Baby Jean (born Habish Rahman) is an Indian rapper, singer, songwriter and actor from Kerala. He is associated with the Malayalam hip-hop scene and gained popularity with songs such as "Kaayi". He has been recognized as one of the emerging names in Malayalam rap by publications such as The Indian Express, Onmanorama and Rolling Stone India. He made his acting debut in the 2025 Malayalam film Alappuzha Gymkhana.
Early life Habish Rahman was born and raised in Othalur in Malappuram district, Kerala. In an interview with Samayam Malayalam, he spoke about the difficulty of pursuing rap music professionally and the challenges involved in gaining acceptance for it as a career path.
Career
Music Baby Jean emerged as part of a younger generation of Malayalam rappers whose work gained visibility in the early 2020s. Rolling Stone India included him in its Future of Music 2024 list, noting songs such as "Bandana" and "Thalakkanam" among the tracks that helped establish his profile.
His song "Kaayi" drew significant attention on social media and contributed to his wider recognition in Kerala. Publications covering the growth of Malayalam rap have grouped him alongside artists like Hanumankind, Fejo, Dabzee and Vedan.
In 2024, Baby Jean appeared on "Ballaatha Jaathi", a hip-hop single led by actor and musician Neeraj Madhav, alongside Dabzee.
He later contributed to film songs with "Marpapa" from Marco, which gained online traction after release. In 2025, he was credited among the performers of "Neon Ride" from Officer on Duty.
Acting Baby Jean made his acting debut in Khalid Rahman's 2025 Malayalam film Alappuzha Gymkhana, playing the character David John. He had been cast in Aashiq Abu's Rifle Club but was unable to continue due to scheduling conflicts.
Artistry and reception Baby Jean has been described as part of the wave of younger artists who helped bring Malayalam rap into wider public visibility in the 2020s. A feature in The Indian Express on a football-related rap track noted his delivery and wordplay as energetic. Rolling Stone India described his work as combining hip-hop with local cultural textures and language.
In 2025, comments made by Baby Jean regarding rapper Vedan were reported by DoolNews, reflecting his growing visibility within Malayalam popular culture and hip-hop discourse.
Discography
Selected singles Year Title Notes 2024 "Kaayi" Single with RXZOR "Padachatta" Single "Ballaatha Jaathi" With Neeraj Madhav, Dabzee and Rzee 2025 "VADHAM" Single with RXZOR "MAAPLA" Single with RXZOR and Sulthan
Film songs Year Song Film Notes 2024 "Marpapa" Marco 2025 "Chal Chal Patak Doon Maar" Deva Music by Jakes Bejoy "Neon Ride" Officer on Duty With Zeba Tommy and Ramya RamC; music by Jakes Bejoy
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2025 Alappuzha Gymkhana David "DJ" John Acting debut 2026 Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam Subhash
See also Malayalam hip-hop Music of Kerala Indian hip-hop
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