Xatar's Tragic Demise: German Hip-Hop Scene Mourns Iconic Figure
Shockwaves rock the German hip-hop community as renowned rapper Xatar meets an untimely demise.
German hip-hop has sustained a heavy blow with the untimely demise of famed gangster rapper Xatar, whose lifeless body was discovered in his Cologne abode on Thursday. The details surrounding his death remain vague.
Born Giwar Hajabi, Xatar was a trailblazer in the German hip-hop scene. His adopted hometown mourns the loss of the 43-year-old artist and entrepreneur, who leaves behind his wife Farvah and, according to Bild, five children.
In the wake of the tragic news, numerous German hip-hop luminaries have taken to social media to express their grief and shock. "Words fail me, my brother. May you find peace in the afterlife, and my deepest condolences to the family. Legends never die," writes rapper Haftbefehl from Offenbach.
Rapperin Shirin David, who enjoyed chart-topping success last year, shared her sentiments on Instagram, "We love you Giwar forever." She further commented on her post, "It's not just an incomprehensible rapper who has gone, but an incomprehensibly good person, and that hurts the most."
In an Instagram story, Shirin David added, "How many hours have I spent in the car rapping your songs and loving you." Marina Buzunashvilli, Xatar's former promoter, posted an Instagram story with the words, "Until we meet again." Rapper Fler and Farid Bang also paid tribute to their deceased colleague on their respective Instagram accounts.
A Life Marked by Drugs and Violence
Xatar's life was a tumultuous rollercoaster filled with drugs and violence. His notoriety transcended music, stemming from his criminal endeavors, such as the 2009 gold transporter heist, during which he and three accomplices dressed as police officers and tax inspectors fled to Iraq. There, he was arrested, tortured, and subsequently deported back to Germany, where he was sentenced to eight years in prison, serving approximately five years.
He kickstarted his music career while serving time in prison, quickly becoming a star in the rap scene, with his albums reaching the top of the charts. His on-stage persona of the bad gangster was a reflection of his real-life exploits. Xatar's tumultuous life was adapted into the autobiographical novel "Alles oder Nix" and later into the film "Rheingold" by Fatih Akin[3]. Aside from his own music career, he established multiple record labels, as well as a shisha bar and a snack bar as an entrepreneur[2].
Mysterious Circumstances Surrounding Death
Investigations are underway to determine the cause of Xatar's death. The Cologne public prosecutor's office has initiated a death investigation to ascertain whether there was any "criminally relevant external cause" involved. Postmortem results have been inconclusive, while a toxicological report has been commissioned[1][2][3]. The exact cause of death is still under investigation.
There have been rumors suggesting that Xatar experienced health issues in recent times. In 2021, the musician allegedly experienced a health breakdown, and subsequently, he reportedly vowed to take a day off each week. Additionally, he claimed to have lost 50 kilograms after receiving a warning about his health from his doctor[1].
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- Despite the questionable circumstances surrounding his death, Xatar's influence on the German hip-hop scene cannot be denied, as evidenced by the outpouring of grief from fellow rappers on social media.
- Born Giwar Hajabi, the iconic rapper, and entrepreneur was known for his tumultuous life filled with drugs, violence, and criminal exploits, including a gold transporter heist that landed him in an Iraqi prison for eight years.
- The Cologne public prosecutor's office has initiated a death investigation to ascertain whether there was any criminally relevant external cause in Xatar's death, while postmortem results and a toxicological report remain inconclusive.
- In a tragic twist, Xatar, known for his on-stage persona of the bad gangster, vowed to take a day off each week after a health breakdown in 2021 and reportedly lost 50 kilograms following a doctor's warning about his health, hinting at potential complications that may have led to his untimely demise.
