Happy birthday! Kaaris turns 44 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on January 30, 2025

The iconic and legendary rapper turns 44 on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.

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Kaaris is celebrating his 44th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed rappers of his generation.

Popular rapper Kaaris (Or noir, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 44th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Kaaris, a cultural icon

Born Gnakouri Okou in Abidjan on January 30, 1981, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Kaaris' not just a great rapper, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Kaaris hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Kaaris as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 44.

Happy Birthday, Kaaris, you're the best!