Tha Rapper Haiti was born 30 years ago in Port-au-Prince

Thirty years ago, on November 5, 1996, James Prospere, known as Tha Rapper Haiti, a rapper, songwriter and producer based in the United States, was born in Port-au-Prince.

Between Haiti and the United States

He grew up listening to kompa, R&B and hip-hop, in a family that passed on to him a love of music. In 2013, he moved to the United States and studied at Wilson Community College, where he earned a degree in computer science.

A Career Launched by a Mixtape

He got his start in 2014 and 2015, with the mixtape "Pale vit Pale Cho" and a performance at the Festi-Kreyòl in New York. After becoming a producer, he worked with other musicians in Haiti. He released tracks such as "Vibe la," "I Do What I Want" and "Twerk," with DNS Soldier, followed by "Hope" in 2024.

Music Turned Toward the Homeland

His songs deal with police brutality and political instability in Haiti. In them he also recalls his memories of the country and his life as an immigrant, with messages of solidarity and hope aimed at young people.