MC Jean Gab'1

About

French rapper who rose to fame with his 2003 debut album "Ma Vie," which reached #41 on the French music charts and included the hit song "J't'emmerde." The song took aim at some of France's most famous hip-hop artists, including substantial names like Arsenik, Booba, and Supreme NTM. He has also earned fame in the world of street workout, and designed a training program called The Curve Method. He was named the French Champion of Pull-Ups in 2012, when he was 45 years old.

Before Fame

During his childhood, his father murdered his mother and her lover, effectively rendering him an orphan at just 10 years old. He was subsequently taken in by social services and eventually began consorting with the Vicious Sharks gang. He became involved in robberies and other crimes, leading him to be incarcerated for several years in the 1980s and 90s. Prior to the release of his debut album, he made his first appearances as a musical artist on the album "Liaisons Dangereuses" by his friend Doc Gyneco in 1998.

Trivia

As an actor, he portrayed his first major role in the 2004 Luc Besson film Banlieu 13. He also presented the Discovery Channel show Dans la tête du tueur with co-host Clara Morgane. Additionally, he has authored several books including the acclaimed autobiographical novels On My Mother's Grave and À l'est.

Family Life

He was born Charles M'Bous to a father who was an accountant and a mother who was a typist. He has several siblings, including a twin sister. His first child, a daughter, was born in 1990, while he was incarcerated in Germany.

Associated With

His stage name is a reference to the esteemed star of French cinema Jean Gabin. He performed in the 1st season of the television series Access, which was created by Ahmed Sylla in 2018. He also appeared in the film Only You, alongside Éric Judor and Ramzy Bédia.