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