anti-semitism

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

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.

ISIS

Widow of German rapper turned IS fighter arrested in Hamburg

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.

Terrorism

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

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.

trial

Famed female rapper faces court over forcing fans into prostitution

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.

Police

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

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.

Crime

Rapper fined over 'nauseating' misogynist lyrics

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