Kekra
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Kekra | |
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| Occupations | Rapper, Singer |
Kekra (backward-slang for "crack") is a French-Moroccan[1] rapper and singer from Courbevoie, Hauts-de-Seine. He is recognized for his anonymity, concealing his face with a mask in music videos and public appearances, with very little known about his personal life.[2][3]
Kekra is also known for his diverse musical style, which blends various subgenres of hip-hop and electronic music, including trap, grime, cloud rap, UK drill, and 2-step garage.[4] He is fluent in English and Moroccan Arabic frequently incorporates elements of London's music scene into his work.[5]
Kekra's anonymity is a central part of his artistic persona. He has offered several reasons for wearing a mask in interviews. In one instance, he stated that the music is what matters, not the person behind it. In a different interview with Viceland, he claimed he wears the mask "so my mother doesn't find out I'm a rapper; she would be disappointed. She'd be ashamed, I think. Because I'm ashamed of what I'm currently doing. Because rap isn't a real job; rap is shit." These comments sparked some controversy within the French rap community.[6]
During an appearance on the radio show La Sauce, he provided a third explanation, drawing a parallel to a trip he took to Asia where people wore masks to prevent the spread of illness. He suggested this symbolized his desire not to "mix with others," a stance he indicated would later change.[7]