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MHD (rapper)

Mohamed Sylla (French pronunciation: [sila]; born 10 September 1994), better known by his stage name MHD, is a French rapper based in Paris, who is known for blending trap music with music of Africa; a genre he coined as "Afro Trap".[1][2][3] He was previously part of the rap collective 1.9 Réseaux.

MHD
MHD in 2017
Background information
Birth nameMohamed Sylla
Born (1994-09-10) 10 September 1994 (age 29)
La Roche-sur-Yon, Vendée, France
Genres
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active
  • 2012-2018
  • 2021–present
Websitemhdmusic.com

Born in Vendée to a family of West African extraction, MHD began his career as a rapper in Paris at the age of 18. He found success in the mid-2010s through material he published on social media (notably music videos on YouTube) and in 2016 released his debut album MHD, which sold more than 200,000 copies in 6 months.[4][5][6] He later received international recognition, and toured in Guinea[citation needed], England, Senegal and Morocco.[7] His second album, titled 19, was released in September 2018, and he released his third album Mansa in July 2021.

In January 2019, MHD was arrested and charged with second-degree murder following investigation into the case of a young man who was beaten to death in the streets of Paris. He was remanded in custody for 18 months, and in 2023 was convicted of murder and sentenced to twelve years in prison.[8] Claiming his innocence, he appealed the verdict and was released from prison in February 2024. His trial in the appellate court is pending.

Early life edit

Mohamed Sylla was born in La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée, France) of a Senegalese mother and a Guinean father; later in life, he moved to the 19th arrondissement of Paris.[2][9] As a child, he and his family would often listen to music from Africa; he cites Papa Wemba, Koffi Olomide,[2] Salif Keita and Awilo Longomba[10] as influences. His cousin Gazo is also a rapper.[citation needed]

As an adult, before reaching fame, MHD was delivering pizza, then worked as a waiter in a luxury restaurant in the 6th arrondissement; MHD has since talked about this experience, and the casual racism he was subjected to by the patrons.[10] After getting his BEP restauration (French foodservice qualification) he began considering a career in the catering industry.[10]

Career edit

2012–2016: The rise of "Afro Trap" edit

In 2012, aged 18, Sylla a.k.a. "MHD" (a stage name derived from his first name Mohamed)[citation needed] joined 1.9 Réseaux, a rap collective in the 19th arrondissement. After years of spending time and money trying to make a breakthrough, he eventually quit the gangsta rap scene.[10]

In August 2015, while on vacation, MHD posted a video on the Internet, of himself doing a freestyle over a song by Nigerian band P-Square.[2][10] The video, which he said he did "just for fun", was received with success on social media,[10] and the positive feedback inspired him to make a comeback into music. However, he had been disappointed with the world of French-language rap from his previous experience, judging there was too much influence from American trends.[7][10] Taking from his parents' West African roots, he decided to provide diversity to the genre by adding cultural elements of this region into his music, such as musical genres, or singing verses in languages like Fula or Bambara.[10] He coined this newfound genre as "Afro Trap".[2][10]

Back from vacation, MHD began filming a music video for his freestyle song in his housing estate of the 19th arrondissement.[7][10] Released in September 2015, the video, titled Afro Trap Part. 1 (La Moula) and featuring local youths dancing in the streets, garnered popularity on YouTube,[7][10] prompting him to release more songs and videos. Afro Trap Part. 3 (Champions League), a song praising football club Paris Saint-Germain, is considered a breakthrough in MHD's music career, with the song and its dance moves becoming popular with supporters –and later, players– of the club.[10] Soon, he was invited to perform opening acts for French rapper Booba,[10] was featured in the soundtrack of the film Pattaya, and was invited to the Élysée –the French presidential palace– by then-President François Hollande on the occasion of a visit by Guinean President Alpha Condé.[11]

2016–2018: Studio career edit

His first studio album, named after his stage name, MHD, was released on 15 April 2016.[4] It includes six parts of his Afro Trap series and songs featuring Fally Ipupa and Angélique Kidjo. The album sold more than 200,000 copies in less than six months, earning a double platinum certification in France.[12]

He made successful tours in Europe and Africa, and became an ambassador for clothing brand Puma.[9]

In September 2018, while preparing the release of his second studio album 19, MHD stated on social media that he had become disillusioned with the music industry and that he might retire after the release of the album.[9][13] His second album, titled "19" (a reference to the 19th arrondissement where he used to live) was released on 19 September 2018, including collaborations with artists such as Salif Keita, Dadju, Orelsan and Nigerian pop star Wizkid; as of 2019, it sold more than 75,000 copies.[14]

In 2018, MHD made his film debut starring in Mon frère (My Brother), a French drama directed by Julien Abraham. The film follows the story of Teddy (played by MHD) a young man who gets sent to a youth detention center after being accused of the murder of his abusive father. Mon frère was released in theaters in July 2019, while MHD was remanded in custody and charged with murder.

