Orelsan Addresses Dispute with Kylian Mbappé
In a recent development from Paris, renowned French rapper Orelsan addressed his ongoing dispute with soccer star Kylian Mbappé, attributing the conflict to a likely “misunderstanding.”
Lyrics and Critique
Orelsan, celebrated as one of France’s leading rap artists, raised eyebrows with a lyric from his song titled “La petite voix” from his latest album, “La fuite en avant.” This particular line includes a pointed critique directed at the Mbappé family, stating,
“You’ll sink your city like the Mbappés,”
which refers to the 2024 acquisition of Caen’s soccer club by Mbappé’s business venture, Interconnected Ventures.
Background and Loyalty
Having grown up in Caen, Orelsan has a deep-rooted loyalty to the team, which has unfortunately faced challenges, recently being dropped to the third tier of French soccer. Mbappé expressed his irritation toward Orelsan’s lyrics, labeling the rapper as two-faced and inviting him to “save” the city he claims to love.
Social Media Response
The France national team captain took to social media to voice his discontent, accusing Orelsan of being insincere and financially motivated, as he claimed the rapper sought to partner without investing anything from his own pocket.
Orelsan’s Perspective
When questioned about the rift during an appearance on Fun Radio, Orelsan hinted that the issue might have been blown out of proportion.
“It’s a misunderstanding. I don’t really feel like responding or escalating this issue further. I’m still processing everything, and I think it’s important to clarify the underlying concept of my album,”
he explained. He elaborated on the overarching theme of negativity explored throughout his work, equating it to an inner critic that tends to overshadow his perception of self and his surroundings.
Mbappé’s Silence
Meanwhile, on the subject of the ongoing dispute, Mbappé opted to remain tight-lipped during training with the French national squad, stating simply,
“Nothing to say, I’m not interested.”
This response suggests that the soccer player is not keen to prolong the exchange, leaving the matter somewhat unresolved but indicating a desire to move on from the public feud.
