Biography black alex
Words by Adolf Alzuphar
One of the most popular Haitian rappers of all time and one of the great contemporary Haitian musicians has just passed away at age 39 following a battle with an unspecified illness.
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Black Alex, also known as Black La, has left behind a treasure trove of rhymes and lyrics that will surely remain a part of Haiti’s cultural heritage for years to come.
Black Alex was born Jamecy Alex Pierre, in Petion-Ville. Petion-Ville is by far the wealthiest town in Haiti, but Black Alex was not born rich by any means.
“Black Alex” was a childhood nickname given to him on account of the dark hue of his skin, eventually becoming the rapper’s pseudonym. At 18 years old, Black La performed in his first show ever at Place Boyer in Petion-Ville with now-president Michel Martelly, who was then the singer and keyboardist of the group Sweet Micky.
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