The Local Germany

Berlin bans rappers from rally over 'anti-Semitic' lyrics

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 10:59:52 +0200

Berlin authorities barred a planned appearance Wednesday by two rappers during a pro-Palestinian rally at the Brandenburg Gate on the grounds of "anti-Semitic messages" in their lyrics.

Widow of German rapper turned IS fighter arrested in Hamburg

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 16:20:17 +0200

German prosecutors said Monday they have arrested a German-Tunisian woman, the widow of a German rapper turned Islamic State fighter, over her alleged membership of the extremist group.

Berlin rapper turned Isis fighter killed in Syria (for third time)

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 10:09:57 +0100

Deso Dogg has been reported killed twice before, once by jihadist sources, once by the Pentagon. A US-monitoring group is now claiming the elusive German rapper who went to fight for Isis has been killed again.

Famed female rapper faces court over forcing fans into prostitution

Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:48:58 +0200

Schwesta Ewa, one of the few women in Germany's male-dominated rap scene, goes on trial on Thursday accused of pimping out teenage fans.

Gun-toting rapper causes major police op in Dortmund day after bus attack

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 15:59:29 +0200

A local rapper spread alarm through the Dortmund public on Wednesday by using a fake gun while shooting a music video on the city streets - a day after a terror attack on the Borussia Dortmund team bus.

Rapper fined over 'nauseating' misogynist lyrics

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:02:00 +0100

A Berlin rapper who goes by the stage name of Frauenarzt – or "gynaecologist" – was fined €8,400 by a court on Monday for distributing violent pornographic writings and depictions of violence.