Rapper Xatar, Aka Giwar Hajabi, Suddenly Passes Away at 43
Xatar, Notorious Gangster Rapper, Passes Away
The urban jungle lost a king this week as Kurdish rapper Xatar, famously known as Giwar Hajabi, departed at 43 years old. The exact circumstances leading to his demise have yet to be shared with the public, with investigations still ongoing[1].
A renowned figure in the German rap scene, Xatar had built a reputation that surpassed stereotypes associated with the genre. Having fled Iraq with his family to Bonn as a child, Xatar went on to found Alles oder Nix Records, which swiftly rose to stardom, nurturing talents like SSIO and Schwesta Ewa[2].
Fame initially knocked on Xatar's door back in 2009 when he and his accomplices perpetrated a gold heist, making off with a whopping sum of 1.7 million euros[3]. After his sentencing to eight years in prison, his incarceration only served to magnify his aura, with his album "Nr 415" - named after his prison cell - born in the walls of Rheinbach prison[3]. The record reached number one on the German charts in 2015.
Beyond music, Xatar'senterprises ranged from jewelry to doner kebabs and shisha bars, with the ambitious "Goldmann Tower" in Cologne he had envisioned as the flagship of his new label, Goldmann Music[3]. In 2023, the company filed for insolvency. The life of Xatar was also immortalized in the film "Rheingold" by director Fatih Akin[3].
Recent reports suggested that Xatar had been grappling with health issues[4]. In 2021, he announced taking one day off per week, and claimed to have lost 50 kilograms following a doctor's warning on his health[4].
Taking to social media, fellow artists such as Marina Buzunashvilli, Haftbefehl, and Farid Bang have expressed their condolences, sharing heartfelt messages in remembrance of their fallen comrade. [5]
[1] Cologne Public Prosecutor's Office Spokesperson (Source: ntv.de)[2] Entertainment Enrichment Data (Source: ntv.de)[3] Extended biographical information and career highlights[4] Health-related Enrichment Data (Source: Rolling Stone)[5] Social Media Response Data (Source: Personal accounts)
- The autopsy results for rapper Xatar, also known as Giwar Hajabi, have yet to be confirmed, with the exact cause of his sudden passing at 43 years old remaining a mystery as investigations continue.
- Despite his troubled past involving crime, which included a notorious gold heist that led to an eight-year prison sentence, Xatar's name remained synonymous with the music industry, particularly in the German rap scene, where he helped launch the careers of notable artists like SSIO and Schwesta Ewa through his record label, Alles oder Nix Records.
- Beyond his music endeavors, Xatar was known for his varied business ventures, which ranged from food establishments like doner kebabs and shisha bars to jewelry, with plans for a flagship building, the Goldmann Tower, in Cologne.
- In his final years, Xatar faced health issues and reportedly lost 50 kilograms following a doctor's advice, taking one day off per week to focus on his health. His life and career were immortalized in the film "Rheingold" by director Fatih Akin, and he left a significant impact on the entertainment world, as evidenced by the outpouring of condolences from fellow celebrities and musicians following his death.
