LIM (rapper) Biography: Age, Albums, Net Worth, Height, Group, Mixtapes, Label, Real Name

Salim Lakhdari, known professionally as LIM (pronounced L.I.M.), is a French rapper and producer of Algerian Kabyle descent, recognized for his raw, hardcore style and commitment to representing life in France’s banlieues.

He emerged in the 1990s as a founding member of the rap group Mo’vez Lang and later gained prominence through his solo work, including the gold-certified album Délinquant (2007) and the influential Violences Urbaines mixtape series.

His music, characterized by gritty lyrics about street life, social issues, and resistance to authority, has made him a cult figure in French rap.

Profile

• Full Name: Salim Lakhdari
• Stage Name: LIM
• Born: 29 July , 1979
• Age: 45 years old
• Birthplace: Issy-les-Moulineaux, Hauts-de-Seine, France
• Nationality: French, Algerian
• Occupation: Rapper, Record Producer
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Lakhdari, Mrs. Lakhdari
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Salim Lakhdari was born on July 29, 1979, in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France, grew up in Boulogne-Billancourt’s Pont de Sèvres, a working-class neighborhood in Paris’s southwestern suburbs.

At age 10, he began breakdancing and beatboxing at Castéja primary school with friend MRJ (Master Rap Junior), later forming Mo’vez Lang with Boulox Force (Djibi Diop) and Cens Nino (Houcene Marega). The group’s name, meaning “bad tongues,” reflected their reputation in the neighborhood.

Specific details about his parents, siblings, or formal education are not publicly available, as LIM focused early on music, performing his first concert at 10 during a 1990 Pont de Sèvres festival amid the Gulf War. His ethnicity is Algerian Kabyle, and his religion is not publicly disclosed.

Career

LIM began his career in 1990 at age 10 with Mo’vez Lang, alongside Boulox Force and Cens Nino, performing locally and gaining traction in Vitry-sur-Seine’s rap scene.

In 1994, at 15, the group toured Europe with Sages Poètes de la Rue, performing at prestigious venues like Le Zénith and L’Olympia alongside MC Solaar. Their first discographic appearance came in 1995 on Jimmy Jay’s Cool Sessions 2 with “Poison juvénile.”

In 1997, Mo’vez Lang contributed “Original Futur Style” to Beat 2 Boul: Dans la sono, followed by their debut album Héritiers de la rue (1999), featuring Zoxea and Mala, which chronicled ghetto life.

LIM’s solo career took off with Enfant du ghetto (2005), released under 45 Scientific, an autobiographical album addressing drugs, police, and social issues like child abuse in “Enfance maltraitée.” The album, fully self-produced, included a 90-minute DVD with interviews and the video for “C pour mes Frères.”

His 2006 mixtape Triple Violences Urbaines sold over 50,000 copies, featuring 27 tracks with collaborations across France. Significant projects include Rue (2006) with Alibi Montana, Évolution urbaine (2009) with Zeler, Combinaison dangereuse (2010) with Meiday, and Voyoucratie (2010), which sold 6,500 copies in its first week.

His Violences Urbaines series, culminating in Viol Violences Urbaines 5: Le Final (2020) with tracks like “KO” featuring Shem’s l’Eskro and Jhessy, showcased his commitment to passing the torch to new artists.

Currently, LIM continues to release music, with recent tracks like “La street” and “DZ” featuring Rim’K, maintaining his uncompromising stance. In a 2021 Dem’s Media interview, he criticized modern rap for lacking engagement, favoring materialism over substance, and expressed preference for raï music, though he acknowledged talented new artists.

His label supports emerging rappers, and his legacy as a “godfather” of French rap endures, with fans on X praising his freestyles and authenticity. Despite legal troubles, including an 8-month suspended sentence in 2013, LIM remains a vital voice for the banlieues.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @lim_92i
• Facebook Handle: LIM Officiel
• Twitter Handle: @LIM92OFFICIEL

Personal Life

LIM is single, with no publicly disclosed spouse or children. Based in Boulogne-Billancourt, he remains rooted in the Pont de Sèvres community.

His music reflects a deep connection to his Algerian Kabyle heritage and street life, addressing issues like domestic violence (“Violences conjugales”) and child abuse.

Discography

With Mo’vez Lang

• Héritiers de la rue (1999)
• Mo’vez Lang (2008)

With Beat 2 Boul

• Dans la sono (1997)
• Dans la ville (1999)

Solo

• Enfant du ghetto (2005)
• Triple Violences Urbaines (2006, Mixtape)
• Délinquant (2007, Double Album)
• Voyoucratie (2010)
• Renaissance (2019)
• Calibré (2021)

Collaborations

• Rue (2006, with Alibi Montana)
• Évolution urbaine (2009, with Zeler)
• Combinaison dangereuse (2010, with Meiday)
• Illicite Raï (2010, Compilation)

Net Worth

LIM, has an estimated net worth of $1 million USD, primarily earned through his music career, with albums like Délinquant achieving gold status and Triple Violences Urbaines selling over 50,000 copies.

His label, Tous Illicites Productions, and production work for artists across France contribute to his income.