Moroccan Rapper and Filmmaker Mehdi Black Wind Released, Hopes to Return to Marseille
Mehdi Black Wind, a Moroccan rapper and filmmaker known for his activism against inequality, was released from custody on July 31, 2026, after being arrested in Morocco on July 10. His arrest had sparked widespread mobilization. Black Wind, whose real name is El Mahdi Lyoubi, is a multidisciplinary artist and hopes to return to Marseille, his other home base. The release follows public support and highlights ongoing concerns about artistic freedom in Morocco.
Key facts
- Mehdi Black Wind, real name El Mahdi Lyoubi, is a Moroccan rapper and filmmaker.
- He was arrested on July 10 in Morocco.
- His arrest sparked a vast wave of mobilization.
- He was released on July 31, 2026.
- He hopes to return to Marseille, his other home.
- He is known for his engagement against inequalities in Morocco.
- He is a multidisciplinary artist.
Entities
Artists
- Mehdi Black Wind
- El Mahdi Lyoubi
Locations
- Morocco
- Marseille
- France