»German rap has diversified« – a phrase that has been bandied about for years and doesn’t really mean anything. But no festival epitomises the »Binnez of Rap« as much as Tapefabrik. Back in 2012, the hip-hop instance at the Wiesbaden Schlachthof gave the middle finger to industrial, algorithmic and patriarchal structures – equal, diverse and always in favour of culture. Yes, real hip-hop.

Ein Wochenende für Legenden, Newcomer und alle dazwischen

While cultural spaces are being slashed these days as if the CDU/CSU had a OneBlade, Tapefabrik 2025 remains the Gallic village of German rap. In addition to old-school legends such as Retrogott & Hulk Hodn or Figub Brazlevic & MC Rene, 6 and 7 June June 2025, tick rap pioneer grim104, graffiti hoodboy Luvre47 and the rightly hyped Dortmund collective Patina Records will also be taking to the stage on the Rhine. Plus: panels and plenty of dialogue – as bold as a Wholecar, as raw as a throw-up.