Musicians treasure creative freedom, and in interviews, it’s not uncommon for them to voice a warning: “Don’t put my art in a box.” But MHD, the platinum-selling French rapper of Senegalese and ...

French rapper MHD was sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of a 2018 gang-related murder. The “afro trap” rapper born Mohamed Sylla was one of nine men charged in the killing of 23 ...

French rapper MHD is making some of the most addictive and enjoyable music videos today. In his nine-part Afro Trap series, the 22-year-old Parisian integrates tightly-wound southern hip-hop with the ...

The physical transformation of Mohamed Sylla, a.k.a. MHD, has been one of the most fun aspects of following his career, his style carefully curated and derived from Parisian and suburban streetwear, ...

If you have never heard what France is doing with hip-hop, you should really get on board. Diplo definitely is, and he makes an appearance in the music video. By Kat Bein If you have never heard what ...

A court in Paris handed down the 12 year sentence to the 'Afro-trap' pioneer, real name Mohamed Sylla, after he was found guilty of involvement in the gang-related killing of 23-year-old victim Loic K ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. MHD is one of the biggest names in French rap. The Parisian, real name Mohamed Sylla, is celebrated for ...

Five of ‘afro-trap’ pioneer’s fellow defendants also imprisoned over killing in what prosecutors said was a fight between rival gangs French rapper MHD has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the ...

Three years ago, French rapper MHD was working as a pizza delivery boy in Paris. He now boasts over one million Instagram followers and has even performed at Coachella Music Festival. He spoke to BBC ...

Three years ago, French rapper MHD was working as a pizza delivery boy in Paris. He now boasts over one million Instagram followers and has even performed at Coachella Music Festival. He spoke to BBC ...