Moroccan rapper Mehdi Black Wind was released on bail on Friday afternoon from Oukacha prison in Casablanca, where he had been detained since July 15. The Moroccan judiciary accepted his request for provisional release, according to his lawyer.
His trial has been scheduled for October 2. The rapper, whose real name is Mehdi El Bouzidi, faces charges related to lyrics deemed offensive to public morals and incitement to debauchery, according to local media reports.
His arrest on July 15 sparked protests from fans and human rights groups, who argue that his detention violates freedom of expression. The case has drawn attention to the treatment of artists in Morocco.
Black Wind's release is seen as a positive step by his supporters, though the upcoming trial will determine the outcome of the charges against him.
