Booba is a French rapper and record producer from Boulogne-Billancourt, active since the mid-1990s. Emerging from the Parisian hip-hop scene, he initially gained recognition as one half of the duo Lunatic before establishing a solo career characterized by gritty, minimalist beats, deep vocal delivery, and themes that often address street life, ambition and personal resilience. His music blends hardcore rap with elements of trap and contemporary urban production, frequently employing melodic hooks alongside dense, rhythm-focused verses. Over several decades he has been a prominent figure in Francophone rap, noted for his commercial success and influence on younger French hip-hop artists.