AK Ausserkontrolle and Pashanim are German hip-hop artists associated with contemporary German rap and cloud rap-influenced trap scenes. AK Ausserkontrolle, originating from Berlin, emerged in the 2010s and is known for gritty street-oriented lyrics, dark, trap-influenced production and an image tied to masked anonymity and street credibility. Pashanim, also from Berlin and active since the late 2010s, gained prominence with melodic, beat-driven tracks that blend rap, cloud rap and pop-leaning sensibilities, often characterized by catchy hooks and atmospheric production. Both artists are part of a broader wave shaping modern German-language hip hop.