Ali B
| Ali Bouali | |
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Ali B in 2008
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Ali Bouali 16 October 1981 Zaanstad, Netherlands |
| Occupation | Rapper, singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1999-present |
| Spouse(s) | Breghje Kommers (m. 2006) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | www.alib.nl (Dutch) |
Ali Bouali, stage name Ali B (born 16 October 1981), is a Dutch rapper of Moroccan descent. He is one of the most well known rappers in the Netherlands and he has performed together with Akon and Dutch artist Marco Borsato. In 2007 he made an Arab Remix of Akon's song "Ghetto."
In 2011, he became host of a Dutch television series Ali B op volle toeren. Three seasons of the show have been broadcast on TROS television station. The show invites artists of various genres and tries to offer crossover hits of known songs through "remakes" and cover versions. Since 2013, Ali B has served as a coach on The Voice of Holland, replacing Roel van Velzen and served as a coach on The Voice Kids, replacing Nick & Simon.
He is seen as a prominent figure in Dutch inter-ethnic relations.
He is married to Breghje Kommers, the half-sister of professional footballer Abel Tamata.
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