ApeCrime Biography: Age, Net Worth, Songs & Albums, Members, YouTube, Instagram, Nicknames
ApeCrime was a popular German comedy and music trio that gained massive fame through YouTube sketches, parodies, music videos, and humorous content starting in the late 2000s.
Known for their energetic, relatable comedy about everyday life, relationships, gaming, and pop culture parodies (e.g., “Songs in Real Life,” “Like a Boss” series), they became one of Germany’s pioneering YouTube acts.
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- Members Real Names: Cengiz Dogrul, Andre Schiebler, Jan-Christoph Meyer
- Stage Name: ApeCrime
- Active From: 2008 (early videos; official channel 2011)
- Origin: Stadthagen (later Hamburg and Cologne), Germany
- Active Until: December 2019 (disbanded)
- Nationality: German
- Occupation: YouTubers, Comedians, Musicians
- Net Worth: $10 million
Early Life and Members
ApeCrime members grew up in Stadthagen, Germany, and met through shared interests in acting, comedy, and music.
Cengiz Dogrul
- Date of Birth: May 11, 1990
- Age: 35
- Place of Birth: Stadthagen, Germany
- Ethnicity: German (Turkish descent)
- Religion: Unknown
- Parents: Unknown
- Siblings: Unknown
- Education: Studied acting (dropped out)
- Early Life: Studied acting with Andre; began posting videos in 2008. Known for charismatic, humorous persona.
Andre Schiebler
- Date of Birth: 1990s
- Age: Mid-30s
- Place of Birth: Stadthagen, Germany
- Ethnicity: German
- Religion: Unknown
- Parents: Unknown
- Siblings: Unknown
- Education: Studied acting (dropped out)
- Early Life: Close collaborator with Cengiz; focused on sketches and music production.
Jan-Christoph Meyer
- Date of Birth: 1990s
- Age: Mid-30s
- Place of Birth: Stadthagen, Germany
- Ethnicity: German
- Religion: Unknown
- Parents: Unknown
- Siblings: Unknown
- Education: Studied directing (dropped out)
- Early Life: Handled directing and creative aspects; completed the trio’s dynamic.
Formation
The trio started in 2008 with videos on an original channel (suspended), relaunching as ApeCrimeReloaded in 2011.
They moved to Hamburg for studies, then Cologne for the Ponk collective (2012–2013). Their sketches, parodies, and songs went viral, leading to full-time content creation.
Career
ApeCrime exploded with comedy sketches (“7 Arten von Freundinnen,” “Kinder früher vs. heute”), music parodies (“Songs in Real Life”), and albums blending hip-hop and comedy. They released EPs/albums like BANG! (2014) and collaborated widely.
Peak popularity in 2010s with millions of subscribers. Disbanded in December 2019; members pursued solo projects (e.g., Andre as AndersonRey, Cengiz in music/comedy). Legacy includes cultural impact on German YouTube.
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @apecrime
- YouTube Channel: ApeCrime
Personal Life
Cengiz Dogrul: Height Unknown. Marriages Unknown. Children Unknown. Previously with Sarah Liz (YouTuber); private post-disband.
Andre Schiebler: Height Unknown. Marriages Unknown. Children Unknown. Dating History Unknown.
Jan-Christoph Meyer: Height Unknown. Marriages Unknown. Children Unknown. Dating History Unknown.
Net Worth
Wealth from YouTube ads (billions of views), music sales, tours, merch, and sponsorships during active years. Their net worth is around $10 million. Individual pursuits continue generating income.
Discography
- BANG! (2014) – includes “BANG!,” “Affengang”
- Other releases: Parodies, singles like “Ich trau mich nicht,” “Swing dein Ding”
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