Happy birthday! Grand Corps Malade turns 49 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary singer turns 49 on Friday, Jul. 31, 2026.

Grand Corps Malade is celebrating his 49th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter Grand Corps Malade (Inch'Allah, Je viens de là, Les voyages en train, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 49th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Grand Corps Malade, a cultural icon

Born Fabien Marsaud in Le Blanc-Mesnil on July 31, 1977, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Grand Corps Malade's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Grand Corps Malade hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Grand Corps Malade as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 49.

Happy Birthday, Grand Corps Malade, you're the best!

Grand Corps Malade career in pictures

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