2021-present: Return to music edit

In May 2021, MHD released Afro Trap Pt. 11 (King Kong), his first song since his release from detention.[15] On 16 July 2021, he released his third album Mansa,[16] including songs featuring artists Tiakola, Naira Marley and Adekunle Gold.[17]

In September 2021, MHD collaborated with Argentine producer Bizarrap, and was featured in a music session.[18]

Legal issues edit

Criticism of police misconduct edit

In October 2018, MHD uploaded a video on social media in which two young men –one of which was described by MHD as his "big brother"– appeared to be victims of police misconduct. The video prompted investigation from the General Inspectorate of the National Police, or IGPN, the branch of the French police responsible for internal affairs.[19] A spokesperson for the French police declared that the officers were responding to "threats" coming from the youths in the video.[19]

Murder conviction edit

In January 2019, his name was cited in an investigation into a murder case, dating back to July 2018, when a 23-year-old man was beaten and stabbed to death in the streets of Paris by several youths, in the context of what has been reported as a fight between rival street gangs.[11][9] Through images collected by surveillance cameras,[20] French police found that assailants used a car owned by MHD;[20][21] they later named MHD as a suspect himself. MHD was put on custody on 15 January 2019;[9][11] two days later, he was indicted and charged with second-degree murder.[21][22]

Following his arrest, some of his scheduled concerts were postponed indefinitely,[21] while several fellow rappers, including Naza and Black M, voiced their support for MHD.[9][22]

Investigators judged that he seemed to appear in the surveillance images, as well as his car, and he was also identified by several witnesses.[23] Speaking through his lawyer, MHD denied any involvement in the crime, and during trial he would claim he was unaware of his car being used for criminal activities.[24] His lawyer cited his lack of a judicial record, and added that she would appeal MHD being put on custody.[9][22]

In March 2020, while MHD was remanded in custody in La Santé, his lawyer stated that he had tested positive for COVID-19[25] and subsequently requested for MHD to be released under supervision.[26][27] The request was rejected.[28]

In July 2020, after being detained on remand for 18 months, MHD was released under judicial supervision.[29][30] A three-week trial occurred in September 2023, which resulted in his conviction on September 23 for murder, and a sentence of 12 years in prison.[31] Five of his eight co-defendants were also convicted and given sentences ranging from 10 to 18 years, while the other three co-defendants were acquitted.[8]

MHD, who has claimed his innocence since his arrest, appealed the verdict, and was released in February 2024 while pending the decision of the court of appeal.[23][32]

Discography edit

Studio albums edit

List of albums, with selected chart positions, sales and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
FRA
[33]
BEL (Fl)
[34]
BEL (Wa)
[35]
NLD
[36]
SWI
[37]
MHD 2 170 12 20 25
  • SNEP: 2× Platinum[38]
19
  • Released: 19 September 2018[39]
  • Label: Artside
  • Format: Digital download
3
[40]
42 7 11 10
Mansa
  • Released: 15 July 2021
  • Label: Universal
  • Format: Digital download
3 72 7 84 19

Extended plays edit

Title EP details
Afro Trap (Mad Decent Remixes)
(with Mad Decent)
  • Released: 2 February 2018[41]
  • Label: Artside
  • Format: Digital download

Singles edit

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
FRA
[33]
ARG
[42]
BEL
(Wa)

