Long ReadIn the early 1990s, Saint-Denis was a gloomy suburb, stricken by deindustrialization, unemployment and drug abuse. It was on this fertile ground that the hip-hop movement emerged in France.

A 1992 documentary by Paul Moreira exploring the rise of hip-hop culture in France. Following key figures like IAM, NTM, and graffiti artists, it examines rap’s social impact, its connection to youth, ...

Carried by major figures like Dee Nasty, Assassin, IAM, and NTM, French rap has built a strong identity and inspired generations of fans. After its first tentative steps in the mid-1980s, rap became a ...