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Gradur

Hip HopContemporary Hip Hop

About Gradur

Discover Gradur, the unstoppable French rap star. With hit collaborations and a unique style, he's taken the world by storm.

List of Gradur's featurings

Niska, Heuss L'enfoiré & Jul

Gradur's age

Gradur is currently 35 years old.

Gradur's country of origin

Gradur is from France.

Gradur's real name

Gradur's real name is William Nzobazola.

The Success Story of Gradur

Who is Gradur?

Gradur is a French hip hop artist from Douala, Cameroon. Born William Nzobazola in 1989, he is one of the most successful rappers in France. His stage name comes from a combination of his first name and the word “dure” (hard).

Early Career

Gradur started out as a battle rapper before releasing his first mixtape in 2010. He quickly caught the attention of listeners with his aggressive flow and witty lyrics. He followed up with two more mixtapes –“Zone 59” in 2011 and “ShegueyVara 2” in 2014.

Breakthrough Success

In 2015, Gradur released “L'homme au Bob” which featured the single “Traction”. The song was a massive hit and earned him a lot of attention in France. In 2017, he released his debut album “Réseaux” which featured collaborations with fellow French rappers Niska, Heuss L'enfoiré and Jul. The album peaked at number 1 on the French Albums chart.

Recent Projects

Gradur released his second album “Ne Réveillez Pas un Fou” in 2019. He also collaborated with several other artists on various projects including “Grenade” with Alonzo, “Pas de Chichi” with Kalash Criminel and “J'suis Pété” with Jul. He has also released several singles such as “Ne Reviens Pas”, “Toujours le Même” and “Roule”.

Influence and Legacy

Gradur has been praised for his unique style and flow and has become an inspiration for many young French rappers. His music has been praised for its catchy beats and clever lyrics. He has become an icon of the French rap scene and is one of the most successful rappers in France.