French rapper Prince Waly, whose real name was Moussa Samba, has died at the age of 34 after a seven-year battle with a thymus tumor. His death has prompted a review of his contributions to the rap scene. Over his career, Prince Waly released four EPs, including three solo projects, and an album, pushing the boundaries of rap by incorporating diverse influences. His first project, M.City Citizen, was a collaborative effort with rapper and producer Fiasko Proximo, both from Montreuil. The EP was described as a search for identity in rap, influenced by boom bap styles, a genre characterized by its gritty, sample-based beats. It was considered an amateur project with potential but lacking a fully developed universe. In 2016, Prince Waly released his first solo EP, Junior, entirely produced by beatmaker Myth Syzer. The EP featured retro and floating beats that matched his lyrical style, with references to 1990s American culture and cinema. This project laid the groundwork for his future work. He also collaborated with Alpha Wann on the track "P lan," produced by Ford. The track was part of the second EP of the Montreuillois group BO Y Z and helped establish Prince Waly as an important kickeur, a term used in French rap to describe a rapper who kicks off a track or brings energy to a group. A notable collaboration was with Feu! Chatterton on the track "BO Y Z," which emerged from a meeting after a concert at Petit Bain. The track combined raw rap with lyrical poetry, with Arthur Teboul providing vocal power and dramatic tone to the chorus. Another track, "Bleu," was a collaboration with Feu! Chatterton, continuing the theme of musical universalism. The track combined raw rap with lyrical flights, exploring raw truth and melancholic texts. In addition, Prince Waly collaborated with his wife, R&B singer Enchantée Julia, on the track "Âme sœur," which was part of the EP BO Y Z Vol.2. The track was described as one of the most moving in his discography, capturing his battle with illness and the support of his loved ones. Prince Waly's discography reflects his evolution as an artist, constantly seeking to push the boundaries of his own universe. His work is seen as something to be re-listened to rather than merely commemorated.