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German Rapper Xatar Found Dead at 43, Investigation Underway

The Cologne prosecutor’s office has ruled out external violence following an autopsy, with toxicology results pending as the music world mourns the influential artist and entrepreneur.

Xatar alias Giware Hajabi starb im Alter von 43 Jahren.
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Rapper Xatar, der mit bürgerlichem Namen Giware Hajabi hieß, ist tot.
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Overview

  • Xatar, born Giwar Hajabi, was discovered deceased in his Cologne home on May 8, 2025, at the age of 43.
  • An autopsy conducted by the Cologne prosecutor’s office found no signs of external violence, but the cause of death remains undetermined pending toxicology results.
  • Xatar was a pivotal figure in German Hip-Hop, founding the label 'Alles oder Nix Records' and nurturing artists like SSIO and Schwesta Ewa.
  • His life, marked by a 2009 gold heist and subsequent prison sentence, inspired the 2022 film 'Rheingold' directed by Fatih Akin.
  • The rapper leaves behind his wife, Farvah, and their five children, as well as a legacy spanning music, entrepreneurship, and cultural influence.