Lil Kleine

Lil Kleine, born Jorik Scholten on 15 October 1994 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is a Dutch rapper, singer and actor known for his influential role in contemporary Dutch hip-hop. He entered entertainment at a young age through dancing and acting before developing his career as a rapper. In 2012, he released the EP Tuig van de Richel, followed by further recordings that introduced his energetic and direct style to Dutch audiences. His major breakthrough arrived in 2015 with Drank & Drugs, a collaboration with Ronnie Flex that became a number-one hit in the Netherlands. The success was followed by albums including WOP!, Alleen and Jongen Van De Straat, establishing Lil Kleine as one of the best-known figures in Dutch-language rap. His music combines hip-hop, pop-rap and Nederhop with recognizable Amsterdam delivery, catchy hooks and lyrics drawn from nightlife, relationships, ambition and personal experiences.

Lil Kleine began performing at a young age, initially gaining experience through dancing, acting and television appearances. His music career took a major step forward in 2012 with the release of Tuig van de Richel, followed by Zo Verdomd Alleen and other early recordings. In 2015, his collaboration with Ronnie Flex on Drank & Drugs transformed him into a major name in Dutch popular music. He followed that success with WOP! in 2016, an album that reached number one in the Netherlands, and Alleen in 2017, which became another major commercial success. Later projects such as Jongen Van De Straat and Ibiza Stories expanded his catalogue, while collaborations and singles kept him prominent within the Dutch hip-hop scene. His career has continued into 2026, demonstrating a long-running presence in Dutch rap and popular music.

Lil Kleine’s music is primarily rooted in Dutch hip-hop and Nederhop, while also incorporating pop-rap, party rap and mainstream pop influences. His recordings are characterized by direct Dutch-language delivery, memorable hooks, energetic production and a distinctive Amsterdam accent. His catalogue ranges from nightlife-oriented tracks and collaborations to songs dealing with relationships, fame, personal experiences and his life in Amsterdam. The combination of accessible choruses and modern hip-hop production helped Lil Kleine reach audiences beyond traditional Dutch rap and become a recognizable figure in mainstream Dutch popular music.

Lil Kleine achieved his major commercial breakthrough with Drank & Drugs alongside Ronnie Flex in 2015, after which he became one of the prominent names in Dutch-language hip-hop. His debut studio album WOP! reached number one on the Dutch album chart, and he repeated that success with Alleen and Jongen Van De Straat. His official biography notes that every track from WOP! entered the Dutch Single Top 100, while Alleen remained in the album Top 10 for more than a year. Jongen Van De Straat also achieved exceptional streaming activity upon release. Across his career, Lil Kleine has accumulated numerous successful singles, major streaming figures and extensive live performances, helping establish Dutch-language rap as a major part of mainstream popular music in the Netherlands.