Musicians treasure creative freedom, and in interviews, it’s not uncommon for them to voice a warning: “Don’t put my art in a box.” But MHD, the platinum-selling French rapper of Senegalese and ...

The physical transformation of Mohamed Sylla, a.k.a. MHD, has been one of the most fun aspects of following his career, his style carefully curated and derived from Parisian and suburban streetwear, ...

French rapper MHD is making some of the most addictive and enjoyable music videos today. In his nine-part Afro Trap series, the 22-year-old Parisian integrates tightly-wound southern hip-hop with the ...

It’s been two years since French rapper Mohamed Sylla, aka MHD, shared his debut single, “Afro Trap Part 1 (La Moula)” on YouTube. The freestyle rap quickly amassed so much attention on social media ...

Fans of the French rapper known as MHD are in shock as they’ve learn that the man who is credited with pioneering afro-trap has just been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a murder he is said to ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. MHD is one of the biggest names in French rap. The Parisian, real name Mohamed Sylla, is celebrated for ...

French rapper Mohamed Sylla, aka MHD, arrives for the opening of his and eight other men's trial. (Photo by Alain JOCARD / AFP) Acclaimed French rapper MHD was on Saturday awaiting with eight ...

In case you need a break from all that grime you’re listening to, nip over to France where “Afro trap” is all the rage. The man of the moment is Mohamed “MHD” Sylla, a Parisien of Guinean and ...

At just 22 years old, French rapper Mohamed Sylla, better known by his stage name, MHD, is already making his mark on the international music scene. The rising star performed at U Street Music Hall ...

MHD, a rapper from Paris, is pioneering a new genre of hip-hop, Afro Trap, blending trap music from the southern US with Afrobeat music, reflecting his Senegalese and Guinean heritage. MHD grew up in ...