Xatar's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 9, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Xatar. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Giwar Hajabi, known as Xatar, is a German rapper, producer, and entrepreneur of Kurdish descent. He founded several successful record labels including Alles oder Nix Records. These labels launched the careers of various hip-hop artists. Beyond music, Xatar's entrepreneurial ventures include a fast-food chain (Haval Grill), a hookah lounge (Bar Noon), a tobacco brand (Orijinal), and jewelry and clothing design. He also authored an autobiography titled 'Alles oder Nix'. His knack for turning ventures into successful businesses has earned him the moniker 'The Hype Machine'.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

April 2012: Release of Album 'Nr. 415' While Imprisoned

In April 2012, while imprisoned, Xatar released his second album 'Nr. 415', named after his prisoner number. The album reached number 19 in the German album charts, number 23 in Switzerland, and number 52 in Austria.

2012: First Success as an Artist

In 2012, Xatar achieved his first successes as an artist with his second album Nr. 415, entering the top 20 of the album charts. He was presented with the Silver Award for selling more than 20,000 copies of the album.

May 2015: Baba aller Babas Album Release

In May 2015, Xatar's album Baba aller Babas was released and reached number 1 on the German charts and number 3 in Austria and Switzerland.

2015: Commercial Breakthrough with "Baba aller Babas"

In 2015, Xatar experienced a commercial breakthrough with his album "Baba aller Babas", which sold over 70,000 copies and reached number 1 in the German charts. It was awarded Double Silver.

August 2016: Release of Joint Album 'Der Holland Job'

On 12 August 2016, the collaborative album Der Holland Job by Xatar and Haftbefehl was released by Four Music and reached No. 1 in the charts in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

2016: Echo Music Prize Nomination

In 2016, Xatar received a nomination at the Echo Music Prize in the category Best Video National for the music video "Nullkommaneun" by SSIO.

2018: Success of Alles oder Nix Records and Groove Attack TraX

In 2018, Schwesta Ewa's debut album Kurwa received the Silver Award. SSIO achieved Double Silver with his albums BB.U.M.SS.N and 0,9. Groove Attack TraX also saw success with Mero's debut single entering German and Austrian charts at number 1.

March 2019: Mero's Album Release and Success

In March 2019, Mero's album Ya Hero Ya Mero was released and reached number 1 in the German charts. Baller los also received gold records in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

March 2019: Mero's Chart Success

In March 2019, Mero's first album Ya Hero Ya Mero climbed to position 1 in German-speaking countries. The German-Kurdish rapper also achieved his first chart positions in the Netherlands and Belgium.

May 2019: Eno's Album Release and Single Success

In May 2019, Eno's album Fuchs was released by Alles oder Nix Records. The single release Ferrari with Mero occupied number 1 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.