Soolking
Soolking
- Full name: Abderraouf Derradji
- Date of birth: December 10, 1989
- Place of birth: Algiers, Algeria
- Nationality: Algerian
- Occupation: Rapper, singer, songwriter
- Known for: "Dalida", "Suavemente", "La Liberté"
Personal life
Soolking was born on December 10, 1989, in Algiers, Algeria. His father, Abdelkader Derradji, is a musician, and his mother, Faiza Derradji, is a homemaker. Soolking has two older brothers, Salim and Ilyes.
Soolking grew up in a working-class family. He began rapping at a young age. He was inspired by artists such as Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., and Jay-Z.
Soolking dropped out of school at the age of 16 to pursue a music career. He moved to France in 2014, where he began recording his own music.
Soolking is married to Lina. They have one son together, Ilyan.
Career
Soolking's music career began in the mid-2010s, when he released his first mixtape, El Hal. He followed up with a second mixtape, Vintage, in 2018.
Soolking's breakthrough came in 2018, when he released the single "Dalida". The song was a huge hit in France and Algeria. It was followed by another hit single, "Suavemente".
Soolking released his debut album, Fruit du démon, in 2019. The album was a commercial success, and it helped to establish Soolking as one of the most popular rappers in France.
Soolking has also released a number of successful singles since the release of Fruit du démon, including "La Liberté" (2020) and "Bénef" (2021).
Awards and honors
Soolking has won a number of awards for his work, including:
- A NRJ Music Award
- A W9 Music Award
- A MTV Europe Music Award
Soolking has also been nominated for a Grammy Award.
Personal life
Soolking is a private person, and he rarely gives interviews. He is also known for his sense of humor and his love of fashion.
Soolking is a philanthropist, and he has donated millions of dollars to various charities, including the Soolking Foundation, which he founded in 2020.
Net worth
Soolking's net worth is estimated to be $5 million.
