1.Kla$

Russian-German rapper, born on December 1, 1983, in Nagorny, Perm Krai, Russia. In the 1990s, he emigrated with his family to Germany. He began his career in 1999, becoming one of the founders of the label "Rap Woyska" alongside Ivan Makhalov and Dmitry Hinter. Initially performed in the duo Divers with rapper Czar, releasing the German-language album "Weiß Blau Rot" (2006). In 2004, he debuted with the solo Russian-language album "Sukiny Deti," which garnered attention for its provocative lyrics and aggressive style. The song "Kak Gitler" went viral online, solidifying his reputation as one of the most audacious performers in the Russian-speaking rap scene. In subsequent years, he released albums such as "$ieg Kla$" (2009), "Ne Intellektual" (2019), and a collaborative project with Oxxxymiron in 2023. Known for his harsh and candid lyrics, as well as technically complex flow, he is considered one of the pioneers of Russian-language battle rap and has significantly influenced the genre's development both in Russia and among Russian-speaking communities in Germany.