Single with RXZOR and Sulthan[19] |
Film songs
| Year | Song | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | "Marpapa" | Marco | [8][9] |
| 2025 | "Neon Ride" | Officer on Duty | With Zeba Tommy and Ramya RamC; music by Jakes Bejoy[10] |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alappuzha Gymkhana | David John | Acting debut[5] |
| 2026 | Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam | Subhash | [11] |
| TBA | Kattalan | N/a | Announced cast member[12][13] |