Rim'K
Abdelkrim Brahmi (born 21 June 1978 in Paris, France), known professionally as Rim'K is a French rapper of Algerian origins. A member of the group 113, alongside Mokobé and AP, and the supergroup Mafia K-1 Fry. He also has a group called Maghreb United.
Also recorded as Abdelkrim Brahmi
Rim'K

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- Name
- Rim'K
- Birth Name
- Abdelkrim Brahmi
- Born
- 21 June 1978
- Birthplace
- Paris, France
- Occupation
- Rapper
- Nationality
- France · Algeria
- Fields
- hip-hop · political hip-hop
- Languages
- French
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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Rim'K • Birth Name — Abdelkrim Brahmi • Born — 21 June 1978 • Birthplace — Paris, France • Genre — Hip hop, political hip hop • Occupation — Rapper • Years Active — 1994–present • Associated Acts — 113, Mafia K-1 Fry, Booba, Rohff
Biography
Biography
Rim'K was raised in the Parisian suburb of Vitry-sur-Seine. His family is originally from Barbacha, Algeria, which is mentioned many times in his lyrics. Having been innovative in many musical aspects, such as the introduction of Maghrebian folk rhythms in rap, Rim'K thus remains one of the major figures of the French-speaking rap scene. His musical success, which can be explained both in the quality of his art and in his artistic finds, also comes from the fact that Rim'K is perceived as a link linking the Maghreb to France, and that his longevity in music has made him a father figure to many French rap listeners. Rim'k performed in the 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony.
Albums
Albums
Solo • Year — Title — Charts • FR — BEL (Wa) — SWI • 2004 — L'enfant du pays — 8 — — — — • 2007 — Famille nombreuse — 20 — 88 — — • 2009 — Maghreb United — 7 — — — — • 2012 — Chef de famille — 10 — 100 — — • 2016 — Monster Tape — 7 — 13 — — • 2017 — Fantôme — 6 — 13 — 47 • 2018 — Mutant — 6 — 20 — 84 with 113 • 1998: Ni Barreaux, Ni Barrières, Ni Frontières (EP) • 1999: Les Princes De La Ville • 2002: 113 Fout La Merde • 2003: 113 Dans L'urgence • 2005: 113 Degrés • 2006: Illégal Radio (hosted by 113) • 2010: Universel with Mafia K'1 Fry • 2003: La cerise sur le ghetto • 2007: Jusqu'à la mort • 2007: Jusqu'à la mort re-edition
EPs
EPs
• Year — Title — Charts • FR — BEL (Wa) • 2008 — Club E.P — 8 — — • 2021 — ADN — 13 — 75
Singles
Singles
• Year — Title — Charts — Album • FR — BEL (Wa) — NZ Hot • 2004 — "Rachid System" (feat. Cheba Zahouania) — 35 — — — — • 2008 — "Clandestino" — 25 — — — — • 2009 — "United" (feat. Nourou & Mohamed Allaoua) — — — — — — • 2015 — "Everyday" (feat. Rich Homie Quan) — 55 — — — — — Monster Tape • 2016 — "Cellophané" — 132 — — — — • 2018 — "Air Max" (feat. Ninho) — 1 — 28 — — — Mutant • 2019 — "Turbo" — 64 — — — — — rowspan="2" • 2020 — "Valise" (feat. Koba LaD and SCH) — 46 — — — 17 • 2021 — "Papel" (with Morad) — 36 — — — — — Non-album release • 2025 — "Run" (with SDM) — 11 — 42 — — — Non-album release
Other charted songs
Other charted songs
• Year — Title — Charts — Album • FR • 2012 — "Call of Bitume" (feat. Booba) — 72 — Chef de famille • 2016 — "Vida loca" (feat. Lartiste) — 146 — Monster Tape • "Paris la nuit" (feat. Nekfeu) — 161 • "Pattaya" (with AP du 113) — 102 • 2017 — "Rien de lavable" (feat. SCH) — 70 — Fantôme • "Room Service" — 103 • "Personne" — 123 • "500€" — 126 • "Fantôme" — 134 • "No Future" (feat. S.Pri Noir) — 166 • "Mama nostra" (feat. Lartiste) — 183 • "Contrefaçon" — 189 • 2018 — "Fratello" — 147 — Mutant • "Immigri" (feat. YL) — 165 • "Drugstore" — 168 • "Delorean" (feat. Vald) — 174 • "911" (feat. Alonzo) — 181 • "Insomnie" — 186 • "Dans le ciel" — 198 • 2020 — "Rose rouge" (with Dadju) — 51 • "Warning" — 133 • "Nuit blanche" (feat. Hamza) — 158 • 2021 — "Cosmos" (feat. PLK) — 7 • "Benzo" — 26 — ADN • "Prototype" — 58 • "Hood" — 60 • "Confiance" — 61 • "Cheval blanc" — 74 • "ADN" — 79
Featured in
Featured in
• Year — Title — Charts — Album • FR • 2014 — "Déconnectés" (DJ Hamida feat. Kayna Samet, Rim'K & Lartiste) — 23 — DJ Hamida mix album À la bien mix party 2014 • "Jnouné" (DJ Kayz feat. Rim'k, Jul & Dieselle) — 176 — NRJ Party Hits 2014 Vol. 2 • 2015 — "Mehlia (c'est fini)" (DJ Hamida feat. Rim'K & Kayna Samet) — 136 — DJ Hamida mix album Mix party 2015 • 2017 — "Capritour" (Hooss feat. Rim'K) — 167 • "Le sens des affaires" (Naps feat. Rim'K) — 116 • 2019 — "Tu déconnes" (Leto feat. Rim'K) — 125 — Leto album Trap$tar 2 • "Solitude" (Leto feat. Rim'K) — 96 — SCH album Rooftop • 2020 — "Yellow" (Caballero & Jeanjass feat. Rim'K) — 161 — Caballero & Jeanjass album High & fines herbes • "Toutes générations" (PLK feat. Rim'K) — 20 — PLK album Enna • 2021 — "Brrr" (Vladimir Cauchemar, Asdek & Laylow feat. Rim'K) — 77
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
He also worked under the name Rim'K. The authorities additionally record the heading Abdelkrim Brahmi. His recorded language was French.
Literature
Scholarly footprint
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The biographical narrative on this page is based on the Wikipedia article Rim'K, revision 1356972696 (EN edition), by its contributors. VALÉORINE has edited that text and built its own documentary record around it. The reused material is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, and this page's reuse of it is offered under the same licence. Everything else on this page — the chronology, the holdings, the evidence, the plates and the connections — is VALÉORINE's own record. Sources and licences.
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