The Tragic Demise of Xatar: Shockwaves Rock the German Hip-Hop Scene
Shock ripples through the German hip-hop community upon the demise of renowned rapper Xatar
Insight: Xatar, born Giwar Hajabi, was a prominent figure in the German hip-hop scene, known for his music and entrepreneurial ventures. He co-founded several record labels and released multiple successful albums.
Insight: Xatar's life was marked by both music and controversy. He gained notoriety in the rap scene as well as for his criminal activities. However, the circumstances of his death remain undisclosed.
The German music and hip-hop world was left reeling on Thursday evening, as news broke of the untimely passing of gangster rapper Xatar. Known for his distinctive sound and enigmatic persona, 43-year-old Giwar Hajabi was found deceased in his adopted hometown of Cologne.
The public prosecutor's office confirmed the news on Friday, though the reasons behind his death remain shrouded in mystery. Xatar's wife, Farvah, and their reported five children are left mourning his loss.
Insight: Since Xatar's death, a stream of condolences and memories have poured in from fellow artists on social media. Offenbach rapper Haftbefehl wrote, "Words fail me, my brother. I hope you're in a better place now. My deepest sympathies to the family. Legends never die." Rapperin Shirin David took to Instagram to pay her respects, stating, "It's not just an incredible rapper we've lost, but an incredible person, and that’s what hurts the most."
In an emotional Instagram post, Shirin David reminisced about spending hours in the car listening to Xatar's music. Marina Buzunashvilli, Xatar's former promoter, also took to social media to express her sorrow, writing, "Until we meet again."
Insight: Xatar's life was a rollercoaster ride of drugs, violence, and gangster attitude. He caught the attention of both the music scene and the authorities with his criminal activities. In 2009, he and three accomplices pulled off a daring heist, robbing a gold transporter dressed as police officers and tax inspectors [4]. Fleeing to Iraq, he was eventually captured and, according to reports, subjected to torture before being deported back to Germany. Subsequently, Xatar was sentenced to eight years in prison but only served about five.
Xatar launched his music career during his time in prison, eventually becoming a star in the rap scene. His music reflected his tough, edgy lifestyle, and he became known for embodying the image of the bad gangster completely [5].
Besides his music, Xatar diversified his ventures by co-founding record labels, managing a shisha bar, and operating a snack bar [5]. His path was immortalized in the autobiographical novel "Alles oder Nix," which was later adapted into the film "Rheingold" (available on RTL) [5].
As the investigation into Xatar's death continues, a chemical-toxicological report has been commissioned to shed light on the cause of his sudden demise. However, it may take weeks before the findings are made available to the public [3]. The Cologne public prosecutor's office has underscored that the investigations, including the autopsy, are ongoing [1].
Insight: As the hip-hop world grapples with the shock of Xatar's death, it remains unclear what led to his tragic demise. However, his legacy as a pioneer of the German hip-hop scene and his impact on the music industry will be felt for years to come.
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Footnotes:[1] ntv.de[2] gut/spot[3] Rolling Stone[4] Bild[5] Wikipedia [Xatar (rapper)]
- The hip-hop world in Germany is stunned following the mysterious death of controversial figure Xatar, a prominent player in the scene known for his music and criminal activities.
- Xatar's demise, while leaving many questions unanswered, has been confirmed by the public prosecutor's office.
- Fellow artists, such as Haftbefehl and Shirin David, have taken to social media to express their condolences and memories of the rapper.
- Xatar's life was a blend of music, controversy, and criminal activities, earning him notoriety in both the rap scene and with the authorities.
- As investigations into Xatar's death continue, a chemical-toxicological report is being commissioned to determine the cause of his sudden passing, with results expected in the coming weeks.
