KIZARU

The rapper's real name is Oleg Viktorovich Nechiporenko. He was born on May 21, 1989, in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg).

Childhood and youth
As a child, Oleg grew up in a wealthy family: his father was a businessman, and his mother owned a fashion boutique and collaborated with Jean Paul Gaultier. When he was three, his parents divorced, but his father continued to support him financially.

Over time, the family's financial situation worsened: his mother was caught up in a major fraud, owing approximately 6 million euros, and the family was forced to sell their luxury apartment and valuables. Oleg had to change his social circle and adapt to more modest circumstances. He showed little interest in his studies, although his favorite subjects were foreign languages ​​and history.

While still a teenager (around 16 years old), Nechiporenko began dealing drugs to regain his lost income.

The beginning of a musical journey
Oleg became interested in music in his youth. His style was influenced by artists such as Decl, Kasta, Smoky Mo, and later by bands from the southern US coast (Boot Camp Clik, Three 6 Mafia, Heltah Skeltah).

He began recording his first tracks around 2009 with friends under the pseudonym Dealing Ounces. He later changed his name to YVN KXX. Under this name, he released the album "Last Day" in 2013, and "YAMA" in 2014.

Emigration and problems with the law
In 2014, after being arrested in St. Petersburg for drug trafficking, Nechiporenko moved to Barcelona. He claims to have avoided a prison sentence in Russia by paying a bribe. However, he was placed on Interpol's wanted list.

In early 2016, he was arrested and spent approximately three and a half months in the Spanish prison "Soto del Real." Even behind bars, Oleg continued to write music—many of the tracks on subsequent albums were created during this period.

Later, he repeatedly stated that he lived in Europe thanks to the financial support of his parents.

On November 14, 2021, Kizaru was arrested again, this time in Germany, at the request of Interpol.

Directness and outrageousness: He's known for his harsh remarks about his colleagues (for example, calling Kanye West's work "shit") and provocative behavior. He admits that he speaks "the truth that no one likes."
· Romantic and purist: He's been called "the last romantic" for his dedication to old-school gangsta rap. He's consistent in his music and style, remaining true to the genre's canons.
· "True" gangster: His biography (arrests, trafficking, escape) creates the image of a "hardened veteran." However, he can be ironic and self-critical, and his image is often perceived with irony.
Vulnerability and reflection: Behind his brutality lies a capacity for vulnerability. His autobiography, "Déjà Vu," is full of revelations—from childhood trauma (his father survived an assassination attempt) to his first love ("Alice was magical, but turned out to be a slut").

This complex character was shaped by a difficult life: he was born into a wealthy family, but after losing his fortune and running afoul of the law, he moved to Barcelona. The rapper combines categoricalness with reflection, and his outrageous behavior is often just a way of expressing what he believes to be true.
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