Oxmo Puccino started rapping in Paris in the early 1990s, coming up through underground battles. He was part of the Time Bomb collective with Booba and Diam's. His debut album 'Opéra Puccino' came out in 1998 and found an audience with songs like 'J'te connaissais pas' and 'La lettre tant de choses à dire'.
His writing often dealt with poverty and social issues, which sometimes drew criticism. Some listeners found his lyrics problematic regarding women and LGBTQ+ themes, though he argued he was reflecting realities he saw around him. The conversation around his work has been part of his profile in French rap.
He kept making music through the 2000s and 2010s, putting out records like 'L'amour est mort' in 2001 and 'Lipopette Bar' in 2019. Songs like 'Parfois' and 'Pas Ce Soir' show his style of weaving personal reflection into his verses.
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