There’s no doubt about it: Lacrim has nothing left to prove. With a career spanning more than a decade, a dozen albums and mixtapes, and a reputation forged between street stories and commercial success, the rapper has established himself as one of the leading figures in French rap.

Lacrim’s writing is incisive, his flow raw and his voice instantly recognisable. From his early days with the Liberté Provisoire mixtape to his certified projects such as Corleone and R.I.P.R.O., he has left his mark with his cutting punchlines and his aura of a self-made man. His music is a raw testament to the street, an explosive mix of storytelling, dark melodies and hard-hitting beats.

​​He hasn’t just worked solo, he’s also surrounded himself with some of the biggest names in the game: Booba, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, French Montana, SCH, 6ix9ine, Oxmo Puccino… A series of prestigious collaborations has confirmed his status as a key figure in French rap. All these names testify to his influence well beyond the borders of France.

After setting the stages of the world’s biggest festivals and concert halls on fire, Lacrim arrives at Dour Festival on 17th July for an incendiary show.