Rapper Koba LaD on Trial for Alleged Manager Assault and Kidnapping

The French rapper faces serious charges related to a violent 2022 incident with his former manager over financial disputes.

Koba LaD, along with three others, is accused of kidnapping and assaulting his former manager, Marvin I., in 2022 to force a contract termination.
The trial in Melun reveals tensions, with the courtroom packed with supporters and a heavy police presence.
Victims describe a harrowing ordeal involving physical violence and threats, allegedly aimed at coercing Marvin I. into signing a contract release.
Koba LaD, known for his platinum-certified albums, is currently held on separate charges of involuntary manslaughter related to a traffic incident.
The defense disputes the allegations, and the financial investigation into the purported embezzlement by Marvin I. remains ongoing.