Cheb Khaled calls police on illegitimate son after alleged harassment

Renowned Algerian singer Cheb Khaled called the police, July 3rd, to have his illegitimate son arrested at the Beur FM radio station. 

According to Le Parisien, Khaled made the request around midnight near the station on Rue du Nouveau-Bercy in Charenton-le-Pont. 

The 27-year-old son, who has never been officially acknowledged by Khaled, allegedly harassed the 63-year-old Raï singer.

Earlier that evening, the son, who shares his father’s last name, tried to meet Khaled at the studio but was refused entry. He grew agitated and attempted to enter the Beur FM premises but was unsuccessful. 

Before leaving, he took pictures of his father’s Porsche and threatened to damage it. The police arrived at the scene, arrested him, and placed him in custody. However, he was soon released. 

According to Le Parisien, the son claimed he came to the radio station “to talk with him” and denied harassing his father. He stated that he had even won a legal case and emphasized that he is Khaled’s son, alleging that people were sent to threaten him.

The son, who claims to be a journalist, has made efforts to prove his relation to Khaled. He appeared on the show TPMP in February 2022, participating in an episode focused on hidden children of celebrities. He presented DNA tests and photographs as evidence of his legal victory to establish his paternity. 

On social media, he uses Khaled’s last name. However, Khaled refuses to acknowledge him as his son. The singer has faced accusations of domestic violence from his ex-wife, who is the mother of the illegitimate son. Currently residing in Luxembourg after remarrying, Khaled has only recognized one son.

Khaled, born in Oran, Algeria, has remained relatively out of the public eye in recent years. In 2022, he released a new album titled “Cheb Khaled” to commemorate thirty years since his debut record in 1992. On July 1st, he released a new online duet called “Diamantes y Oro” with Chawki.