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On April 22, in his caravan located at a reception area in Biscarrosse, singer Kendji Girac was seriously wounded by gunfire during a desperate attempt to stage his own suicide. Behind his dazzling smile, a deep suffering seems to be gnawing at the handsome artist, pushing him to an almost fatal act in an effort to "scare his beloved wife."
This tragedy comes after a difficult period for the singer, marked by the scarcity of new music projects and, above all, constant family tensions. Soraya, his Swiss-Portuguese partner, was apparently never fully accepted by his Gypsy family. This situation created a gap between her desire to settle down for their daughter Eva Alba and Kendji’s nomadic lifestyle.
The accident caused a shockwave among his loved ones and fans. Soraya, deeply angry, hurriedly left the camp the next day to return to Switzerland with their daughter. She even refused to visit her husband in the hospital. The situation is said to have triggered a broad period of self-reflection for the singer.
As Kendji Girac prepares for a long period of rehabilitation, the support of those around him and his fans will be crucial in helping him overcome this ordeal. The road to recovery is expected to be difficult, but necessary for the artist, who must now face the consequences of his actions and the reality of a highly publicized, judgmental society.