Booba Sides with Orelsan in Mbappé Dispute, Accuses Star of False Claims
rapper Booba has weighed in on the escalating public feud between Orelsan and Kylian Mbappé, defending the fellow artist and directly challenging Mbappé’s claims regarding financial arrangements. The intervention from the prominent French rapper, known as “The duke of Boulogne,” adds another layer to a controversy sparked by lyrics in Orelsan’s new album, The Flight Forward.
The conflict began after Orelsan released “La petite voix,” a track containing the line, “You are going to sink your city like the Mbappé,” referencing Mbappé’s ownership stake in struggling football club SM Caen, currently in the National league following relegation. Mbappé swiftly responded on X (formerly Twitter),accusing Orelsan of hypocrisy and alleging he had previously requested a partnership with mbappé without offering financial compensation,seeking only to benefit from association.
Booba, who has frequently targeted Mbappé with criticism that has historically gone unanswered, highlighted an online observation that Orelsan had succeeded where he had failed – eliciting a reaction from the star and inadvertently promoting his album. Quoting the user’s comment – “Orelsan succeeds in what Booba has tried a thousand times without success, tackling Mbappé and succeeding in making him react so that he contributes in spite of himself to the promotion of his album” – Booba replied, “Astonishing analysis, well done.” He then directly refuted Mbappé’s financial claims, stating, “On the other hand, Orelsan is not broke and he said the terms.”
The exchange, which unfolded on November 8, 2025, underscores the intersection of France‘s music and football worlds, and the power of social media to amplify personal disputes.The situation remains ongoing, with no immediate indication of a resolution. The album The Flight Forward was released on November 8, 2025, and was updated at 09:45.
