Bigflo & Oli
Bigflo & Oli are a French rap duo of brothers known for their introspective lyrics, rapid-fire flows, and socially conscious themes dominating the Francophone hip-hop scene.Brothers Florent (b. December 21, 1993) and Olivier Orieux (b. January 30, 1996) formed the Toulouse-based duo in 2014. Their debut album 'La Cour des grands' (2014) launched their career, followed by breakthrough success with 'La vraie vie' (2017). They hold records as the youngest headliners at Paris' Accor Arena and consistently address topics like immigration, mental health, and family in their music.
- The brothers began rapping exceptionally young—Bigflo at age 7 and Oli at just 4—performing locally in Toulouse before national fame.
- Their multicultural heritage (Spanish father, Argentine mother) deeply influences their lyrics, notably in songs like 'Je suis' and 'Papa'.
- In 2018, aged 24 and 22, they became the youngest artists to headline Paris' 20,000-seat Accor Arena, selling it out in under 10 minutes.
- Their 2017 hit 'Dommage' went diamond in France and sparked viral dance challenges globally, surpassing 300 million YouTube views.
- They publicly supported France's 2020 COVID-19 frontline workers by donating concert profits and releasing solidarity tracks.