About L7a9d
Born 1987. L7a9d is a Moroccan singer, rapper, human rights defender and activist.
Mouad Belaghouat (; born in 1988), better known as L7a9d or El Haqed (, meaning "the enraged one"), is a Moroccan rapper and human rights activist who rose to prominence when he was imprisoned for criticising Mohammed VI, the king of Morocco.
After two years in prison, he was released in 2013. In February 2014, he issued the album Waloo.
Third imprisonment On 18 May 2014, L7a9d was arrested again at the entrance of the Mohamed V Stadium in Casablanca.
In September 2014, L7a9d was nominated by the European United Left–Nordic Green Left for the Sakharov Prize, along with Tunisian rapper Weld El 15 and Egyptian blogger Alaa Abdel Fattah. The following month, the nomination was withdrawn after controversy over some 2012 tweets by Abd El-Fattah at the time of Israel's bombing of Gaza.
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Who is L7a9d?
rapper and human rights activist
When was L7a9d born?
L7a9d was born on 9 June 1987 in Casablanca.
What is L7a9d's occupation?
L7a9d is a singer, rapper, human rights defender and activist.
What nationality is L7a9d?
L7a9d is Moroccan.
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