Oxxxymiron

Russian rapper, poet, and public figure, born on January 31, 1985, in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), USSR. In 1994, he emigrated with his family to Germany and later to the United Kingdom, where he graduated from the University of Oxford with a degree in English literature. He began his career in 2000 under the pseudonym MC Mif, participating in online battles on the Hip-Hop.ru platform. In 2011, he released his debut album "The Wandering Jew," which became a significant event in Russian rap due to its complex rhymes and literary references. In 2015, he released the conceptual album "Gorgorod," receiving acclaim from critics and listeners. He is known for his battles, including a match against Dizaster in 2017, which went viral online. Actively involved in public life, he speaks out against political repression and organizes charity concerts. His work combines elements of hip-hop, grime, and alternative rap, characterized by intellectual depth and social focus.