Rapper alludes to Mbappe ruining Caen; Mbappe: “You lack money for a ticket”

French football star Kylian Mbappé and rapper Aurélien recently clashed over issues related to Caen football club, sparking heated discussions on local social media. As the club's owner, Mbappé faced criticism amidst the team's poor performance and responded strongly on social media.

Caen FC has been struggling recently, winning only three of their twelve matches. Since being relegated from Ligue 2 to the French National League last season, the team has been finding it difficult to adapt to the new environment. This situation has heightened tensions among local fans and the public, with many expressing dissatisfaction with the club's current state.

Aurélien Cotentin (stage name Aurelsan), a well-known rapper from Caen, released the song "La Petite Voix" from his new album *La Fuite en avant*. One lyric, "You'll destroy your city like the Mbappé family," is widely interpreted as a veiled reference to Kylian Mbappé. This short but sharp lyric immediately sparked a heated debate on social media, with fans and football supporters offering their own interpretations.

In response to the controversy, Mbappé quickly addressed the issue via social media. He wrote: "You can 'save' the city you love so much, Aurelsan. P.S.: This guy kept begging us to let him get a 1% stake for free because he doesn't have a penny, but he's trying to play the victim of Normandy."

According to a follow-up report by *Sport*, some netizens supported Mbappe's stance, believing he had the right to protect his reputation; others criticized his words as excessive, reminding him to exercise restraint as a public figure and club owner. The atmosphere in Caen has thus become even more tense, with football and the music industry unexpectedly intertwined in a media storm.

Mbappe had previously stated: "I want to stay in touch with the players, coaching staff, and employees. I want people to know what being here means to me, and that the club holds an important place in my life."