Saad Lamjarred

Saad Lamjarred is a highly prominent Moroccan pop singer, songwriter, and actor who achieved global fame in the Arab world, but has recently been heavily defined by several high-profile criminal convictions for sexual assault in France. He is widely recognized for his historic hit song "LM3ALLEM", which broke records as the most-viewed Arabic music video on YouTube. 

Musical Career & Achievements

• Breakout Success: Rose to international stardom with "LM3ALLEM" (2015), which surpassed 1 billion views on Saad Lamjarred's YouTube Channel.
• Key Releases: Notable popular albums and tracks include Wala Alik, "Guli Mata", "Min Awel Dekika", and "El Amar Diali".
• Accolades: Has won several honors, such as the MTV Africa Music Award for Listener's Choice.
• Style: Fuses traditional Moroccan music with modern Arabic pop, electronic, and global sound

Legal Convictions & Controversies

• 2023 Conviction: A Paris court found him guilty of the 2016 rape of a French woman and sentenced him to 6 years in prison.
• May 2026 Trial & Conviction: A French court in Draguignan sentenced Lamjarred to 5 years in prison and ordered him to pay €35,000 in compensation and legal fees. The verdict followed a trial for the 2018 rape and assault of a nightclub waitress in Saint-Tropez. He remains out on bail pending further proceedings.
• Past Allegations: He has faced multiple separate sexual assault allegations across New York (2010) and France (2017)