Passi
Biography
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
TV
Star Academy
Self
2001
TV
Victoires de la musique
Self
1985
TV
Salut les Terriens !
Self - Guest
2006
TV
On n'est pas couché
Self - Guest
2006
TV
La chanson de l'année
Self
2004
Film
A Fragile Bond
Médecin pompiers
2019
Film
Prince
Josef
2021
Film
Skate Or Die
Sylla
2008
Film
RapLine
Self
1993
Film
Secteur Ä
2018
Film
Rap Attack
Self
2002
Film
I Rap Therefore I Am
Self
1999
Film
La folie des années 90
Self
2010
Film
French Game
Self
2019
Film
NRJ Music Awards 2005 - Les clips
Self
2005
Film
Carte blanche à Passi
Himself
2025
Film
Symphonic Hip Hop 5
Self
2020
Filmography
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