Rapper Booba, at 49 years old, energized the crowd at the Parc des Princes before the highly anticipated Ligue 1 Classic match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Olympique de Marseille (OM) on Sunday night. As the stadium lights dimmed at 8:31 PM, Booba stepped onto the pitch wearing a black tracksuit, projecting a pirate image on the screens. He immediately connected with the audience, chanting 'Here is Paris' to hype up fans gathered at the Porte de Saint-Cloud.

His performance included engaging the vibrant crowd, urging them to make noise and show support for Paris and Senegal, a nod to his heritage. Booba’s song "92i veyron" resonated throughout the stadium as fans joined in singing along, reinforcing the electric atmosphere present in the arena just moments before the match kicked off.

This event highlights the intersection of music and sports, emphasizing the cultural significance of such matches in France, where the rivalry between PSG and OM transcends football and becomes a larger-than-life spectacle filled with celebrity appearances and fanfare. Booba’s involvement serves not only to rally the crowd but also solidifies his status as a cultural icon within the French sports landscape.