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Rising rapper Julian, who has lived in Dubai for 13 years, was born to Iraqi parents in Detroit. Courtesy Fares Jamal
Rising rapper Julian, who has lived in Dubai for 13 years, was born to Iraqi parents in Detroit. Courtesy Fares Jamal
Iraqi-American rapper Julian on his debut single and launching an international music career from the UAE
Born to Iraqi parents in Detroit, the 22 year-old (real name Julian Michel) arrived in Dubai 13 years ago