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Cem Anhan (born 23 May 1991), known professionally as Capo or Capo Azzlack, is a German rapper of Turkish and Zaza-Kurdish descent. He is the younger brother of the rapper Haftbefehl.[1]

Life and career

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Anhan was born in Offenbach am Main, Germany. He grew up in a Turkish-speaking household, raised by a Turkish mother from Giresun and a ZazaKurdish father from the East Turkish province of Tunceli.[1] Anhan's father committed suicide when he was nine years old.[2] Anhan's older brother Aykut Anhan, known as Haftbefehl fled to Istanbul in 2006, because of an impending imprisonment.[3]

Haftbefehl released his second studio album Kanackis in February 2012.[4] Capo had a guest part on the song Party mit uns.[4] Capo released his first single as a lead artist, "Hater / Erzähl' ma" on 19 August 2013.[5] His first studio album, Hallo Monaco was released on 4 October 2013 and debuted on number 21 of the German album charts.[6] He went into a hiatus following his album release. In April 2017, he announced his second studio album, Alles auf Rot,[7] which was released on 7 July 2017. The album reached the top 10 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
GER
[8]
AUT
[9]
SWI
[10]
G.L.O.N.L
  • released 2013
  • label: Glory Boyz
  • formats: digital download
  • has features from Chief Keef, Ballout and G Herbo
Hallo Monaco
  • Released: 4 October 2013
  • Label: Azzlack
  • Formats: CD, digital download
21 40 28
Alles auf Rot
  • Released: 7 July 2017
  • Label: Azzlack
  • Formats: CD, digital download
4 6 9
Hyat
  • Released: 2 July 2021
  • Label: Warner
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
19 33 20

Collaborative albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions
GER
[8]
AUT
[9]
SWI
[10]
Capimo
(with Nimo)[11]
7 5 16

Singles

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List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
GER
[8]
AUT
[9]
SWI
[10]
"Hater / Erzähl' ma" 2013
"Champagner für alle" 2014
"Julius Cesar"
(featuring Haftbefehl)
"Intro" 2017 Alles auf Rot
"GGNIMG"
"Mainhattan City Gang" 78
"Lambo Diablo GT"
(featuring Nimo)
21 39
"Matador"
(featuring Tommy)
"Alles auf Rot" 60
"Totentanz"
"Mon Chéri"
(featuring Nimo)
9 10 38 non-album singles
"Flouz"
(with Azzi Memo)
2018
"Flouz"
(with Azzi Memo)
"International Gangstas"[12]
(with Farid Bang and 6ix9ine feat. SCH)
5 11 8
"Lean"
(with Nimo)
12 27 43 Capimo
"Zoey"
(with Nimo)
8 35 36
"Anderes Niveau"
(with Nimo)
58
"Shem Shem & Sex"
(with Nimo)
2019 12 32 44
"Roadrunner"
(with Nimo)
23 53 92
"Leyla"
(with Nimo)
13 29 53
"Planlos"
(with Nimo)
64
"Dunkel"
(with Nimo)
23 43 49
"Hadouken" 52 non-album singles
"Alexander Wang" 25 63 83
"Run Run Run" 6 25
"Im Rhythmus gefangen" 11 30 38
"Puls steigt" 50
"Karakol" 2020 15 32 36
"Cannabe" 46

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from Grokipedia
Marvin Carr (April 22, 1993 – July 11, 2015), known professionally as Capo, was an American rapper and songwriter from , , best known as a member of the drill music collective Glory Boyz Entertainment (GBE), later rebranded as Glo Gang. Affiliated closely with , the label's founder, Capo contributed to the drill scene through his raw, street-oriented lyricism and collaborations that captured the city's violent urban environment. His career, though brief, included several mixtapes and singles that gained traction within the underground hip-hop community, such as the 2015 release G.L.O.N.L. 2 and tracks like "Hate Me" featuring . Capo emerged in the early 2010s amid Chicago's burgeoning movement, joining GBE around the time of its founding in 2011 and becoming part of a roster that included prominent figures like . He released music independently, focusing on themes of street life, loyalty, and survival, with notable singles including "" and "Swag School," which showcased his energetic flow and ties to the Glo Gang aesthetic. Prior to his death, Capo had been actively recording, having recently returned from a session in . On July 11, 2015, Capo was fatally shot in a drive-by attack in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood, at the age of 22; he was struck in the hip and back and pronounced dead later that day at Advocate Christ Medical Center. The incident, which occurred around 1:45 p.m. in the 7700 block of South Kingston Avenue, also led to the death of a 13-month-old boy killed by the fleeing suspect's vehicle shortly afterward. Antoine Watkins, the driver of the fleeing vehicle that killed the boy, was later charged with the boy's murder and held without bail, highlighting the ongoing violence that permeated the drill scene and claimed several GBE affiliates, including Mario "Big Glo" Hess in 2014.

Early life

Family background

Marvin Carr was born on April 22, 1993, in Chicago, Illinois. He had older brothers named Rio, Big Dub, and , as well as a younger brother who later became affiliated with the NLMB street organization. Carr was cousins with fellow GBE rapper Mario "Big Glo" Hess, who was killed in a shooting in 2011.

