Haftbefehl is a German rapper of Kurdish-Zaza descent from Offenbach am Main, widely regarded as an influential figure in contemporary German hip hop. He emerged in the late 2000s and rose to prominence in the 2010s, known for blending gangsta rap and trap influences with gritty street narratives, dark beats and distinctive, often slang-heavy delivery that incorporates Turkish, Arabic and regional dialects. His work frequently addresses themes of urban life, crime, migration and social marginalization, and he is noted for a raw, confrontational style and for contributing to the diversification of language and sonic textures within the German rap scene.