KONTRA K BIOGRAPHY - AGE, CAREER, SONGS & FACTS

Kontra K is a German rapper born Maximilian Tibor Albert Diehn on 3 July 1987 in Berlin, Germany. One of the most consistent stars of German rap, he built his reputation on raw, motivational lyrics and a run of chart-topping albums, from the breakthrough Labyrinth to the classical project Porzellan.

Early Life

Kontra K was born Maximilian Tibor Albert Diehn on 3 July 1987 in Berlin, Germany. He is a German rapper who rose from the Berlin scene to become one of the country's most successful rap artists, known for his direct, motivational style.

Career

Kontra K released his debut album, Dobermann, in 2010, and in 2014/2015 he signed to Four Music, a move that took his music to a much wider audience. His breakthrough came with Labyrinth in 2016, his first German No. 1 album. He followed it with a steady run of successful records: Gute Nacht (2017), Erde und Knochen (2018), Sie wollten Wasser doch kriegen Benzin (2019) and Für den Himmel durch die Hölle (2022). In 2025 he returned to the top of the German charts with Augen träumen Herzen sehen, another No. 1 album. More from the German rap scene: read our Sido biography, the La Fouine biography and the Assalamualeikum lyrics Capital Bra & Samra.

Recent Work & Upcoming Albums

Kontra K's latest official video is "Streichholz" (German for "Matchstick"), released on his official Kontra K channel. He is also preparing two very different albums: the classical album Porzellan, out on 18 December 2026, and the rap album Aus der Asche, out on 12 March 2027. Read our full guide to Kontra K's Porzellan album for the release details.

Watch the Official Video

Watch the official video for "Streichholz" (German for "Matchstick"), the latest official video on Kontra K's official channel, below.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kontra K born?

Kontra K was born Maximilian Tibor Albert Diehn on 3 July 1987 in Berlin, Germany.

What was his first No. 1 album?

Labyrinth, released in 2016, was Kontra K's first German No. 1 album.

What is the Porzellan album?

Porzellan is Kontra K's classical album, out on 18 December 2026.

What is Aus der Asche?

Aus der Asche is Kontra K's upcoming rap album, announced for release on 12 March 2027.