GIMS (formerly Maître Gims) is a Congolese-French singer, rapper and songwriter who emerged from the Parisian music scene in the early 2000s and rose to prominence as a member of the hip hop collective Sexion d'Assaut before launching a successful solo career in the 2010s. His work spans rap, pop, R&B and Afrobeat-influenced sounds, characterized by melodic hooks, polished production and a blend of sung and rapped vocals often delivered in French. GIMS is known for high commercial visibility across francophone countries and for exploring themes of identity and urban life while incorporating contemporary pop arrangements and African musical influences.