Who Is Kontra K?
Kontra K, born Maximilian Tibor Albert Diehn on July 3, 1987, in Berlin, Germany, is a German rapper signed to Universal Music.
At the age of 16, he discovered his love of rap and drew influence from American rap icons like as Nas, 2Pac, The Notorious BIG, and Naughty by Nature. In addition to rapping, Kontra K enjoys kickboxing.
Kontra K and KiezSpecial established the rap group Vollkontakt in 2006 and signed with Hell Raisa Records.
Before the label folded, they published the Fight Club Mixtape Vol.1. Kontra K then established the DePeKaRecords label with former label mates Skinny Al and Fatal, with Distributionz handling distribution.
Kontra K’s debut album, “Dobermann,” was published in 2010, followed by the dubstep mixtape “Electrosmog” in 2012.
His second album, “Was die Zeit Brings,” was published the same year and quickly became one of Distributionz’s best-selling albums. In 2013, he released the EP “Auf Teufel komm raus” in cooperation with Bonez MC, as well as his third album “12 Runden,” which peaked at number 8 on the German album charts.
Kontra K signed with Four Music in 2014 and released his debut EP “Wolves.” In 2015, he released his fourth solo album, “Aus dem Schatten ins Licht,” which charted at number two in Germany.
He continues to make successful albums, including “Labyrinth” in 2016, which debuted at number one on the German album charts.
His albums “Gute Nacht” in 2017, “Erde & Knochen” in 2018, and “They Wanted Water But Got Gasoline” in 2019 all contributed to his continued popularity. He collaborated on “Himmel Grau” with The Cratez and Luciano.
His ninth studio album “Vollmond” was published in September 2020, followed by his tenth album “Aus dem Licht in den Schatten zurück” in May 2021. In August 2022, he published his eleventh studio album, “Für den Himmel durch die Hölle.”
The majority of Kontra K’s music is produced in conjunction with The Cratez. He portrays himself as a street lad with a martial arts background, and his lyrics combine socially critical tones with personal experiences.
His image and topics have evolved over his career, with his earlier albums representing German gangsta rap and his more recent work focusing on martial arts, motivation, and personal growth.
Kontra K has attracted backlash for his views on homosexuality. In a 2016 interview, he stated that the term “gay” used as an insult in youth slang has little to do with rap, and he questioned the hereditary component of sexual orientation.
Despite the controversy, Kontra K is still a major character in the German rap industry, noted for his forceful lyrics and distinct style.
Is Kontra K Married? All You Need To Know
Kontra K is not married as there is no report or information to ascertain that he is a married man.
However, Kontra revealed in 2014 that he was a son whose mother’s details are unknwon.
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