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Diam's

Diam's is the stage name of Mélanie Marie Georgiades, a French rapper, songwriter and actress born in Nicosia, Cyprus, in 1980.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Diam's is the stage name of Mélanie Marie Georgiades, a French rapper, songwriter and actress born in Nicosia, Cyprus, in 1980. She became one of the best-known female figures in French hip hop, with major success in the 2000s, and ended her recording career in 2012.

Early life

Diam's was born in Nicosia, Cyprus, and later became associated with French rap. Sources describe her as Cypriot-born and French, with family roots linked to both Cyprus and France.

Music career

She began performing in the 1990s and rose to wider fame in the 2000s. Her recordings made her one of the most successful women in French rap, with chart success and broad mainstream recognition.

Retirement from music

Diam's announced in 2012 that she was ending her career. Later sources describe her as focusing on private life and personal faith rather than returning to music.

Public image and influence

She became notable as a major female voice in a male-dominated French rap scene. Her work is often discussed in relation to social themes, autobiography and identity.

Key facts

  • Diam's is the stage name of Mélanie Marie Georgiades, a French rapper, songwriter and actress born in Nicosia, Cyprus.
  • She became prominent in French hip hop in the early 2000s.
  • Known for albums including *Brut de femme*, *Dans ma bulle* and *SOS*.
  • Announced the end of her career in 2012.
  • She adopted the stage name Diam's in the mid-1990s.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Diam's?
Diam's is the stage name of Mélanie Marie Georgiades, a French rapper, songwriter and actress born in Cyprus.
When was Diam's born?
She was born on 25 July 1980.
What kind of music is Diam's known for?
She is known for hip hop and French rap.
When did Diam's stop her career?
She announced the end of her career in 2012.
What is Diam's real name?
Her birth name is Mélanie Marie Georgiades.
Why is Diam's significant?
She is widely described as one of the most successful female rappers in France.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diam's
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, occupation, genres, years active, stage name origin.
  2. ELLE — https://www.elle.fr/Personnalites/Diam-s
    Supports: Announcement that she ended her career in 2012.
  3. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diam's
    Supports: French-language biographical details, occupations, genres and years active.
  4. NRJ — https://www.nrj.fr/artistes/diam-s/biographie
    Supports: Biographical overview and early career summary.