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Freeze Corleone

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Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “Investigation into allegedly antisemitic and racist lyrics, ultimately closed without further action” and “Universal Music ends collaboration following 2020 controversy”.

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Profile No. 1008 · Updated on 12 October 2026

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11Documented controversies
16Sources
1Formal charge · all time1 followed by a conviction
1Conviction

§ Legal statuses reflect the documented sources as of the date shown; they replace neither court decisions nor the presumption of innocence. Counts are not a rating. Methodology

I. Documented controversies

Case · 2 documented stages

First-instance conviction for glorification of terrorism in « Haaland », appeal announced

Conviction (not final)
01

2026

First-instance conviction for glorification of terrorism in « Haaland », appeal announced

Conviction (not final)

On 27 April 2026, the Nice Criminal Court convicted Freeze Corleone of publicly glorifying an act of terrorism and sentenced him to fifteen months' imprisonment, suspended, and a €50 000 fine over the lyrics of « Haaland ». A three-year ban on entering Alpes-Maritimes was also imposed.

Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    Le ParisienPrison avec sursis pour le rappeur Freeze Corleone, condamné pour apologie du terrorismeMediaHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    AFP / BoursoramaLe rappeur Freeze Corleone condamné pour apologie du terrorismeNews agencyHigh reliability

Last verified: 7 September 2026

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04

2024

New investigation for glorification of terrorism concerning « Haaland »

Formally charged

In February 2024, the Nice prosecutor's office opened an investigation for glorification of terrorism following lyrics in « Haaland » referring to a lorry that 'drives onto the promenade', interpreted as an allusion to the terrorist attack in Nice on 14 July 2016.

Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    Le ParisienUne enquête ouverte pour apologie du terrorisme contre le rappeur Freeze CorleoneMediaHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    TF1 InfoFreeze Corleone rappe sur l'attentat de Nice : enquête ouverte pour apologie du terrorismeMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 7 September 2026

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02

2025

Ban on Eurockéennes 2025 performance upheld by Council of State

Civil / administrative proceedings

The prefecture of Territoire de Belfort banned Freeze Corleone's scheduled performance at Eurockéennes on 6 July 2025. The Council of State upheld the refusal to suspend the ban.

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    Conseil d'ÉtatConseil d'État, 5 juillet 2025, n° 505837Court recordHigh reliability

Last verified: 7 September 2026

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03

2020–2024

Universal Music ends collaboration following 2020 controversy

No legal proceedings

In September 2020, Universal Music France announced that it was ending its collaboration with Freeze Corleone, describing some of his remarks as racist and unacceptable. A commercial dispute concerning the artist's distribution contract was subsequently mentioned in the press during concert bans in 2024.

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    TF1 InfoApologie du nazisme et de l'antisémitisme : Universal coupe les ponts avec le rappeur Freeze CorleoneMediaHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    Le ParisienFreeze Corleone : l'interdiction du concert du rappeur à Lyon confirmée par la justiceMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 7 September 2026

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05

2024

Lille concert ban upheld by Council of State

Civil / administrative proceedings

Freeze Corleone's concert scheduled in Lille on 15 February 2024 was banned by the prefect of Nord. The urgent applications judge and subsequently the Council of State refused to suspend the ban, citing, in particular, lyrics previously identified in his repertoire and the context surrounding « Haaland ».

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    Conseil d'ÉtatConseil d'État, 15 février 2024, n° 491834Court recordHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    Le ParisienLa préfecture du Nord interdit un concert de Freeze Corleone à LilleMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 7 September 2026

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06

2024

Lyon concert ban upheld in urgent proceedings

Civil / administrative proceedings

The prefect of Rhône banned Freeze Corleone's concert scheduled in Lyon on 17 February 2024. Following a challenge, the Council of State upheld the refusal to suspend the ban.

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    Conseil d'ÉtatConseil d'État, 16 février 2024, n° 491848Court recordHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    Le ParisienFreeze Corleone : l'interdiction du concert du rappeur à Lyon confirmée par la justiceMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 7 September 2026

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07

2024

New Nantes concert ban upheld by Council of State

Civil / administrative proceedings

Following postponement of the Nantes concert, a new Freeze Corleone performance was scheduled for 28 February 2024. The prefecture again banned it, and the Council of State dismissed the artist's challenge.

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    Conseil d'ÉtatConseil d'État, 28 février 2024, n° 492220Court recordHigh reliability

Last verified: 7 September 2026

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08

2023

Rennes concert ban suspended by Council of State

Civil / administrative proceedings

The prefect of Ille-et-Vilaine had banned a Freeze Corleone concert in Rennes in March 2023, citing a risk of antisemitic remarks and public disorder. The Council of State suspended the ban, finding that the current risk was insufficiently established, particularly in light of the announced programme.

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    Conseil d'ÉtatConseil d'État, juge des référés, 17 mars 2023, n° 472161Court recordHigh reliability

Last verified: 7 September 2026

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09

2023

Paris Zénith concert bans suspended by Administrative Court

Civil / administrative proceedings

The Paris police prefecture had banned Freeze Corleone's concerts scheduled at the Zénith on 24 and 25 November 2023. Following an urgent application, the Paris Administrative Court suspended the order, allowing the concerts to take place.

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    Tribunal administratif de ParisFreeze Corleone : suspension de l'arrêté interdisant ses concerts des 24 et 25 novembre 2023Court recordHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    Le ParisienConcerts de Freeze Corleone au Zénith : l'interdiction retoquéeMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 7 September 2026

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10

2023

Nantes Zénith concert ban upheld by administrative court

Civil / administrative proceedings

The prefect of Loire-Atlantique banned Freeze Corleone's concert scheduled at the Nantes Zénith on 1 December 2023. The Nantes Administrative Court dismissed the artist's challenge and upheld the ban in view of the risk of antisemitic remarks and disorder.

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    Tribunal administratif de NantesValidation de l'interdiction du concert prévu le 1er décembre 2023 au Zénith Nantes MétropoleCourt recordHigh reliability

Last verified: 7 September 2026

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11

2020–2021

Investigation into allegedly antisemitic and racist lyrics, ultimately closed without further action

Investigation

Following the release of the album « LMF » in September 2020, several Freeze Corleone lyrics were denounced as antisemitic, racist or glorifying Nazism. The government referred the matter to the judicial authorities, and the Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation. The case was subsequently closed without further action in September 2021.

Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 3

  1. [1]
    Le MondeLe gouvernement saisit la justice contre le rappeur Freeze CorleoneMediaHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    TF1 InfoFreeze Corleone rappe sur l'attentat de Nice : enquête ouverte pour apologie du terrorismeMediaHigh reliability
  3. [3]
    Tribunal administratif de ParisFreeze Corleone : suspension de l'arrêté interdisant ses concerts des 24 et 25 novembre 2023Court recordHigh reliability

Last verified: 7 September 2026

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