IAM is making notable appearances and announcements, including a free showcase by DJ Kheops to mark the 20th anniversary of the Nîmes Hip-Hop Festival, while also being linked to unexpected collaborations such as a rumored track with Rohff and past associations with artists like Beyoncé and Johnny Hallyday. Akhenaton has recently spoken out against media coverage, defending Saint-Denis as the group re-emerges from silence.