Monarchie Absolue (feat. Alkpote) Apr 2026

: Alkpote plays a "dirty" old-school detective with stereotypical views, while Hassani plays the elite, highly skilled lead investigator.

: A young pop singer known for representing France at Eurovision 2019, celebrated as an LGBTQ+ icon. Monarchie absolue (feat. Alkpote)

: The pairing began as an internet joke; after Hassani won the Destination Eurovision contest, a satirical petition circulated for Alkpote to replace him. Hassani listened to Alkpote’s music out of curiosity and reached out for a genuine collaboration. Musical Composition & Themes : Alkpote plays a "dirty" old-school detective with

: The title plays on the artists' respective nicknames—Alkpote is known as "L'Empereur" (The Emperor) and Bilal Hassani as "Le Roi" (The King) or "King B" . Hassani listened to Alkpote’s music out of curiosity

: Alkpote utilizes his signature flow, referencing his "aquatic" style and "monarchibre" wordplay, while Hassani addresses those who "stare" but ultimately dance to his music. Visual and Cultural Impact

is a high-profile collaborative single released on October 10, 2019 , featuring the unexpected duo of pop artist Bilal Hassani and underground rap veteran Alkpote . The track appeared on the reissue of Bilal Hassani's debut album, Kingdom . Context and Origins

: The collaboration was framed as a moment of growth; Alkpote stated in interviews during the shoot that he had evolved from his past controversial statements.