Top 100 Arabs 2025

100. Karim Gharbi

Musician and tech entrpreneur

Origin: Tunisia

Residence: UAE

Sector: culture and society

2024 Rank: NEW

Karim Gharbi, known globally as K2’, is a Tunisian-French rapper, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Rising from Tunisia’s hip-hop scene, K2 built an international career, collaborating with stars such as Snoop Dogg, DJ Khaled and Fat Joe.

On Instagram alone, he has over 1.5 million followers, making him an entertainment icon, particularly in North Africa. He is also recognised for seamlessly blending music, business, and tech.

As CEO of K2 Meta, he invests in blockchain, Web3, and emerging tech, focusing on long-term, scalable solutions. His philanthropic initiatives span renovating schools and providing medical aid in Tunisia, reflecting his commitment to social impact.

Despite his earlier ‘bad boy’ image, K2 has pivoted to business leadership, highlighting his flexibility and impact.

Nadine Labaki