Médine Zaouiche (; born 24 February 1983 in

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), better known by his stage name Médine, is a French rapper of Algerian descent. He has been a part of the hip hop collective La Boussole since 1996. Médine is a practicing

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, and many of his lyrics deal with the hardships of migrants, oppressed individuals, and Muslims in the

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. One article he wrote for ''Time'' magazine after the

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was entitled "How Much More French Can I Be". Médine is French for

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Biography

Origins and youth

His father, born in Kabylie, arrived in France when he was four years old. He worked as an employee in a packaging company and is a semi-professional boxer then trainer. His mother was born in France. A stay-at-home mother, she then became a childminder. Médine grew up in Le Havre, in Caucriauville.

''Médine France'' and tour

In May 2022, Médine released his album ''Médine France'' on 13 May and announced a tour of France. The tour will begin at festivals on 4 June and will notably pass through the Casino of Paris on 19 October 2022.

Discography

Projects

Singles

References

External links

French Muslim Band Speaks Against Racism, Terror
TIME Magazine editorial by Médinef 1983 births French rappers French Muslims French people of Algerian descent Living people Musicians from Le Havre Rappers from Seine-Maritime {{Islam-bio-stub