Happy birthday! Kool Shen turns 59 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on February 9, 2025

The iconic and legendary rapper turns 59 on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.

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NTM ex-lead singer Kool Shen is celebrating his 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed rappers of his generation.

Popular rapper Kool Shen has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Kool Shen, a cultural icon

Born Bruno Lopes in Saint-Denis on February 9, 1966, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Kool Shen's 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 Kool Shen hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Kool Shen as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 59.

Happy Birthday, Kool Shen, you're the best!