Rapper Ben Fero reappears after years, poses with Feyyaz Yiğit
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Turkish rapper Ben Fero has reappeared after a long hiatus, posing for a photo with comedian Feyyaz Yiğit.
- Ben Fero, known for hits like "Demet Akalın," garnered over 400 million streams but took a break from music and social media for about 1.5 years.
- The photo, shared on social media, has sparked excitement among fans and speculation about a potential new project.
Turkish rapper Ben Fero, who achieved millions of streams during a peak period for rap music in Turkey, has resurfaced after a prolonged silence. The artist, who had been absent from digital platforms and public events, has generated excitement among fans with a recent photograph.
Ben Fero, particularly known for his song "Demet Akalın" and his collaboration with the pop music star, had amassed over 400 million streams on digital platforms, making a significant mark on the rap scene. However, after this surge in popularity, he took a break from his music career, producing no new projects for an extended period and seemingly retreating from public life. His last release was "Zor Değil" in 2025, after which he disconnected from the digital world.
The rapper's absence from social media, with no posts for approximately 1.5 years, had made him a subject of curiosity for his fans. His current appearance was revealed through a surprise meeting. A photograph featuring the rapper alongside comedian and actor Feyyaz Yiğit, known for the series "Gibi," was shared on social media. The image quickly became a trending topic, raising questions about whether the duo is collaborating on a new project and offering some solace to Ben Fero's eager fans.
Born Ferhat Yılmaz, Ben Fero was born in Bonn, Germany, in 1991. He has roots in Sivas on his mother's side and Trabzon on his father's. After completing his high school education, he pursued university studies between 2005 and 2010. He fulfilled his military service in Cyprus. Ben Fero has been involved in rap music as an amateur for many years, first discovering the genre at age 8 through listening to Tupac Shakur. He began amateur rap experiments in the early 2000s. His first professional work was the song 'Mahallemiz Esmer' in 2018. He also released a music video for his song "Babafingo" on February 20, 2019, which quickly garnered over a million views.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.