[43]
MENA
[44]
NLD
[36]
SPA
[45]
SWI
[37]
"Afro Trap Pt.2 (Kakala Bomaye)" 2016 181 * MHD
"Afro Trap Pt.3 (Champions League)" 19 49
"Afro Trap Pt.4 (Fais le mouv)" 108
"Afro Trap Pt.5 (Ngatie Abedi)" 32
"Afro Trap Pt.6 (Molo Molo)" 53
"A kele nta" 15
"Afro Trap Pt.7 (La puissance)" 9 75 78
"Afro Trap Pt.8 (Never)" 2017 2 50 74 42 Non-album single
"Bravo" 19 82 19
"Afro Trap Pt.9 (Faut Les Wet)" 44 Non-album single
"Afro Trap Pt.10 (Moula Gang)" 2018 36 73 87 19
"Bénéfice"
(with Ninho)
84 Non-album singles
"Bodyguard" 55
"Bella"
(feat. Wizkid)
4 38 57 19
"Intro Mansa"[55]
(feat. Salif Keita)
"Afro Trap, Part. 11 (King Kong)" 2021 4 35 29 Mansa
"Pololo"
(feat. Tiakola)
15 81
"MHD: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 44"
(with Bizarrap)
43 45 Non-album singles
"In Da Car"
(with NSG)
2022
"Tek Tek"
(with Dystinct)
2023 12 34 19 15 47
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
"*" denotes the chart did not exist at that time.

Other charting songs edit

List of other charting songs, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
FRA
[33]
SWI
[37]
"Roger Milla" 2016 71 MHD
"Amina" 122
"La Moula" 138
"Maman J'ai mal" 50
"Tout Seul" 177
"Ma Vie" 145
"Bébé"
(featuring Dadju)
2018 6 83 19
"XIX" 17
"Encore" 41
"Le temps"
(featuring Orelsan)
58
"Papalé" 59
"Oh la la" 70
"Rouler" 74
"Fuego" 102
"Feeling" 104
"Senseless Ting"
(featuring Stefflon Don)
128
"Interlude Trap 2" 135
"Aleo"
(featuring Yemi Alade)
145
"Samedi dimanche" 194
"Moussa" 195
"Petit cœur" 2021 112 Mansa
"Sagacité" 149
"Beyoncé" 157
"Elle" 165
"9min" 171
"Tudo bem" 186

Featured in edit

Year Title Peak chart positions Album
FRA
[33]
2016 "À l'ouest"
(Black M feat. MHD)
Éternel insatisfait
"Laissez-les kouma"
(Zaho feat. MHD)
30 Le monde à l’envers
"Oblah"
(Gradur feat. Alonzo, MHD & Nyda)
19 Where Is l'album de Gradur
2017 "Fais le mouv"
(Sofiane feat. MHD)
186 #JeSuisPasséChezSo
"Feu d'artifice"
(Alonzo feat. MHD)
31 100%
"Na lingui yé"
(Fally Ipupa feat. MHD)
119 Tokooos
"Problèmes"
(Aya Nakamura feat. MHD)
135 Journal intime
"Versus"
(Niska feat. MHD)
9 Commando
2018 "Bénéfice"
(Ninho X MHD)
84 Game over
"Appelez la police"
(Maître Gims feat. MHD)
96 Ceinture noire
"Ariva"
(Sadek feat. MHD)
163 Johnny de Janeiro
2021 "Carabine"
(Da Uzi feat. MHD)
160 Vrai 2 vrai
"Christian Dior"
(Leto feat. MHD)
42 17%
"Blackcard"
(Tayc feat. Franglish & MHD)
Fleur froide
"Appelez-les"
(Imen Es feat. MHD)
ES
"Gros bonnets"
(Koba LaD feat. MHD)
Cartel Vol. 1 & 2
2022 "Nicky"
(Chily feat. MHD)
Van Bommel de Chily
"Gaga"
(Joé Dwèt Filé feat. MHD)
Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Music videos edit

List of music videos as lead artist, showing directors
Title Year Director(s)
"Afrotrap Pt.2 (Kakala Bomaye)" 2015 Kyoh Productions[56]
"Afrotrap Pt.3 (Champions League)" 420Workshop[57]
"Afrotrap Pt.4 (Fais le mouv)" 420Workshop[58]
"Afrotrap Pt.5 (Ngatie Abedi)" 2016 Kyoh Productions[59][60]
"Afrotrap Pt.6 (Molo)"
"Roger Milla" William Thomas[61][62]
"Maman j'ai mal"
"A kele nta" Ken & Ryu[63]
"Afrotrap Pt.7 (La Puissance)" Pierre-Marie Paubel[64]
"Afrotrap Pt.8 (Never)" 2017 Ju Kahlo[65]
"Bravo" Julien Kaddour[66]
"Afrotrap Pt.9 (Faut les wet)" 420 Workshop[67]
"Afrotrap Pt.10 (Moula Gang)" 2018 Frédéric de Pontcharra[68]
"Bodyguard" 420 Workshop[69]
"Bella"
(feat. WizKid)
KLVDR[70]
"XIX" Ojoz[71]
"Pololo"
(feat. Tiakola)
2021 Ojoz[72]

