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Passi

Passi

Passi, real name Passi Balende, is a Franco-Congolese rapper, singer-songwriter and producer. He is regarded by the specialist press as one of the founding fathers of French rap, along with NTM, IAM and MC Solaar. Passi first came to prominence as a member of Ministère A.M.E.R., the group he formed with his friends to record the soundtrack to the film La Haine, before embarking on a solo career. Passi made his television debut in Mamady Sidibé's series Inspecteur Sori : le mamba, then went on to appear in the film No Way, co-produced by Ivorian director Owell Brown. After a few appearances and small roles, in 2019 he landed the lead role in Lisa Bierwirth's film The Prince, which he co-stars in with Austrian actress Ursula Strauss, playing in English for the first time.

Known for

Carte blanche à Passi
Carte blanche à Passi
2025 • Himself
Prince
Prince
2021 • Josef
Symphonic Hip Hop 5
Symphonic Hip Hop 5
2020 • Self
A Fragile Bond
A Fragile Bond
2019 • Médecin pompiers
French Game
French Game
2019 • Self
Secteur Ä
Secteur Ä
2018
La folie des années 90
La folie des années 90
2010 • Self
Skate Or Die
Skate Or Die
2008 • Sylla

Full filmography

Prince
Prince
2021 • Josef
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A Fragile Bond
A Fragile Bond
2019 • Médecin pompiers
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RapLine
RapLine
1993 • Self
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Passi – Biography, Known For & Filmography