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Gzuz
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Gzuz in 2017
Background information
Born (1988-06-29) 29 June 1988 (age 37)
Hamburg, West Germany
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active 2007–present
Associated acts 187 Strassenbande, Dutchavelli, Xatar, Noizy

Kristoffer Jonas Klauß (born 29 June 1988), known as Gzuz, is a German rapper and songwriter. He is well-known for his solo music. Gzuz is also a key member of the hip hop group 187 Strassenbande from Hamburg.

Discovering Gzuz's Journey

Kristoffer Klauß grew up in Hamburg with his mother and sister. He became interested in the vibrant street culture around him. As a young person, he showed talent in basketball. However, he later chose a different path.

Klauß found school challenging. He tried vocational training but decided it was not for him. In 2006, he joined the hip hop group 187 Strassenbande. His stage name, Gzuz, stands for "Ghetto-Zeug unzensiert". This means "Ghetto stuff uncensored."

In 2010, Gzuz was away from the music scene for a period. During this time, his group, 187 Strassenbande, showed their strong support for him. They even held a "Free Gzuz Tour" and sold special merchandise.

He returned to music in 2013 and joined the Uprising Tour. In 2014, he released the album High & hungrig with Bonez MC. This album was very popular, reaching number 9 on the German music charts.

His first solo album, Ebbe & Flut, came out in 2015. It quickly climbed to number 2 on the German album charts. In 2016, he teamed up with Bonez MC again for High & hungrig 2. This album was a huge success, hitting number 1 and earning Gold status.

Gzuz also gained attention in the United States. His music videos for "Was Hast Du Gedacht" and "Warum" were shared widely online.

Gzuz's Music Awards

Gzuz has received several awards for his music. These awards celebrate his contributions to hip hop.

  • HANS – The Hamburg Music Prize
    • 2016: Won "Song of the Year" for Ahnma. He shared this award with Beginner and Gentleman.
  • Prize for Pop Culture
    • 2016: Won "Favorite Video" for Ahnma. This was also with Beginner and Gentleman.
  • Hiphop.de Awards / Juice-Awards

Gzuz's Album Releases

Gzuz has released many albums both with his group and as a solo artist.

Albums with 187 Strassenbande

(For more details, see the discography of 187 Strassenbande)

  • 2009: 187 Strassenbande
  • 2011: Der Sampler II
  • 2015: Der Sampler III
  • 2017: Sampler 4
  • 2021: Sampler 5

Solo Albums

Year Title Chart Position
GER AUT SWI
2014 High & hungrig
(with Bonez MC)		 9 28 36
2015 Ebbe & Flut
(solo)		 2 8 4
2016 High & hungrig 2
(with Bonez MC)		 1 2 2
2018 Wolke 7
(solo)		 1 2 2
2020 Gzuz
(solo)		 1 1 2
2022 Große Freiheit
(solo)		 1 2 2
2024 Freitag der 13.
(solo)		 2 — 2

Collaborative Singles

Gzuz has also released popular songs with other artists.

Year Title Chart Position Album
GER AUT SWI
2017 "Mit den Jungz"
(Gzuz, Bonez MC & LX)		 11 45 62 Sampler 4
"Millionär"
(Bonez MC, Gzuz)		 2 29 32
"High Life"
(Bonez MC, RAF Camora, Gzuz & Maxwell)		 30 67  –
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