Filmography edit

References edit

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For the study of magnetofluids see Magnetohydrodynamics Mohamed Sylla French pronunciation sila born 10 September 1994 better known by his stage name MHD is a French rapper based in Paris who is known for blending trap music with music of Africa a genre he coined as Afro Trap 1 2 3 He was previously part of the rap collective 1 9 Reseaux MHDMHD in 2017Background informationBirth nameMohamed SyllaBorn 1994 09 10 10 September 1994 age 29 La Roche sur Yon Vendee FranceGenresFrench hip hop trap Afro trapOccupation s RapperYears active2012 2018 2021 presentWebsitemhdmusic wbr com Born in Vendee to a family of West African extraction MHD began his career as a rapper in Paris at the age of 18 He found success in the mid 2010s through material he published on social media notably music videos on YouTube and in 2016 released his debut album MHD which sold more than 200 000 copies in 6 months 4 5 6 He later received international recognition and toured in Guinea citation needed England Senegal and Morocco 7 His second album titled 19 was released in September 2018 and he released his third album Mansa in July 2021 In January 2019 MHD was arrested and charged with second degree murder following investigation into the case of a young man who was beaten to death in the streets of Paris He was remanded in custody for 18 months and in 2023 was convicted of murder and sentenced to twelve years in prison 8 Claiming his innocence he appealed the verdict and was released from prison in February 2024 His trial in the appellate court is pending Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2 1 2012 2016 The rise of Afro Trap 2 2 2016 2018 Studio career 2 3 2021 present Return to music 3 Legal issues 3 1 Criticism of police misconduct 3 2 Murder conviction 4 Discography 4 1 Studio albums 4 2 Extended plays 4 3 Singles 4 4 Other charting songs 4 5 Featured in 5 Music videos 6 Filmography 7 ReferencesEarly life editMohamed Sylla was born in La Roche sur Yon Vendee France of a Senegalese mother and a Guinean father later in life he moved to the 19th arrondissement of Paris 2 9 As a child he and his family would often listen to music from Africa he cites Papa Wemba Koffi Olomide 2 Salif Keita and Awilo Longomba 10 as influences His cousin Gazo is also a rapper citation needed As an adult before reaching fame MHD was delivering pizza then worked as a waiter in a luxury restaurant in the 6th arrondissement MHD has since talked about this experience and the casual racism he was subjected to by the patrons 10 After getting his BEP restauration French foodservice qualification he began considering a career in the catering industry 10 Career edit2012 2016 The rise of Afro Trap edit In 2012 aged 18 Sylla a k a MHD a stage name derived from his first name Mohamed citation needed joined 1 9 Reseaux a rap collective in the 19th arrondissement After years of spending time and money trying to make a breakthrough he eventually quit the gangsta rap scene 10 In August 2015 while on vacation MHD posted a video on the Internet of himself doing a freestyle over a song by Nigerian band P Square 2 10 The video which he said he did just for fun was received with success on social media 10 and the positive feedback inspired him to make a comeback into music However he had been disappointed with the world of French language rap from his previous experience judging there was too much influence from American trends 7 10 Taking from his parents West African roots he decided to provide diversity to the genre by adding cultural elements of this region into his music such as musical genres or singing verses in languages like Fula or Bambara 10 He coined this newfound genre as Afro Trap 2 10 Back from vacation MHD began filming a music video for his freestyle song in his housing estate of the 19th arrondissement 7 10 Released in September 2015 the video titled Afro Trap Part 1 La Moula and featuring local youths dancing in the streets garnered popularity on YouTube 7 10 prompting him to release more songs and videos Afro Trap Part 3 Champions League a song praising football club Paris Saint Germain is