Mysterious Death of Rap Legend Xatar Shakes Hip-hop World
Rapper Xatar, notorious for his gangster music, has passed away.
Instagram LinkedIn Reddit Email Print Copy Link German rapper Xatar, born Giwar Hajabi, is no more. His lifeless body was found in an apartment in Cologne on a tragic Thursday night.
Officials from the Cologne Public Prosecutor's Office confirmed that they are probing the eerie circumstances surrounding his untimely demise. The cause of death, as of now, remains shrouded in mystery, with the investigation aiming to uncover if any "criminally relevant external influence" played a part in Xatar's demise. Preliminary autopsy results revealed no external violence[1][2][5].
Xatar, who was born in 1981 to a renowned composer and conductor, and a musician, in Iran, fled with his family to Iraq in the 1980s before settling in Bonn. He made his mark as the founder of Alles oder Nix Records, signing artists like SSIO and Schwesta Ewa, and gaining notoriety in 2009 for pulling off a gold heist worth 1.7 million euros[3]. His eight-year sentence in prison only bolstered his reputation as a gangster-rapper, inspiring the album "Nr 415," recorded in JVA Rheinbach prison, and "Baba aller Babas" which reached number one on the German charts[3].
Xatar's influence extended beyond music, involving himself in the jewelry business, owning a doner kebab shop, and a shisha bar. His final venture, Goldmann Music, faced financial turbulence despite the ambitious Goldmann Tower project in Cologne [4]. Recent months saw Xatar embroiled in health issues, with reports of a 2021 health breakdown and allegedly losing 50 kilograms[4].
The hip-hop fraternity mourns the loss of one of their own, with fellow rappers like Farid Bang, Haftbefehl, and Fler expressing their condolences online[1][2]. Xatar leaves behind a rich legacy, a loving family of five children, and a marked impact on the German music scene.
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- The autopsy of rapper Xatar, also known as Giwar Hajabi, did not reveal any signs of external violence in his sad demise.
- Despite the unsettled circumstances surrounding his death, Xatar gained notoriety in the music industry, especially in the hip-hop genre, and was known for his albums like "Nr 415" and "Baba aller Babas".
- In recent months, Xatar was embroiled in health issues, reportedly losing 50 kilograms before his death.
- Fellow rappers and colleagues such as Farid Bang, Haftbefehl, and Fler have expressed their condolences for Xatar's passing, highlighting his wide influence and mark on the German music scene.
