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Oxmo Puccino, born Abdoulaye Diarra in Ségou, Mali on August 4, 1974, is widely celebrated as the "Jacques Brel of hip-hop" for his lyrical craft and storytelling. He became a naturalized French citizen in 2025 and has built a storied career bridging poetic rap with rich musical collaborations. From his landmark debut studio album Opéra Puccino (1998) to La hauteur de la lune (2025), Oxmo’s work explores love, social commentary, and humanity through sophisticated wordplay and soulful production.