French Rapper Booba Detained By Police Over Hip Hop Clash: Legal Source

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The rapper was placed in police custody on Wednesday as part of the investigation into the complaints filed by Gims and his former companion, Demdem. Furthermore, Booba is currently being prosecuted in three other cases for similar acts.

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The former member of Sexion d'Assaut attacked the rapper in November 2024 because of numerous publications and offensive messages on social networks as well as the lyrics of a song aimed at him and his companion.

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025, rapper Booba was placed in police custody in Paris as part of an investigation for harassment following the complaint of singer Gims.

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In their complaint, Gims and Demdem accuse Booba of "attacking" them "for six years," "encouraged" by "an absolutely impressive number of its admirers," creating "a horrific situation of cyberharassment."