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{{Short description|Indian rapper, singer, songwriter and actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2026}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2026}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Baby Jean
| birth_name = Habish Rahman
| alias = Baby Jean
| birth_place = [[Malappuram district]], [[Kerala]], India
| origin = Othalur, Malappuram, Kerala, India
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]], [[Indian hip hop]], Malayalam rap
| occupation = Rapper, singer, songwriter, actor
| years_active = 2023–present
| label = [[Mass Appeal India]]
}}

'''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 came to wider attention with songs including "Kaayi".<ref name="SamayamKaayi">{{cite news |title="ദുനിയാവിൽ ആരാണ്ടാ" ഇൻസ്റ്റാഗ്രാമിലെ ഈ ഹിറ്റ് പാട്ടിനു പിന്നിൽ വേദനകളും ആഗ്രഹങ്ങളും; റാപ്പർ ബേബി ജീൻ പറയുന്നു! |url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/tv/celebrity-news/malayalam-rapper-baby-jean-aka-habish-rahman-interview-about-latest-rap-kaayi-song-viral-in-instgram/articleshow/107845753.cms |work=Samayam Malayalam |language=ml |date=20 February 2024 |access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref> He has been identified among the emerging names in Malayalam rap by publications such as ''[[The Indian Express]]'', ''[[Onmanorama]]'' and ''[[Rolling Stone India]]''.<ref name="IErap">{{cite news |last=G |first=Sandip |title=Hanumankind, Fejo, Dabzee: Meet the Big Dawgs of Malayalam rap |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/express-sunday-eye/hanumankind-fejo-dabzee-meet-the-big-dawgs-of-malayalam-rap-9649612/ |work=The Indian Express |date=2 November 2024 |access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref><ref name="OMrap">{{cite news |title=Kerala rappers spit bars, break into mainstream with a bang |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/music/2024/06/01/kerala-rappers-spit-bars-break-mainstream-bang-dabzee-hip-hop-street-academics-fejo-hanumankind-gully-boy-sushin-shyam.html |work=Onmanorama |date=2 June 2024 |access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref><ref name="RSFuture">{{cite web |title=Baby Jean – Future of Music 2024 |url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/future-of-music-2024/baby-jean-future-of-music-2024/ |website=Rolling Stone India |date=5 April 2024 |access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref> He made his acting debut in the 2025 Malayalam film ''[[Alappuzha Gymkhana]]''.<ref name="CEAG">{{cite news |title=Rapper Baby Jean is David John in Khalid Rahman's Alappuzha Gymkhana |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/Jan/12/rapper-baby-jean-is-david-john-in-khalid-rahmans-alappuzha-gymkhana |work=Cinema Express |date=12 January 2025 |access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref>

==Early life==
Habish Rahman is from Othalur in [[Malappuram district]], Kerala.<ref name="RSFuture" /><ref name="SamayamKaayi" /> 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.<ref name="SamayamKaayi" />

==Career==

===Music===
Baby Jean emerged as part of a younger generation of Malayalam rappers whose work gained visibility in the early 2020s.<ref name="OMrap" /><ref name="IErap" /> ''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.<ref name="RSFuture" />

His song "Kaayi" drew significant attention on social media and contributed to his wider recognition in Kerala.<ref name="SamayamKaayi" /> Publications covering the growth of Malayalam rap have included him alongside artists such as [[Hanumankind]], [[Fejo]], [[Dabzee]] and [[Vedan]].<ref name="IErap" /><ref name="OMrap" />

In 2024, Baby Jean appeared on "Ballaatha Jaathi", a hip hop single led by actor and musician [[Neeraj Madhav]], alongside Dabzee.<ref name="MOBallatha">{{cite news |title='ബല്ലാത്ത ജാതി' പാട്ടും പാടി നീരജും ഡാബ്സിയും ബേബി ജീനും; വൈറലായി മ്യൂസിക് വീഡിയോ |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/music/music-news/2024/06/08/ballatha-jaathi-official-music-video-by-neeraj-madhav-dabzee-and-baby-jean-trending.html |work=Manorama Online |language=ml |date=8 June 2024 |access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref><ref name="HinduNeeraj">{{cite news |title=Malayalam actor Neeraj Madhav on pushing boundaries, his new hip-hop single 'Ballaatha Jaathi' and new projects |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/malayalam-actor-neeraj-madhav-on-pushing-boundaries-his-new-hip-hop-single-ballaatha-jaathi-and-new-projects/article68380694.ece |work=The Hindu |date=17 July 2024 |access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref>

He later contributed to film songs including "Marpapa" from ''[[Marco (2024 film)|Marco]]'', which gained online traction after release.<ref name="OMMarpapa">{{cite news |title=After 'Blood,' second promo song from 'Marco' hits the internet |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/music/2024/12/03/marco-movie-new-song-marpapa-trends-on-youtube.html |work=Onmanorama |date=3 December 2024 |access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref><ref name="News18Marpapa">{{cite news |title=ഉണ്ണി മുകുന്ദൻ ചിത്രമായ മാർക്കോയിലെ 'മാർപാപ്പ' ഫാസ്റ്റ് വേർഷൻ പുറത്തിറങ്ങി |url=https://malayalam.news18.com/news/film/unni-mukundan-starring-movie-marco-releases-baby-jean-marpappa-fast-version-srn-703572.html |work=News18 Malayalam |language=ml |access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref> In 2025, he was credited among the performers of "Neon Ride" from ''[[Officer on Duty]]''.<ref name="TOINeonRide">{{cite news |title=Officer On Duty song 'Neon Ride' released |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/malayalam/officer-on-duty-song-neon-ride/videoshow/118333386.cms |work=The Times of India |date=February 2025 |access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref>

