Rapper Haftbefehl Announces Health-Related Performance Break

German rapper Haftbefehl, whose real name is Aykut Anhan, has announced an indefinite break from performing live due to significant health challenges. In an Instagram post, the 40-year-old artist stated he is currently "emotionally and physically not in the condition to perform."

Haftbefehl was scheduled to perform at the World Club Dome in Frankfurt earlier this month but canceled shortly before the event. Ski Aggu stepped in as a last-minute replacement. The rapper expressed that making this public was difficult, referencing ongoing "health and personal challenges" that have been exacerbated by the "great attention" and "hype" following a recent Netflix documentary.

The documentary, titled 'Babo – Die Haftbefehl-Story,' released last year, offered an intimate look into Haftbefehl's struggles with drug addiction, including cocaine use and a past incident where he had to be revived after an overdose. The article does not specify whether his current health issues are directly related to his past substance abuse.

He emphasized the need for rest and time to focus on his recovery and regain strength. Haftbefehl did not provide further details regarding the specific nature of his health condition.