Childhood and early influences

Carr grew up on 's South Side in neighborhoods such as O'Block (Parkway Gardens) and Front Street, areas known for their socio-economic challenges and gang activity. His early life was shaped by the urban environment of these communities, where he became involved with local street groups including O'Block and Front Street affiliates, later associating with NLMB (No Limit Muskegon Boys). Immersed in the burgeoning Chicago drill scene during his teenage years, Carr's influences included the raw street-oriented music and culture of the South Side, leading to his entry into around 2012.

Career

Beginnings and mixtapes (2012–2016)

Capo emerged in Chicago's scene in the early 2010s, aligning with and joining Glory Boyz Entertainment (GBE) around its founding in 2011. As an initially, he built a local following through features on GBE projects and independent tracks that emphasized street life, gang affiliations, and survival in Chicago's South Side. His raw lyricism and energetic delivery contributed to the collective's sound, appearing on mixtapes like 's Bang series and Fredo Santana's Fredo Kruger. In 2013, Capo released his debut mixtape G.L.O.N.L. (Glo Life or No Life) independently via GBE, featuring 16 tracks with collaborations including on "Hate Me" and production from . The project captured the gritty aesthetics of , with songs like "SRT8" and "Swag School" gaining underground traction through platforms like and . This release solidified his role within Glo Gang, the rebranded GBE, amid the label's rising prominence in hip-hop. Leading up to 2015, Capo continued recording, releasing G.L.O.N.L. 2 in March and Welcome 2 Chiraq later that year, both showcasing his ties to the movement with tracks like "Forgiatos" and "Glo Gang." These mixtapes, distributed digitally, highlighted themes of loyalty and urban violence, reflecting the environment of his Englewood neighborhood. His work during this period, though not charting commercially, influenced the broader rap wave and earned respect within the drill community. Capo was actively preparing more material, including sessions in , before his death in July 2015.

Breakthrough and major releases (2017–2020)

Following Capo's death, several posthumous projects were released by GBE affiliates. In 2015, G.L.O.N.L. 3 surfaced with select tracks, though a full version remained unreleased until fan compilations in later years. The most notable posthumous mixtape, Welcome 2 Chiraq Part 2, arrived in 2017, featuring unreleased verses and collaborations with Glo Gang members like and Ballout. This 20-track effort continued his style, with production emphasizing heavy 808s and , and received attention in hip-hop circles for preserving his legacy. During 2018–2020, additional unreleased tracks and features appeared on streaming platforms, including appearances on tribute compilations and GBE retrospectives. No major solo releases occurred, but his earlier work saw renewed streams, particularly "Hate Me," which amassed millions of plays on as of 2020. These efforts highlighted Capo's enduring influence on drill, though the label's internal issues limited broader distribution.

Recent work and collaborations (2021–present)

Since 2021, no new posthumous albums have been officially released for Capo as of November 2025. Unreleased snippets and fan-curated playlists continue to circulate on platforms like and , maintaining interest among drill enthusiasts. His catalog, including classics like G.L.O.N.L., remains available on streaming services, with over 100,000 monthly listeners on , reflecting sustained legacy within the Glo Gang narrative. Collaborations from his lifetime, such as features on Chief Keef's projects, occasionally resurface in remasters, but no significant new developments have emerged.

Discography

Studio albums

Capo did not release any studio albums during his lifetime. Posthumous releases are categorized as mixtapes below.

Collaborative albums

Capo had no full-length collaborative albums.

Mixtapes

Capo's releases were primarily mixtapes associated with Glo Gang, focusing on drill themes. Several were released posthumously following his death in 2015.
TitleRelease dateLabelNotes
G.L.O.N.L.November 7, 2013Glo GangDebut mixtape; stands for "Glo Life or No Life." 17 tracks.
G.L.O.N.L. 2January 20, 2015Glo GangFollow-up mixtape. 18 tracks.
Welcome 2 July 13, 2015Glo GangPosthumous tribute mixtape. Produced by and others.
G.L.O.N.L. 3August 7, 2015Glo GangPosthumous release. 14 tracks.
Welcome 2 Part 2November 7, 2017Glo GangPosthumous sequel.
Still Cappin2019IndependentPosthumous mixtape. 15 tracks.
As of November 2025, no additional mixtapes have been released.

Singles

Capo released several singles and features, often tied to his mixtapes or Glo Gang projects. Notable ones include:
Title (featuring artists)YearAlbum/Notes
"G.L.O.N.L."2013Lead single from debut mixtape.
"Hate Me" (feat. )2013Early collaboration; gained underground traction.
""2014Non-album single reflecting drill themes.
"Swag School"2015Posthumous single; produced by ; music video released July 13, 2015. Over 6 million views as of 2024.
These singles contributed to Capo's presence in the Chicago drill scene but did not chart on major official charts. Additional tracks appear on Glo Gang compilations and features with artists like and .
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