Originally from Beausoleil in Marseille, Typhee—whose real name is Jean Martin
Neufkatr—is a 23-year-old French rapper who began writing his first lyrics in
2017 in high school after turning his back on soccer. In July 2026, he released
his first five-track EP titled T.Y, featuring the tracks “Compte Privé,” “Entre
Beausoleil et Malpassé,” “Sacré,” and “P’tit Kawa” in collaboration with
Desouza. His career gained national prominence in September 2026 when he won
Season 5 of the Netflix show “Nouvelle École,” becoming the first artist from
Marseille to claim this title and the 100...