considered a breakthrough in MHD s music career with the song and its dance moves becoming popular with supporters and later players of the club 10 Soon he was invited to perform opening acts for French rapper Booba 10 was featured in the soundtrack of the film Pattaya and was invited to the Elysee the French presidential palace by then President Francois Hollande on the occasion of a visit by Guinean President Alpha Conde 11 2016 2018 Studio career edit His first studio album named after his stage name MHD was released on 15 April 2016 4 It includes six parts of his Afro Trap series and songs featuring Fally Ipupa and Angelique Kidjo The album sold more than 200 000 copies in less than six months earning a double platinum certification in France 12 He made successful tours in Europe and Africa and became an ambassador for clothing brand Puma 9 In September 2018 while preparing the release of his second studio album 19 MHD stated on social media that he had become disillusioned with the music industry and that he might retire after the release of the album 9 13 His second album titled 19 a reference to the 19th arrondissement where he used to live was released on 19 September 2018 including collaborations with artists such as Salif Keita Dadju Orelsan and Nigerian pop star Wizkid as of 2019 it sold more than 75 000 copies 14 In 2018 MHD made his film debut starring in Mon frere My Brother a French drama directed by Julien Abraham The film follows the story of Teddy played by MHD a young man who gets sent to a youth detention center after being accused of the murder of his abusive father Mon frere was released in theaters in July 2019 while MHD was remanded in custody and charged with murder 2021 present Return to music edit In May 2021 MHD released Afro Trap Pt 11 King Kong his first song since his release from detention 15 On 16 July 2021 he released his third album Mansa 16 including songs featuring artists Tiakola Naira Marley and Adekunle Gold 17 In September 2021 MHD collaborated with Argentine producer Bizarrap and was featured in a music session 18 Legal issues editCriticism of police misconduct edit In October 2018 MHD uploaded a video on social media in which two young men one of which was described by MHD as his big brother appeared to be victims of police misconduct The video prompted investigation from the General Inspectorate of the National Police or IGPN the branch of the French police responsible for internal affairs 19 A spokesperson for the French police declared that the officers were responding to threats coming from the youths in the video 19 Murder conviction edit In January 2019 his name was cited in an investigation into a murder case dating back to July 2018 when a 23 year old man was beaten and stabbed to death in the streets of Paris by several youths in the context of what has been reported as a fight between rival street gangs 11 9 Through images collected by surveillance cameras 20 French police found that assailants used a car owned by MHD 20 21 they later named MHD as a suspect himself MHD was put on custody on 15 January 2019 9 11 two days later he was indicted and charged with second degree murder 21 22 Following his arrest some of his scheduled concerts were postponed indefinitely 21 while several fellow rappers including Naza and Black M voiced their support for MHD 9 22 Investigators judged that he seemed to appear in the surveillance images as well as his car and he was also identified by several witnesses 23 Speaking through his lawyer MHD denied any involvement in the crime and during trial he would claim he was unaware of his car being used for criminal activities 24 His lawyer cited his lack of a judicial record and added that she would appeal MHD being put on custody 9 22 In March 2020 while MHD was remanded in custody in La Sante his lawyer stated that he had tested positive for COVID 19 25 and subsequently requested for MHD to be released under supervision 26 27 The request was rejected 28 In July 2020 after being detained on remand for 18 months MHD was released under judicial supervision 29 30 A three week trial occurred in September 2023 which resulted in his conviction on September 23 for murder