Fez – Moroccan rap star ElGrande Toto has confirmed that 2026 will see the release of the second part of his successful mixtape “SALGOAT,” and fans will not have to wait too long for new music. The artist revealed that a new chapter in his “7elmet Ado” series is slated for December 27, marking his formal musical return before the end of the year.
The announcements came in a post on his official account on X (formerly Twitter), where the rapper outlined his upcoming artistic and business plans. While “SALGOAT” is being positioned as one of his flagship projects for next year, the new “7elmet Ado 7” release serves as a bridge between his current momentum and what he promises will be a bigger rollout in 2026.
In parallel, ElGrande Toto shared a series of Instagram stories that many followers interpreted as a symbolic homecoming. One story tagged the location of Marrakech, followed by short clips of a small celebration featuring traditional Moroccan dancers. He later posted a photo of himself after cutting his hair, a gesture some fans read as a sign of a new phase, both personally and professionally.
The posts come after several months spent in Paris, where the rapper has been based amid ongoing legal complaints linked to his last appearance at a concert in Kenitra. The complaints accuse him of making gestures and using language that allegedly offended public decency, a controversy that drew intense media attention and sparked debates around artistic expression and limits on stage.
Achievements despite controversy
Despite the legal turbulence, ElGrande Toto’s numbers continue to underline his influence. Lyrics platform Genius recently announced that he achieved the highest number of searches for a Moroccan rapper, with 1.5 million lyric lookups. The milestone adds to his latest achievements on Billboard Arabia’s charts.
With strong digital metrics, renewed activity on social media, and firm dates now announced for upcoming projects, ElGrande Toto appears intent on turning the page on recent controversy and reasserting his position at the forefront of the Moroccan and regional rap scenes.
