Fans are eagerly awaiting it. The sequel to Validé, France's pioneering series on the rap world, promises more drama. Viewers who binged Season 1 can rest assured—they won't wait long to uncover Apash's fate.
For many, it defined lockdown viewing: Validé, the breakout hit created by Franck Gastambide. With fans buzzing over the star rappers' arcs and that jaw-dropping finale, no official Season 2 date has dropped yet. But it's imminent on MyCanal. Sno, the beatmaker played by Gastambide, confirmed filming wrapped and post-production began by late 2020.
The final moments of Season 1 stunned audiences (spoilers ahead!): Apash, portrayed by rapper Hatík (Clément Penhoat), and his crew come under fire from a mysterious biker. Brahim (Brahim Bouhlel) might survive, but William (Saïdou Camara) and rising star Apash face grim odds. Was it fallout from his cutthroat rivalries with Karnage (Bosh), Sergio (Virgile Bramly), or Mastar (Moussa Mansaly)?
Season 1 thrived on clashes between these titans, especially Apash vs. his idol Mastar—mirroring the real-life Booba-Kaaris feud. Mastar's fear of being dethroned led to sabotage, media dominance, and career-wrecking moves drawn from actual rap beefs. Did it escalate to murder? Season 2 will reveal all.
Hatík's Apash is unlikely to return beyond flashbacks or DJ Sno's clips. Posters spotlight Laetitia Kerfa (rap alias Original Læti) in the lead. Expect the core ensemble plus newcomers like Kenza Fortes and Saïd Taghmaoui. After Season 1's heavyweights—Lacrim, Soprano, Ninho, Chris Macari, Kool Shen, Cut Killer—star-studded guests fuel an epic soundtrack. Rohff and Amel Bent have confirmed appearances.
Expect a deep dive into unmasking Apash's killer. New threads may emerge, like a young rapper's battle in a male-dominated scene or the streaming wars teased earlier. The action could shift from Paris to Marseille, featuring locals like YL, Kofs, Alonzo, and Guirri Mafia. Until then, check out the Season 1 making-of!