and a sentence of 12 years in prison 31 Five of his eight co defendants were also convicted and given sentences ranging from 10 to 18 years while the other three co defendants were acquitted 8 MHD who has claimed his innocence since his arrest appealed the verdict and was released in February 2024 while pending the decision of the court of appeal 23 32 Discography editStudio albums edit List of albums with selected chart positions sales and certifications Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications FRA 33 BEL Fl 34 BEL Wa 35 NLD 36 SWI 37 MHD Released 15 April 2016 Label Artside AZ Capitol Universal Format Digital download 2 170 12 20 25 SNEP 2 Platinum 38 19 Released 19 September 2018 39 Label Artside Format Digital download 3 40 42 7 11 10 SNEP Platinum 38 Mansa Released 15 July 2021 Label Universal Format Digital download 3 72 7 84 19 Extended plays edit Title EP details Afro Trap Mad Decent Remixes with Mad Decent Released 2 February 2018 41 Label Artside Format Digital download Singles edit List of singles as lead artist with selected chart positions Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album FRA 33 ARG 42 BEL Wa 43 MENA 44 NLD 36 SPA 45 SWI 37 Afro Trap Pt 2 Kakala Bomaye 2016 181 SNEP Gold 46 MHD Afro Trap Pt 3 Champions League 19 49 SNEP Diamond 47 Afro Trap Pt 4 Fais le mouv 108 SNEP Gold 48 Afro Trap Pt 5 Ngatie Abedi 32 SNEP Platinum 49 Afro Trap Pt 6 Molo Molo 53 SNEP Gold 50 A kele nta 15 SNEP Diamond 51 Afro Trap Pt 7 La puissance 9 75 78 SNEP Diamond 52 Afro Trap Pt 8 Never 2017 2 50 74 42 SNEP Platinum 53 Non album single Bravo 19 82 19 Afro Trap Pt 9 Faut Les Wet 44 Non album single Afro Trap Pt 10 Moula Gang 2018 36 73 87 19 Benefice with Ninho 84 Non album singles Bodyguard 55 Bella feat Wizkid 4 38 57 SNEP Diamond 54 19 Intro Mansa 55 feat Salif Keita Afro Trap Part 11 King Kong 2021 4 35 29 Mansa Pololo feat Tiakola 15 81 MHD Bzrp Music Sessions Vol 44 with Bizarrap 43 45 Non album singles In Da Car with NSG 2022 Tek Tek with Dystinct 2023 12 34 19 15 47 denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory denotes the chart did not exist at that time Other charting songs edit List of other charting songs with selected chart positions Title Year Peak chart positions Album FRA 33 SWI 37 Roger Milla 2016 71 MHD Amina 122 La Moula 138 Maman J ai mal 50 Tout Seul 177 Ma Vie 145 Bebe featuring Dadju 2018 6 83 19 XIX 17 Encore 41 Le temps featuring Orelsan 58 Papale 59 Oh la la 70 Rouler 74 Fuego 102 Feeling 104 Senseless Ting featuring Stefflon Don 128 Interlude Trap 2 135 Aleo featuring Yemi Alade 145 Samedi dimanche 194 Moussa 195 Petit cœur 2021 112 Mansa Sagacite 149 Beyonce 157 Elle 165 9min 171 Tudo bem 186 Featured in edit Year Title Peak chart positions Album FRA 33 2016 A l ouest Black M feat MHD Eternel insatisfait Laissez les kouma Zaho feat MHD 30 Le monde a l envers Oblah Gradur feat Alonzo MHD amp Nyda 19 Where Is l album de Gradur 2017 Fais le mouv Sofiane feat MHD 186 JeSuisPasseChezSo Feu d artifice Alonzo feat MHD 31 100 Na lingui ye Fally Ipupa feat MHD 119 Tokooos Problemes Aya Nakamura feat MHD 135 Journal intime Versus Niska feat MHD 9 Commando 2018 Benefice Ninho X MHD 84 Game over Appelez la police Maitre Gims feat MHD 96 Ceinture noire Ariva Sadek feat MHD 163 Johnny de Janeiro 2021 Carabine Da Uzi feat MHD 160 Vrai 2 vrai Christian Dior Leto feat MHD 42 17 Blackcard Tayc feat Franglish amp MHD Fleur froide Appelez les Imen Es feat MHD ES Gros bonnets Koba LaD feat MHD Cartel Vol 1 amp 2 2022 Nicky Chily feat MHD Van Bommel de Chily Gaga Joe Dwet File feat MHD Non album single denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory Music videos editList of music videos as lead artist showing directors Title Year Director s Afrotrap Pt 2 Kakala Bomaye 2015 Kyoh Productions 56 Afrotrap Pt 3 Champions League 420Workshop 57 Afrotrap Pt 4 Fais le mouv 420Workshop 58 Afrotrap Pt 5 Ngatie Abedi 2016 Kyoh Productions 59 60 Afrotrap Pt 6 Molo Roger Milla William Thomas 61 62 Maman j ai mal A kele nta Ken amp Ryu 63 Afrotrap Pt 7 La Puissance Pierre Marie Paubel 64 Afrotrap Pt 8 Never 2017 Ju Kahlo 65 Bravo Julien Kaddour 66 Afrotrap Pt 9 Faut les wet 420 Workshop 67 