Passi
Acting • Born 1972-12-21
Biography
Passi, real name Passi Balende, is a Franco-Congolese rapper, singer-songwriter and producer. He is regarded by the specialist press as one of the founding fathers of French rap, along with NTM, IAM and MC Solaar. Passi first came to prominence as a member of Ministère A.M.E.R., the group he formed with his friends to record the soundtrack to the film La Haine, before embarking on a solo career. Passi made his television debut in Mamady Sidibé's series Inspecteur Sori : le mamba, then went on to appear in the film No Way, co-produced by Ivorian director Owell Brown. After a few appearances and small roles, in 2019 he landed the lead role in Lisa Bierwirth's film The Prince, which he co-stars in with Austrian actress Ursula Strauss, playing in English for the first time.
Filmography
17 credits
A Fragile Bond
Movie • 2019
Médecin pompiers
Prince
Movie • 2021
Josef
Skate Or Die
Movie • 2008
Sylla
NRJ Music Awards 2005 - Les clips
Movie • 2005
Self
Symphonic Hip Hop 5
Movie • 2020
Self
Rap Attack
Movie • 2002
Self
I Rap Therefore I Am
Movie • 1999
Self
RapLine
Movie • 1993
Self
La folie des années 90
Movie • 2010
Self
Secteur Ä
Movie • 2018
French Game
Movie • 2019
Self
Carte blanche à Passi
Movie • 2025
Himself
Salut les Terriens !
TV • 2006
Self - Guest
Victoires de la musique
TV • 1985
Self
La chanson de l'année
TV • 2004
Self
Star Academy
TV • 2001
Self
On n'est pas couché
TV • 2006
Self - Guest