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    Gims

    Gims

    Awards & Honours

    21

    Awards Won

    2

    Honours

    2

    Rankings

    3

    Covers

    3

    Records

    Gims stands as a titan of modern French rap, holding the distinction of being the first artist to sell out the Paris La Défense Arena five times in a single year. His record-breaking achievement of double diamond certification for Subliminal remains a benchmark for solo francophone artists. With multiple NRJ Music Awards and Victoires de la Musique trophies, he has consistently been recognized for his impact on the industry. His performance of the 2022 FIFA World Cup anthem further cements his status as a global cultural bridge.

    Gims receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Guinness World Record

    Guinness World Records·2025

    First artist to sell out Paris La Défense Arena five times in a single year.

    French Rap Hall of Fame

    Informal Recognition·2020

    Inducted for his significant impact on the French hip-hop genre.

    Rankings & Lists

    #5

    Top Influential French Rappers

    Rolling Stone France·2023
    #12

    Global Streaming Artists - French Pop/Rap

    Billboard·2024

    Magazine Covers

    Vogue France

    2016-05-01

    Fashion and Hip-Hop Intersection

    GQ France

    2018-03-15

    Style Evolution

    Elle France

    2018-11-10

    Philanthropy and Family Life

    Records & Feats

    Most Streams in France (Single Year)

    Chart Record·2018

    "La même" became the most played song in France in 2018.

    Paris La Défense Arena Sellouts

    Career Milestone·2025

    First artist to sell out the venue five times in a single year.

    Double Diamond Certification

    Sales Record·2013

    Subliminal sold over one million copies, achieving double diamond status.