Afrotrap Pt 10 Moula Gang 2018 Frederic de Pontcharra 68 Bodyguard 420 Workshop 69 Bella feat WizKid KLVDR 70 XIX Ojoz 71 Pololo feat Tiakola 2021 Ojoz 72 Filmography editMon frere 2019 by Julien Abraham as TeddyReferences edit MHD du rap a l afro trap Le Monde Retrieved 23 January 2016 a b c d e Musique MHD c est la nouvelle star des ados in French Le Parisien Retrieved 24 March 2016 MHD de phenomene viral a nouveau pape de l Afro trap Ouest France Retrieved 12 April 2016 a b L Afro trap de MHD debarque dans les bacs ce 15 avril pour son premier album Tendance Ouest Retrieved 15 April 2016 MHD Le premier album du prince de l afro trap sort aujourd hui Melty Retrieved 15 April 2016 L album du rappeur MHD sort le 15 avril 2016 Zikeo Retrieved 7 April 2016 a b c d Amrani Iman 5 June 2017 MHD So many French rappers are inspired by American hip hop I m the opposite The Guardian Retrieved 20 January 2019 a b O Donoghue Saskia 24 September 2023 French rapper MHD jailed for murder Euronews Retrieved 23 September 2023 a b c d e f g Beaumont Thomas Ben Snapes Laura 18 January 2019 French rap star MHD arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter The Guardian Retrieved 20 January 2019 a b c d e f g h i j k l m Boinet Carole Doucet David 19 April 2016 Qui est MHD le prince de l afro trap Les Inrocks in French Retrieved 3 February 2019 a b c Le rappeur MHD en garde a vue pour une rixe mortelle en juillet a Paris Le Monde in French 15 January 2019 Retrieved 20 January 2019 Binet Stephanie 19 September 2018 Afro trap MHD des tubes et des doutes Le Monde in French Retrieved 18 October 2019 Dmitriev Nikita 22 September 2018 MHD l etoile filante du rap francais Le Figaro in French Retrieved 20 January 2019 Poussel Marie 18 January 2019 MHD une star du rap en detention provisoire Le Parisien in French Retrieved 3 February 2019 Lachasse Jerome 25 May 2021 MHD devoile King Kong son premier morceau depuis sa sortie de prison www bfmtv com in French Retrieved 13 March 2022 Rangin Magali 16 July 2021 La taule ca nuit a la sante MHD de retour avec Mansa album marque par son sejour en prison www bfmtv com in French Retrieved 13 March 2022 Cachin Olivier 19 July 2021 MHD de retour avec Mansa musique rfi fr in French Retrieved 13 March 2022 Ultra Viral Producer Bizarrap amp French Artist MHD Present BZRP Music Sessions Vol 44 Sohh 15 September 2021 Retrieved 19 September 2021 a b Chapuis Nicolas 5 October 2018 Ouverture d une enquete pour violence policiere apres la diffusion d une video par le rappeur MHD Le Monde in French Retrieved 20 January 2019 a b Fansten Emmanuel Le Devin Willy 25 January 2020 MHD la nuit ou tout a bascule Liberation in French Retrieved 1 March 2020 a b c Vazquez Coline 18 January 2019 Le rappeur MHD mis en examen et place en detention Le Figaro in French Retrieved 20 January 2019 a b c Le rappeur MHD mis en examen pour homicide volontaire apres une rixe mortelle a Paris Le Monde in French 18 January 2019 Retrieved 20 January 2019 a b Tesson Matthias Chevalier Justine Blanchard Francois 2 February 2024 CONDAMNE A 12 ANS DE PRISON POUR MEURTRE LE RAPPEUR MHD REMIS EN LIBERTE DANS L ATTENTE DE SON PROCES EN APPEL BFM TV in French Retrieved 7 February 2024 Paolini Esther 6 September 2023 Proces du rappeur MHD Si ma voiture n avait pas ete la je n aurais jamais ete mele a cette affaire Le Figaro in French Retrieved 7 February 2024 Coronavirus le rappeur MHD incarcere a la Sante teste positif au Covid 19 francetvinfo fr in French 27 March 2020 Retrieved 18 July 2020 Bertrand Melanie Lachasse Jerome 27 March 2020 CORONAVIRUS LE RAPPEUR MHD CONTAMINE EN DETENTION A LA PRISON DE LA SANTE bfmtv com in French Retrieved 18 July 2020 Rampazzo Theo 3 April 2020 Positif au coronavirus le rappeur MHD pourrait etre libere de prison Le Figaro in French Retrieved 18 July 2020 Positif au coronavirus le rappeur MHD reste en detention Le Figaro in French 8 April 2020 Retrieved 18 July 2020 Le rappeur francais MHD star de l afro trap remis en liberte sous controle judiciaire francetvinfo fr in French 16 July 2020 Retrieved 18 July 2020 Rixe mortelle a Paris le rappeur MHD libere sous controle judiciaire Le Point in French 16 July 2020 Retrieved 18 July 2020 