XIIVI
XIIVI - Artist from Tunis
Person from Tunisia
Genres: hiphop, rap, tunisian
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About XIIVI
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 humor, aggression, and introspection. His breakout track “True Story Wlh” is often associated with his early recognition. In 2024, he released the mixtape Training Mode, marking a shift toward more laid-back and sports-themed concepts, including tracks referencing football players. He continued his output with COMEBACKSZN (2025) and several standalone singles such as “05:01 AM,” “1.3.1.2,” and “CHED ROUTE.” Influences & Scene XIIVI is part of the Tunisian underground-to-digital mainstream crossover wave, influenced by global trap, cloud rap, and UK drill scenes while adapting them to local language and cultural context. He is closely associated with the “12.6” identity and is part of a collaborative underground ecosystem that includes artists such as Wingz, BAXV, $ mXTI, KHLNZYY, SH, GAL3Y, and OXYJHIN. Overview XIIVI is a Tunisian hip-hop artist recognized for his conceptual Kid/City trilogy and his genre-blending style. His music combines drill, cloud rap, boom bap, and trap influences, positioning him as a prominent figure in Tunisia’s modern digital rap generation.
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