Elie Thitia Yaffa, better known under his stage name Booba, is a French rapper.
10 Facts About Booba
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Booba has since embarked on a successful solo career, selling more than 10 million discs over his career and becoming the most legally downloaded artist in French history.
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Booba is praised for the quality of his flow and beats but often criticized because of the controversial nature of his lyrics.
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Booba has established the rap label Tallac Records, and developed a line of jewellery.
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Booba's father is Senegalese and his mother is French of Mosellan and Belgian descent.
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In 2002, Booba released his debut solo album Temps mort.
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Booba followed this up with four further albums: Pantheon, Ouest Side, 0.9 and Lunatic.
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In whole, Booba has ten disks certified, six Disques d'Or, three Disques de platine and one Double disque de platine.
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Booba is often criticized for being an apologist for easy money and murder.
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Booba is the creator of a streetwear brand, Unkut, one of the most popular brands of this type in France.