Moroccan Court Sentences Rapper Mays to Seven Years for Attempted Kidnapping

A Moroccan court has sentenced French-Moroccan rapper Walid Georgi, known professionally as "Mays," to seven years in prison after he was found guilty of attempted kidnapping and forming a criminal gang.

Mays was apprehended in January upon returning from Dubai, where he had been living, to face charges in Morocco.

This verdict comes as Mays also faces legal issues in France, where an arrest warrant was issued against him in 2023 for allegations of violence.

The case has garnered significant attention in both artistic and media circles, as Mays is recognized as a notable figure in the French rap scene. However, his career has suffered due to his legal troubles.

This ruling illustrates the Moroccan judiciary's firm stance on addressing violence and gang-related crimes, even when the accused is a well-known public figure.