French rapper MHD jailed for 12 years over Paris murder The Guardian Agence France Presse 2023 09 24 ISSN 0261 3077 Retrieved 2023 09 24 Guerini Enzo 2 February 2024 Le rappeur MHD condamne a 12 ans de prison pour meurtre remis en liberte avant son proces en appel Le Parisien in French Retrieved 7 February 2024 a b c d MHD discography lescharts com Hung Medien Retrieved 27 April 2016 MHD discography ultratop be nl Retrieved 27 April 2016 MHD discography ultratop be fr Retrieved 27 April 2016 a b MHD discography dutchcharts nl Retrieved 27 April 2016 a b c MHD discography hitparade ch Hung Medien Retrieved 27 April 2016 a b French album certifications MHD in French Syndicat National de l Edition Phonographique Retrieved 8 November 2018 MHD 19 iTunes Store Retrieved 18 September 2018 Le Top de la semaine Top Albums SNEP Archived from the original on 2017 07 09 Retrieved 2018 10 03 MHD Afro Trap Mad Decent Remixes iTunes Store 2 February 2018 Retrieved 18 September 2018 MHD Chart History Argentina Hot 100 Billboard Billboard Argentina Retrieved September 24 2021 Discographie MHD in French Ultratop Retrieved 20 June 2021 Peak chart positions for singles in MENA Tek Tek This Week s Official MENA Chart Top 20 from 19 05 2023 to 25 05 2023 theofficialmenachart com International Federation of the Phonographic Industry 30 May 2023 Archived from the original on 30 May 2023 Retrieved 12 June 2023 Search MHD Songs El portal de Musica Productores de Musica de Espana Retrieved September 28 2021 French single certifications MHD Afro Trap Pt 2 Kakala Bomaye Syndicat National de l Edition Phonographique 13 April 2018 Retrieved 18 September 2018 French single certifications MHD Afro Trap Pt 3 Champions League Syndicat National de l Edition Phonographique 21 April 2017 Retrieved 18 September 2018 French single certifications MHD Afro Trap Pt 4 Fais le mouv Syndicat National de l Edition Phonographique 3 February 2017 Retrieved 18 September 2018 French single certifications MHD Afro Trap Pt 5 Ngatie Abedi Syndicat National de l Edition Phonographique 14 October 2016 Retrieved 18 September 2018 French single certifications MHD Afro Trap Pt 6 Molo Molo Syndicat National de l Edition Phonographique 17 March 2017 Retrieved 18 September 2018 French single certifications MHD A kele nta Syndicat National de l Edition Phonographique 30 June 2017 Retrieved 18 September 2018 French single certifications MHD Afro Trap Pt 7 La Puissance Syndicat National de l Edition Phonographique 30 June 2017 Retrieved 18 September 2018 French single certifications MHD Afro Trap Pt 8 Never Syndicat National de l Edition Phonographique 9 June 2017 Retrieved 18 September 2018 French single certifications MHD Bella Syndicat National de l Edition Phonographique 9 June 2018 Retrieved 31 December 2020 MHD feat Salif Keita Intro Mansa Single iTunes Store 22 August 2018 Retrieved 18 September 2018 MHD Afrotrap Pt 2 Kakala Bomaye Artside 14 October 2015 Retrieved 20 September 2018 via YouTube MHD Afrotrap Pt 3 Champions League Artside 4 November 2015 Retrieved 20 September 2018 via YouTube MHD Afrotrap Pt 4 Fais le mouv Artside 25 November 2015 Retrieved 20 September 2018 via YouTube MHD Afrotrap Pt 5 Ngatie Abedi Artside 4 January 2016 Retrieved 20 September 2018 via YouTube MHD Afrotrap Pt 5 Molo Molo Artside 4 March 2016 Retrieved 20 September 2018 via YouTube MHD Rogger Milla Artside 1 April 2016 Retrieved 20 September 2018 via YouTube MHD Maman j ai mal Artside 20 May 2016 Retrieved 20 September 2018 via YouTube MHD A kele nta Artside 13 July 2016 Retrieved 20 September 2018 via YouTube MHD Afrotrap Pt 7 La Puissance Artside 23 December 2016 Retrieved 20 September 2018 via YouTube MHD Afrotrap Pt 8 Never Artside 24 February 2017 Retrieved 20 September 2018 via YouTube MHD Bravo Artside 16 June 2016 Retrieved 20 September 2018 via YouTube MHD Afrotrap Pt 9 Faut les wet Artside 30 August 2017 Retrieved 20 September 2018 via YouTube MHD Afrotrap Pt 10 Moula Gang Artside 26 January 2018 Retrieved 20 September 2018 via YouTube MHD Bodyguard Artside 19 June 2018 Retrieved 20 September 2018 via YouTube MHD Bella feat WizKid Artside 19 July 2018 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