Kontra K
Berlin rapper turning gym-floor discipline and street loyalty into gravel-voiced anthems, with big pop choruses carrying the self-improvement message.
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About Kontra K
Kontra K is the stage name of Maximilian Diehn, a Berlin rapper with a background in combat sports. Training, toughness and loyalty to a close circle run through almost all of his lyrics, and wolf imagery recurs in his artwork and songs.
Tracks such as 'Erfolg ist kein Glück' set his rough, low delivery against melodic hooks built for singing along. Albums including Gute Nacht (2016) and Erde & Knochen (2019) made him one of the more commercially successful German rappers of his generation.
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What festivals is Kontra K playing in 2027?
Kontra K is booked at 2 festivals we cover: Hurricane 2027, Southside 2027.
Is Kontra K on tour?
Yes. Kontra K has 2 shows listed, from Berlin, Germany on Nov 2, 2027 to Berlin, Germany on Nov 3, 2027, plus 2 festivals on the page above.
Is Kontra K playing Hurricane 2027?
Yes, Kontra K is on the Hurricane 2027 lineup, June 18–20, 2027 at Eichenring, Scheeßel, Germany. They play Sunday, June 20.
Is Kontra K playing Southside 2027?
Yes, Kontra K is on the Southside 2027 lineup, June 18–20, 2027 at Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany. They play Friday, June 18.
What kind of music does Kontra K play?
Kontra K plays hip-hop.
What was Kontra K's first album?
Kontra K's first album was Ein Atemzug in meiner Stadt (2008). The latest is Augen träumen Herzen sehen (2025).