Baby Jean

Habish Rahman

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 Alapp...

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. He was later announced as part of the cast for Malayalam film Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam. He also joined the cast of Kattalan. 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 Film songs Filmography See also Malayalam hip-hop Music of Kerala Indian hip-hop References External links Baby Jean on Instagram Habish Rahman at IMDb