Kurdo, stage name of a German rapper of Kurdish descent, is known for his work in German-language hip hop and rap, particularly within street rap and trap-influenced styles. Emerging in the 2010s, he gained recognition through independently released mixtapes and albums that blend autobiographical lyrics, themes of migration and identity, and hard-edged beats typical of contemporary German rap. CAPO (real name Cem Anhan) is a German rapper active from the mid-2010s, associated with gangsta rap and street-oriented hip hop; his music features aggressive delivery, trap and modern rap production, and lyrics addressing personal experience and urban life. Both artists are part of the German rap scene and have released commercially noted records during the 2010s and beyond.