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Baby Jean | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Baby Jean |
| Born | Habish Rahman Malappuram, Kerala, India |
| Origin | Kolikkara, Malappuram, Kerala, India |
| Genres | Hip hop, Indian hip hop, Malayalam rap |
| Occupations | Rapper, singer, songwriter, actor |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Label | Mass Appeal India |
Baby Jean (born Habish Rahman) is an Indian rapper, singer, songwriter and actor from Kerala. He is associated with the Malayalam hip-hop scene and gained popularity with songs such as "Kaayi".[1] He has been recognized as one of the emerging names in Malayalam rap by publications such as The Indian Express, Onmanorama and Rolling Stone India.[2][3][4] He made his acting debut in the 2025 Malayalam film Alappuzha Gymkhana.[5]
Early life
[edit]Habish Rahman was born and raised in Othalur in Malappuram district, Kerala.[4][1] In an interview with Samayam Malayalam, he spoke about the difficulty of pursuing rap music professionally and the challenges involved in gaining acceptance for it as a career path.[1]
Career
[edit]Music
[edit]Baby Jean emerged as part of a younger generation of Malayalam rappers whose work gained visibility in the early 2020s.[3][2] Rolling Stone India included him in its Future of Music 2024 list, noting songs such as "Bandana" and "Thalakkanam" among the tracks that helped establish his profile.[4]
His song "Kaayi" drew significant attention on social media and contributed to his wider recognition in Kerala.[1] Publications covering the growth of Malayalam rap have grouped him alongside artists like Hanumankind, Fejo, Dabzee and Vedan.[2][3]
In 2024, Baby Jean appeared on "Ballaatha Jaathi", a hip-hop single led by actor and musician Neeraj Madhav, alongside Dabzee.[6][7]
He later contributed to film songs with "Marpapa" from Marco, which gained online traction after release.[8][9] In 2025, he was credited among the performers of "Neon Ride" from Officer on Duty.[10]
Acting
[edit]Baby Jean made his acting debut in Khalid Rahman's 2025 Malayalam film Alappuzha Gymkhana, playing the character David John.[5] He had been cast in Aashiq Abu's Rifle Club but was unable to continue due to scheduling conflicts.[5]
Artistry and reception
[edit]Baby Jean has been described as part of the wave of younger artists who helped bring Malayalam rap into wider public visibility in the 2020s.[2][3] A feature in The Indian Express on a football-related rap track noted his delivery and wordplay as energetic.[11] Rolling Stone India described his work as combining hip-hop with local cultural textures and language.[4]
In 2025, comments made by Baby Jean regarding rapper Vedan were reported by DoolNews, reflecting his growing visibility within Malayalam popular culture and hip-hop discourse.[12]
Discography
[edit]Selected singles
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | "Kaayi" | Single with RXZOR[13] |
| "Padachatta" | Single[14] | |
| "Ballaatha Jaathi" | With Neeraj Madhav, Dabzee and Rzee[6][7] | |
| 2025 | "VADHAM" | Single with RXZOR[15] |
| "MAAPLA" | Single with RXZOR and Sulthan[16] |
Film songs
[edit]| Year | Song | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | "Marpapa" | Marco | [8][9] |
| 2025 | "Chal Chal Patak Doon Maar" | Deva | Music by Jakes Bejoy |
| "Neon Ride" | Officer on Duty | With Zeba Tommy and Ramya RamC; music by Jakes Bejoy[10] | |
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alappuzha Gymkhana | David "DJ" John | Acting debut | [5] |
| 2026 | Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam | Subhash | [17] | |
| Titans † | TBA | [18] | ||
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 ""ദുനിയാവിൽ ആരാണ്ടാ" ഇൻസ്റ്റാഗ്രാമിലെ ഈ ഹിറ്റ് പാട്ടിനു പിന്നിൽ വേദനകളും ആഗ്രഹങ്ങളും; റാപ്പർ ബേബി ജീൻ പറയുന്നു!". Samayam Malayalam (in Malayalam). 20 February 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 G, Sandip (2 November 2024). "Hanumankind, Fejo, Dabzee: Meet the Big Dawgs of Malayalam rap". The Indian Express. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Kerala rappers spit bars, break into mainstream with a bang". Onmanorama. 2 June 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Baby Jean – Future of Music 2024". Rolling Stone India. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Rapper Baby Jean is David John in Khalid Rahman's Alappuzha Gymkhana". Cinema Express. 12 January 2025. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- 1 2 "'ബല്ലാത്ത ജാതി' പാട്ടും പാടി നീരജും ഡാബ്സിയും ബേബി ജീനും; വൈറലായി മ്യൂസിക് വീഡിയോ". Manorama Online (in Malayalam). 8 June 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Malayalam actor Neeraj Madhav on pushing boundaries, his new hip-hop single 'Ballaatha Jaathi' and new projects". The Hindu. 17 July 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- 1 2 "After 'Blood,' second promo song from 'Marco' hits the internet". Onmanorama. 3 December 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- 1 2 "ഉണ്ണി മുകുന്ദൻ ചിത്രമായ മാർക്കോയിലെ 'മാർപാപ്പ' ഫാസ്റ്റ് വേർഷൻ പുറത്തിറങ്ങി". News18 Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Officer On Duty song 'Neon Ride' released". The Times of India. February 2025. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "In Kerala, rap song captures hearts and an obsession: 'Let's go play football'". The Indian Express. 15 September 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "ഇങ്ങനെയൊരു വെറൈറ്റി മനുഷ്യനെ കണ്ടിട്ടില്ല, അവന് ആ ലൈൻ വന്നത് തന്നെ എവിടുന്നാണെന്ന് മനസിലായില്ല; വേദനെക്കുറിച്ച് ബേബി ജീൻ". DoolNews (in Malayalam). 2025. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "KAAYI - Song by BABY JEAN & RXZOR". Apple Music. 2 January 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "PADACHATTA - Song by BABY JEAN". Apple Music. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "VADHAM - Song by BABY JEAN & RXZOR". Apple Music. 25 March 2025. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "MAAPLA - Song by BABY JEAN, RXZOR & SULTHAN". Apple Music. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "Saiju Kurup's Mohiniyattam gets first look". Cinema Express. 14 February 2026. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "Jayasurya-Vinayakan starrer Titans gets release date, new poster unveiled". Cinema Express. 23 August 2026. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
External links
[edit]- Baby Jean on Instagram
- Habish Rahman at IMDb