Rapper Ikkimel Releases New Song After Controversial TV Appearance
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- German rapper Ikkimel released a new song titled "Miss Universe" featuring Tommy Cash, six weeks after a notable TV appearance.
- The song, which touches on themes of partying, sex, and drugs, references her controversial performance on ZDF's "Morgenmagazin."
- Ikkimel's earlier performance of "Fuรballmรคnner" on the morning show garnered significant media attention and international reactions.
German rapper Ikkimel has released a new song, "Miss Universe," featuring Tommy Cash, approximately six weeks after her provocative appearance on ZDF's "Morgenmagazin." The track delves into themes of partying, sex, and drugs, with lyrics that directly reference her earlier television performance.
Disturb them in the MoMa, high on ketamine.
One notable line in the song states, "Disturb them in the MoMa, high on ketamine," and declares, "Now international, I am a star." The release was accompanied by an Instagram post showing Ikkimel and Cash with bald heads, holding beer mugs and rifles, a striking visual that has drawn attention.
Now international I am a star.
Ikkimel's appearance on "Morgenmagazin" in early July, where she performed her song "Fuรballmรคnner," caused a stir. Her lyrics, which included lines like "Football men, all losers. Beer belly, bratwurst, tasty treat" and "Lattenkracher, Mertesacker, Tiki-Taka in a thong," left many viewers visibly stunned and seemingly paralyzed.
Football men, all losers. Beer belly, bratwurst, tasty treat.
The performance generated widespread media coverage, even reaching the United States, where rapper Doechii referenced Ikkimel's song in a TikTok video. The rapper's bold and unconventional style continues to make waves in the music and media landscape.
Lattenkracher, Mertesacker, Tiki-Taka in a thong.
Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.