Happy birthday! MC Solaar turns 56 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on March 5, 2025

The iconic and legendary rapper turns 56 on Wednesday, Mar. 5, 2025.

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MC Solaar is celebrating his 56th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed rappers of his generation.

Popular rapper MC Solaar (Nouveau Western, Caroline, Bouge de là, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 56th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

MC Solaar, a cultural icon

Born Claude M'Barali in Dakar on March 5, 1969, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. MC Solaar'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 MC Solaar hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for MC Solaar as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 56.

Happy Birthday, MC Solaar, you're the best!