13 Facts About Hichkas

Hichkas is considered one of the pioneers of Iranian hip hop and is nicknamed "Father of Persian Rap" by his fans.

Hichkas became a representation of the Iranian underclass and reflected the angst of the young Iranians.

Hichkas has been influential for many artists of various genres and is often cited as one of the greatest rappers of Iranian hip hop.

Hichkas is the founder of the label 021 which is considered the first Persian hip hop group.

Hichkas's songs are themed around social and cultural issues in Iran and his lyrical ability and influence pervade the hip-hop and rap genre, placing him at the forefront of contemporary Iranian music, inspiring a new generation of Iranian songwriters and artists.

Hichkas has appeared as a guest speaker at many universities including Oxford University, Cambridge University, and Calgary University and discussing Iranian poetry, the Iranian underground music scene, and the effect of the internet on music publishing in Iran.

Hichkas has collaborated with a number of International hip hop artists including the American hip hop artist Kool G Rap.

Hichkas's highly anticipated second album Mojaz was released in March 2020, after 8 years of its initial announcement.

Hichkas lived in Germany until he was two years old and then lived in the Vanak neighborhood of Tehran.

Hichkas was studying translation at Garmsar University but dropped out of college for personal reasons and in order to pursue Persian hip hop.

Hichkas's father is from the Ziaabad village of Qazvin and has a family relationship with Hossein Lashkari.

Hichkas is married to the British-based Iranian feminist activist Azadeh Akbari.

Hichkas gained attention when he began rapping in Persian about social problems and the younger generation in Iran.