Jérémy Gabriel

Jérémy Gabriel is a Canadian singer from Quebec, known publicly as “Le Petit Jérémy” (“Little Jérémy”).

Jérémy Gabriel is a Canadian singer from Quebec, known publicly as “Le Petit Jérémy” (“Little Jérémy”). He gained attention as a child performer after singing publicly in Quebec and later at events including a performance for Pope Benedict XVI in 2006. He has also been a prominent figure in a long-running legal dispute with comedian Mike Ward.

Early life

Jérémy Gabriel was born in Charlesbourg, Quebec, on December 10, 1996. He was born deaf and has Treacher Collins syndrome. He became known in Quebec as a child singer after early public performances.

Music career

Gabriel’s public profile began with widely reported childhood performances, including singing the national anthem at the Bell Centre and later performing for Pope Benedict XVI in Rome in 2006. He is identified primarily as a singer rather than as a recording artist with a large documented discography.

Public attention and legal dispute

Gabriel became widely known in Canada through his dispute with comedian Mike Ward, which involved allegations of discrimination and hate-related harassment. The case drew national attention and reached the Supreme Court of Canada.

Public response and online harassment

Media reports describe Gabriel facing threats and hate messages online, which led him to suspend social media accounts in 2019. Later coverage noted that he continued to speak publicly about the effects of harassment.