French-Moroccan rapper Nessbeal, a key figure in the Gallic hip-hop scene since the late '90s, rose to fame through collaborations with various artists before launching a successful solo career. Born Nabil Selhy in 1978, he began his journey in Boulogne-Billancourt, later relocating to Villiers Sur Marne. Nessbeal's early career saw him as part of the group Dicidens and the collective 92I, collaborating with artists like Zesau, Koriaz, and Booba. Transitioning to solo work, he released several albums including La Melodie des Briques, Rois Sans Couronne, NE2S, and Sélection Naturelle, establishing his own record label, Verbal Brolik, with his brother Dedy.