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Houda Abouz (Arabic: هدى عبوز) is a Moroccan rapper and women’s rights advocate, known by her stage name Khtek (in Moroccan Arabic, meaning “your sister”).
Biography
Born in Khemisset in 1996, Khtek majored in film studies at the Abdelmalek Essaâdi University in Tétouan. In November 2020, she was announced as one of the BBC’s 100 Women for 2020. In 2024, Khtek made history by winning the Top Arabic Hip-Hop Female Artist award at the inaugural Billboard Arabia Awards. The event, held for the first time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marked a significant milestone in recognizing and celebrating Arabic hip-hop artists on a global platform.
Inspired by her passion for hip-hop and encouraged by friends, she began recording songs. Her breakthrough moment came when she appeared in a video alongside three prominent Moroccan rap stars: ElGrandeToto, Don Bigg, and Draganov. The video amassed over 40 million views on YouTube, as of March 2025.
Her music primarily features Moroccan Arabic (Darija), often blended with French and English, reflecting her multicultural influences. In February 2020, she gained international recognition with her song “KickOff,” which boldly critiqued Moroccan society and shed light on the challenges faced by Moroccan women.
In the landscape of contemporary hip-hop, the music of Khtek emerges as a testament to the complexities of emotion, particularly anger, which permeates much of the genre. Her lyrics often include raw expressions typical of street culture, employing phrases such as “fuck off” and “fuck you.” This unabashed use of slang not only reflects the visceral emotions prevalent in hip-hop but also poses significant challenges for non-Arab speakers attempting to grasp the message. The linguistic nuances and cultural references embedded in her work create a barrier that can obscure the meanings behind her words, making international translation a difficult endeavor.
In her song “Fuck Off,” Khtek’s narrative encapsulates a compelling struggle with identity and societal expectations. She asserts her bravery in facing her feelings and fears, yet she perceives a stark absence of alternatives to her reality. The metaphor of life as a guerrilla suggests an ongoing battle, amplifying her distrust of media narratives. She admits to seeking solace in drinking, while simultaneously grappling with her disillusionment with love. Despite presenting herself as sweet, there lies a harsher persona beneath, reflecting the scars of past experiences and an unsettling familiarity with violence. Through her lyrics, Khtek is proclaiming a desire to challenge societal norms and foster change in the stories traditionally told about women.
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