After the cultural liberation of the 1960s, various reforms in family law allowed France to experience a modern perspective on divorce. While the separation of married couples has become less contentious since the abolition of fault-based divorce, family issues continue to create deeply distressing situations. Even today, custody of children is often awarded to the mother. In France, according to official statistics, 70% of custody cases are granted exclusively to mothers.
In this context, some fathers have gone as far as kidnapping their own children just to see them. In July 2024, a man even climbed a crane to protest this reality. For Morain Crew, the situation is different. The rapper officially has visitation rights to see his children, but following a painful separation, his ex-wife refuses any contact between him and them. This personal tragedy has inspired the artist to put his pain into words, having already faced significant hardships in his life.
Morain Crew: Between Drama and Rebirth
Originally from Saint-Quentin, Morain Crew draws his inspiration from iconic groups such as Public Enemy, IAM, NTM, and the Fonky Family. He began working on his first musical projects during his teenage years, but life’s challenges gradually took precedence. Then came a devastating moment: he learned that his brother had taken his own life. Together, they had shared a deep passion for music and rap. His younger brother had always admired his artistic commitment.
Using rhymes and verses as an outlet and therapy, Morain Crew returned to the studio to create the project “À gauche de la Lune”. In this work, he pays tribute to his late brother by sending a poetic message to him across the stars. This project marked his return to the music scene. Today, with “S.O.S Papa Abîmé”, faced with a new tragedy, the artist takes up the fight once again.
In 1978, Daniel Balavoine touched on this issue in his song “Ma bataille”, highlighting the struggles of divorced fathers trying to see their children. Although Balavoine did not personally experience this, he endured a difficult childhood in a modest home with separated parents. Perhaps this background inspired him to write such an impactful and committed piece. This theme has also influenced other artists, even outside the context of divorce, such as “Papaoutai” by Stromae, “Lettre à mon fils” by Kery James, or “Pas le temps” by Booba.
An Overlooked but Real Struggle
Amid the #MeToo revolution, the fight of divorced fathers seeking to reconnect with their children might seem trivial. However, these situations often lead to devastating personal tragedies.
Once again, Morain Crew rises from the ashes with a moving track that carries the fight of thousands.
Morain Crew Sings for the “Broken Fathers”
His latest track, “S.O.S Papa Perdu”, marks a significant milestone in his career. This powerful song is a heartfelt cry, shining a light on systemic injustices in child custody in France. On the track, the artist is featuring the immense Tarik Piano, also known as Tarik Salhi. Inspired by his own story of struggling to maintain a connection with his son after a difficult divorce, Morain Crew gives a voice to all fathers facing this reality. Through poignant lyrics, he tackles a problem often overlooked: in France, 71% of custody cases are awarded exclusively to mothers. This track transcends his personal story to become a manifesto for all parents marginalized by this system.
With a sincere and emotionally charged production, Morain Crew reinvents the boundaries of rap, infusing it with a deeply human and universal dimension. Supported by his collective, he establishes himself as a committed artist, ready to break taboos with bold projects combining collaborations and creative explorations. With “S.O.S Papa Perdu”, he proves that music can be a powerful weapon, turning personal struggles into messages of hope and change.
