Kaaris , whose real name is Gnakouri Okou, born January 30, 1980 in Cocody (Abidjan), is a French rapper of Ivorian origin who began his rap career in the late 1990s under the name Fresh.
His beginnings in the Trap
Kaaris is a great precursor of the French trap. He became known thanks to his collaborations with Booba in particular on the song "kalash". Kaaris is the first French rapper to do Trap, his first project "Black Gold" published in 2013 is certified platinum disc is considered THE reference project of the French Trap. His trashy and poignant words are his trademark as well as his striking gestures. The enthusiasm that Kaaris knows at its beginnings gave birth to a multitude of rappers who started to trap. His dazzling debut placed him as a pillar of French rap, but above all as the eternal father of the French trap.
Today Kaaris has branched out into his musical style, but has lost some of the success he had when he started out.
His relationship with Booba deteriorated, and the two rappers chained clashes and spades.
However, he is still respected and is found in several recent albums featuring a series of roles in the cinema.