===Acting===
Baby Jean made his acting debut in Khalid Rahman's 2025 Malayalam film ''[[Alappuzha Gymkhana]]'', playing the character David John.<ref name="CEAG" /> He had earlier been cast in Aashiq Abu's ''[[Rifle Club (film)|Rifle Club]]'' but was unable to continue because of scheduling conflicts.<ref name="CEAG" />

He was later announced as part of the cast of the Malayalam film ''[[Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam]]''.<ref name="CEMohini">{{cite news |title=Saiju Kurup's Mohiniyattam gets first look |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2026/Feb/14/saiju-kurups-mohiniyattam-gets-first-look |work=Cinema Express |date=14 February 2026 |access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref> He also joined the cast of ''[[Kattalan]]''.<ref name="TOIKattalan">{{cite news |title=Makers of 'Kattalan' welcome rapper Baby Jean onboard film unit |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/makers-of-kattalan-welcome-rapper-baby-jean-onboard-film-unit/articleshow/121756054.cms |work=The Times of India |date=10 June 2025 |access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref><ref name="DTNextKattalan">{{cite news |title=Makers of 'Kattalan' salute bravery of stuntmen, release footage of risky stunt sequence shot for film |url=https://www.dtnext.in/entertainment/makers-of-kattalan-salute-bravery-of-stuntmen-release-footage-of-a-risky-stunt-sequence-shot-for-film-854214 |work=DT Next |date=2025 |access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref>

==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.<ref name="IErap" /><ref name="OMrap" /> A feature in ''The Indian Express'' on a football-related rap track highlighted his energetic delivery and wordplay.<ref name="IEFootball">{{cite news |title=In Kerala, rap song captures hearts and an obsession: 'Let's go play football' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/kerala-rap-song-captures-hearts-lets-go-play-football-9568212/ |work=The Indian Express |date=15 September 2024 |access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref> ''Rolling Stone India'' described his work as combining hip hop with local cultural textures and language.<ref name="RSFuture" />

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.<ref name="DoolVedan">{{cite news |title=ഇങ്ങനെയൊരു വെറൈറ്റി മനുഷ്യനെ കണ്ടിട്ടില്ല, അവന് ആ ലൈൻ വന്നത് തന്നെ എവിടുന്നാണെന്ന് മനസിലായില്ല; വേദനെക്കുറിച്ച് ബേബി ജീൻ |url=https://www.doolnews.com/rapper-baby-jean-talking-aboout-rapper-vedan-64-155.html |work=DoolNews |language=ml |date=2025 |access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref>

==Discography==

===Selected singles===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Title !! Notes
|-
|rowspan=3| 2024 || "Kaayi" || Single with RXZOR<ref>{{cite web |title=KAAYI - Song by BABY JEAN & RXZOR |url=https://music.apple.com/ca/song/kaayi/1749223009 |website=Apple Music |date=2 January 2024 |access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref>
|-
| "Padachatta" || Single<ref>{{cite web |title=PADACHATTA - Song by BABY JEAN |url=https://music.apple.com/in/song/padachatta/1735898938 |website=Apple Music |date=30 April 2024 |access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref>
|-
| "Ballaatha Jaathi" || With [[Neeraj Madhav]], [[Dabzee]] and Rzee<ref name="MOBallatha" /><ref name="HinduNeeraj" />
|-
|rowspan=2| 2025 || "VADHAM" || Single with RXZOR<ref>{{cite web |title=VADHAM - Song by BABY JEAN & RXZOR |url=https://music.apple.com/in/song/vadham/1804050252 |website=Apple Music |date=25 March 2025 |access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref>
|-
| "MAAPLA" || Single with RXZOR and Sulthan<ref>{{cite web |title=MAAPLA - Song by BABY JEAN, RXZOR & SULTHAN |url=https://music.apple.com/ca/song/maapla/1799939612 |website=Apple Music |access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref>
|}

===Film songs===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Song !! Film !! Notes
|-
| 2024 || "Marpapa" || ''[[Marco (2024 film)|Marco]]'' || <ref name="OMMarpapa" /><ref name="News18Marpapa" />
|-
| 2025 || "Neon Ride" || ''[[Officer on Duty]]'' || With Zeba Tommy and Ramya RamC; music by [[Jakes Bejoy]]<ref name="TOINeonRide" />
|}

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
|-
| 2025 || ''[[Alappuzha Gymkhana]]'' || David John || Acting debut<ref name="CEAG" />
|-
| 2026 || ''[[Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam]]'' || Subhash || <ref name="CEMohini" />
|-
| TBA || ''[[Kattalan]]'' || {{n/a}} || Announced cast member<ref name="TOIKattalan" /><ref name="DTNextKattalan" />
|}

==See also==
* [[Malayalam hip hop]]
* [[Music of Kerala]]
* [[Indian hip hop]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Instagram|thebabyjean}}
* {{IMDb name|16104523|Habish Rahman}}

[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian rappers]]
[[Category:Malayali people]]
[[Category:Musicians from Kerala]]
[[Category:People from Malappuram district]]
[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian singers]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian male singers]]
[[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]]

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AsliKhan99 at 17:29, 14 April 2026