LOTFI Biography: Songs, Wife, Net Worth, Age, Albums, Career, Real Name, Education

Lotfi Benlamri better known as Lotfi Double Kanon is an Algerian rap artist and television personality known for his direct lyrics, social criticism, and for helping shape the Algerian hip-hop scene from the mid-1990s onwards.

He first gained attention with the group Double Kanon, whose early work confronted political issues, social inequality and youth struggles.

Over time Lotfi DK built a solo career anchored in his engineering geology background, sustained by a loyal fanbase, often stirring debate for the provocative nature of some songs.

Profile

• Full name: Lotfi Benlamri
• Nickname: Lotfi DK; Lotfi Double Kanon
• Date of birth: July 6, 1974
• Age: 51 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Annaba, Algeria
• Nationality: Algerian
• Profession: Rapper; television animator / host; engineer d’état in geology
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: He has at least one brother and two sisters
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Ethnicity: Arab and Chaoui background
• Net worth: US$300,000

Early Life and Education

Lotfi Double Kanon is now about 51 years old. He was born on July 6, 1974 in Annaba, Algeria, in the neighborhood known as La Colonne (Saouli Abdelkader). His father worked as a laborer, his mother was a homemaker.

He grew up alongside a brother and two sisters.

He completed his baccalaureate in mathematics in 1992 at the Saint Augustin high school in Annaba. He then studied geology, obtaining a state engineering degree in geology in 1998 from the University of Annaba.

Personal Life

Lotfi DK has not spoken much about his personal life and romantic relationships.

Career

Lotfi Double Kanon began his musical journey in the mid-1990s. He co-founded the rap group Double Kanon in 1994 in Annaba with other rappers including Waheb. The group originally had another name (N.W.L) but evolved to Double Kanon.

Their first album, Kamikaz, was released in 1997. The group’s music was outspoken, dealing with unemployment, social inequalities, political issues, corruption, drug abuse, youth concerns. Their performances sometimes faced intervention by authorities due to lyrics viewed as subversive.

Lotfi maintained his solo career after or during his work with Double Kanon. He earned his geology engineering degree in 1998 while already active in music. He released multiple albums: Kamikaz, Kanibal, Kondamné, Lakamora v1, Lakamora v2, Breakdance, Bad Boy, Virus, Kobay, Koupable, Kauchmar, Klemi, among others.

His lyrics have often been critical of governing institutions. In 1997, a concert in Annaba’s Theatre de la Verdure was interrupted by authorities due to song content, which led to confrontations with police.

Net Worth

Lotfi DK’s estimated net worth is about US$300,000. This estimate comes from his music sales, concert performances, possible television earnings, and particularly YouTube income reports.

Social Media

• Instagram: @lotfi_dk_officiel
• TikTok: @dk.lotfi
• YouTube: Lotfi DK
• Twitter/X: @LotfiBenlamri

Discography

• Kamikaz (1997)
• Kanibal (1998)
• Kondamné (1999)
• Lakamora v1 (1999)
• Lakamora v2 (2000)
• Breakdance (2001)
• Bad Boy (2002)
• Virus (2003)
• Kobay (2003)
• Remix (2005)
• Koupable (2006)
• Kamizole (2007)
• Kauchmar (2008)
• Klemi (2009)
• Katastrophe, Chapitre 1 (2013)
• Compil Featuring (2014)