Shock in France after learning that the popular singer Kendji Girac, son of a gypsy family of Catalan origin, is hospitalized in Bordeaux after being seriously injured by a gunshot last night, apparently due to an accidental gunshot.
The 27-year-old interpreter, who the first information indicated was feared for his life, is stable at the University Hospital in the French town and from his bed he has told the authorities that The shot had been accidentally, while he was trying to test a gun he had bought at the flea market. Sunday.
The incident took place in a caravan in a reception area for nomadic people in Biscarrosse, in the Landes, about 150 kilometers from the border with Spain. The singer, despite his success, has not abandoned the traditional way of life of his gypsy family. The Gendarmerie was called around 5:30 this morning and organized the transfer of the injured man to the hospital while they began the investigations, as reported by public radio.
Famous on networks and thanks to ‘La Voz’
Girac, born Kendji Jason Maillé, He became known for his performances on social networks before participating in the third season of the television contest. The Voice (The voice)where he won in 2014. There he began his recording career, with a first song in French and Spanish titled ‘Color Gitano’ (2014), which would later be part of his first album, Kendji.
The album, the second best-selling in France this yearreceived several awards and consolidated the performer in the French musical scene, with songs like ‘Andalouse’ or ‘Bella’.
Girac’s career has already accumulated five full-length albumsthe last of them published in December 2022, and together They accumulate sales of several million units.
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