The sudden farewell to Xatar: A legend of the German rap scene silently

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rapper Xatar dies at 43 years

The well -known rapper Xatar, with a bourgeois name Garara Hajabi, died at the age of 43. According to information from his environment, he was found dead in a Cologne apartment. The exact circumstances of his death have so far been unclear, while the public prosecutor's office has initiated an investigation procedure.

In the investigation, it should be clarified whether there are signs of a criminal external fault in the death of the musician. An autopsy was carried out, but no external signs of violence were found. The investigations are still underway to gain further information.

In the hip-hop community, Xatar's death was taken in with deep regret. Handy companions and colleagues condolved on social media. Farid Bang expressed his condolences and described Xatar as a legend of the German rap. Other artists, such as Fler, also appreciated him and expressed their grief about the loss.

Xatar, which originally comes from Iran, was a formative figure of the German rap scene. His albums "Baba of all Babas" and "Everything or Nix II" were among the most successful publications and reached the top position of the album charts. However, his career was also accompanied by controversy, in particular by a raid on a gold van in 2010, for which he was later arrested and sentenced to eight years in prison.

The biography and the resulting challenges award Xatar in the gangsta rap scene additional weight and authenticity. His life was even filmed by the renowned director Fatih Akin under the title "Rheingold", which his legacy continued to consolidate in the music and film world.