XIIVI

hiphop

XIIVI Biography XIIVI is a Tunisian rapper and songwriter active since 2021. He is part of the contemporary new wave of Tunisian hip-hop, emerging in a generation shaped by digital-first distribution and online visibility. He entered the music scene in the post-2020 period and quickly established himself through a consistent release output and structured conceptual projects. He is associated with the “12.6” aesthetic, often referenced in his branding and lyrics, and is linked to a close circle of underground collaborators including $ mXTI, KHLNZYY, SH, GAL3Y, Wingz, BAXV, and OXYJHIN. Style XIIVI’s music blends multiple hip-hop subgenres, including Tunisian rap, trap, cloud rap, UK drill, and elements of boom bap. His sound alternates between melodic, atmospheric production and harder, drill-influenced beats. His vocal delivery shifts between autotuned melodic flows, playful rhythmic patterns, and aggressive, technical verses. His writing style ranges from humor-driven punchlines to introspective storytelling, often within the same project. Career XIIVI began releasing music in 2021, building his identity around conceptual projects distributed primarily through digital platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. His central work is the “Kid/City” trilogy: []GOOD KID, TOXIC CITY. (2021) []WHO’S KID ! WHAT CITY ! (2022) [*]FUCK THE KID .. AND THE CITY (2023) This series established his thematic focus on identity, youth behavior, and urban life, mixing hum...