Yazid Richi (born August 19, 2003), known professionally as kobzx2z, is a French singer, songwriter, and artist from France. kobzx2z began releasing music independently in his late teens while cultivating an early audience across social media platforms. Working primarily from home studios, he developed a sound rooted in English-language pop with electronic and internet-influenced production. His early releases circulated online and helped establish the foundation of his fanbase.
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Yazid Richi (born August 19, 2003), known professionally as kobzx2z, is a French singer, songwriter, and artist from France. kobzx2z began releasing music independently in his late teens while cultivating an early audience across social media platforms. Working primarily from home studios, he developed a sound rooted in English-language pop with electronic and internet-influenced production. His early releases circulated online and helped establish the foundation of his fanbase. He first drew significant attention in 2024 with the single “midnight” a self-driven release that gained momentum on TikTok before translating to streaming success. The song later surpassed 100 million streams and marked his first appearance on the Billboard Top 50, where it peaked at #32. In 2025, kobzx2z experienced a second major breakthrough with “you broke my heart” featuring singer Myla. The track went viral shortly after its release, accumulating more than 1 million TikTok creations and exceeding 2 billion total views on the platform. It quickly became his fastest-growing song to date across DSPs. Now splitting his time between France and Los Angeles, kobzx2z continues to expand his catalog, with his work to date accumulating over 500 million total streams. His rise is closely tied to the digital landscape, where he remains active and engaged with his audience.
