Balti (Singer) Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Songs, Albums, Controversy

Mohamed Salah Balti is a Tunisian singer, rapper, composer and music producer who built his reputation by blending socially conscious rap with accessible melodies.

He first gained recognition in Tunisia with the group Wled Bled and through early underground work, then broke wider regional success with his hit single “Ya Lili” (2017), performed with young singer Hamouda.

Profile

• Full name: Mohamed Salah Balti
• Date of birth: April 10, 1980
• Age: 45 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Tunis, Tunisia
• Nationality: Tunisian
• Profession: Singer, rapper, composer, music producer
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Net worth: USD $1.5 million – $4 million

Early Life and Education

Mohamed Salah Balti is now 45 years old, born on April 10, 1980, in Tunis. He comes from Sidi Hassine Sijoumi, a neighbourhood of Tunis where many people face economic challenges. He reports that school was difficult for him; he described himself in interviews as not doing well in scholastic settings.

Personal Life

Information about Balti’s romance and personal relationship is undisclosed at this time.

Career

Balti began his artistic career with the group Wled Bled. In 2002 he first became known in Tunisia via an unofficial album with DJ Danjer. In 2003, he contributed to the soundtrack of the Tunisian film The Prince (director Mohamed Zran) by writing, composing, and performing three pieces as well as the end credits song. From 2004 through 2009 he performed in Tunisia and Europe, sharing stages with artists such as Rohff, Tandem, Sinik, Diam’s as well as international acts like Method Man and Redman.

In 2008, he founded the group X-Tension and released his first official album Notre monde en vrai (“Our World in Real”). Over the years, he released many singles addressing topics such as unemployment, corruption, everyday struggles in Tunisia. His 2012 song “Stop Violence” marked a return after some quieter periods. The 2017 duet “Ya Lili” with Hamouda became his biggest hit to date, earning hundreds of millions of views on YouTube and spreading widely across the Arab world.

Net worth

Balti’s net worth is estimated between USD $1.5 million – $4 million.

Controversy

Balti has occasionally raised controversy, especially due to lyric content. He has addressed social issues such as corruption, inequality, and youth disenfranchisement, which have sometimes put him in tension with authorities. During the Tunisian revolution period, there were claims or perceptions about his alignment (or being labelled) as “official” under the former regime; after the revolution he stepped back and then returned with songs such as “Stop Violence.”

Social Media

• Instagram: @thisizbalti
• YouTube: ThisizBalti
• Twitter/X: @Baltiofficiel
• TikTok: @thisizbalti

Discography

• Harka (with Mastaziano) (2005)
• Mamma (2008)
• Alamat Essaa (2008)
• Chneya dhanbi (2009)
• Passe partout (2010)
• Layem (2010)
• Mouwaten Karim (2011)
• Ici ou là-bas (with Mister You) (2011)
• Akadhib (2011)
• Jey mel rif lel assima (2011)
• Stop violence (2012)
• Yatim (2012)
• Meskina (2012)
• Témoin suicide (2012)
• Kill Somebody (2014)
• Douza Douza (with Zied Nigro) (2014)
• Chafouni Zawali (with Akram Mag) (2015)
• Stagoutay (2015)
• Sahara (2015)
• Galouli Matji (with Zina El Gasrinia) (2015)
• Mama j’suis là (with DJ Meyz & Tunisiano) (2015)
• Skerti Rawhi (2015)
• Houma Theb Etoub (2015)
• Hala Mala (2016)
• Erakh lé (with Mister You) (2016)
• Désolé (with Walid Tounssi) (2016)
• Harba (2016)
• Clandestino (with Master Sina) (2016)
• Wala Lela (2017)
• Maztoula (2017)
• Khaliha ala rabi (2017)
• Law Le3ebti Ya Zahr (with Zaza) (2017)
• Ya Lili (with Hamouda) (2017)
• Khalini Nrou9 (2018)
• Maghrébins (with Mister You) (2019)
• Bouhali (2019)
• Denia (with Hamouda) (2019)
• Haha (2019)
• Filamen (2019)
• Valise (2020)
• Oulala (2020)
• Mawal (2020)
• Ya Hasra (2021)
• 7elma (2021)
• Ena (2021)
• Ghareeb Alay (with Elyanna) (2022)
• Allo (2022)
• Amirti (2022)
• Dima Mechi (2023)
• Saber (2023)