Hassan Shakosh Biography: Wife, Age, Songs, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Kids, Wikipedia

Biography

Hassan Shakosh (حسن شاكوش) is a prominent Egyptian singer and performer specializing in mahreganat (مهرجانات) and shaabi street-pop music, blending energetic rhythms with contemporary Arabic pop elements.

Born on August 12, 1987, in Boulaq Ad Dakrour, Giza, Egypt, he rose to widespread fame around 2019–2020 with viral hits like “Mahragan Bent El Geran” (featuring Omar Kamal), “Baskotaya M2armesha“, “Habibty“, and “Oud Al Batal“, many of which amassed hundreds of millions of views on YouTube and strong streaming numbers across platforms like Spotify and Anghami.

Before focusing on music, he played football for the Egyptian club Ismaily SC. His uplifting yet street-rooted style often reflects everyday life, aspirations, and social vibes in Egypt, earning him millions of followers on Instagram (over 3 million) and other platforms.

He has collaborated with artists such as Hamo Bika and Wegz, and his tracks have appeared in various media, including international placements in Marvel’s Moon Knight series. Shakosh remains one of the most streamed and influential voices in modern Egyptian popular music.

Egyptian singer
Hassan Shakosh
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Hassan Mansour Shakosh
Stage Name:	Hassan Shakosh
Born:	12 August 1987 (age 38 years old)
Place of Birth:	Boulaq Ad Dakrour, Giza, Egypt
Nationality:	Egyptian
Education:	N/A
Height:	178 cm
Parents:	N/A
Siblings:	Mohamed Shakosh
Spouse:	Reem Tarek (m. 2023-2023)
Girlfriend • Partner:	Salma Magdy (ex.)
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Singer • Songwriter
Net Worth:	$4 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Hassan Shakosh (real name Hassan Mansour or Hassan Mansour Shakosh) was born on August 12, 1987, in the working-class neighbourhood of Boulaq al-Dakrour (بولاق الدكرور), Giza Governorate, Egypt.

He is of Egyptian Arab ethnicity and is Muslim. He grew up in a modest family. His father (who encouraged his singing talent and passed away when Hassan was younger) played a key role in nurturing his musical side.

Shakosh has spoken emotionally about holding his father in his final moments and the advice he received. He shares an especially close and affectionate bond with his mother, frequently posting photos with her during holidays, publicly celebrating her, and even kissing her feet in a viral show of respect.

He has at least one younger sibling: his brother, Mohamed Shakosh, a professional footballer (he has publicly congratulated him on club transfers and supported the family after their father’s passing).

Regarding education, Shakosh completed secondary (high school) education but did not pursue university studies, as his early focus shifted to football and work.

From childhood, he was passionate about football and played as a powerful defender for clubs including Ismaily SC (four years), Al-Tarsana, Telecom Egypt (Al-Ittisalat), and Samnoud. His tough playing style earned him the nickname “Shakosh” (meaning “hammer”).

Due to financial difficulties, long commutes, and limited opportunities, he left professional football in his early 20s. He then worked in furniture manufacturing and a shoe workshop, where he would sing while working. His family and local friends encouraged his voice, leading him to perform at weddings and neighbourhood parties before his breakthrough in mahraganat music.

Career

Hassan Shakosh started his career after switching from professional football to music in his early twenties. He played as a tough defender and earned the nickname “Shakosh,” meaning “hammer,” during his four years with Egyptian clubs Ismaily SC, Al-Tarsana, Telecom Egypt (Al-Ittisalat), and Samnoud.

Facing financial difficulties, long commutes, and few opportunities, he left football. He then worked in furniture making and at a shoe workshop, where he often sang while working. His family and friends noticed his strong voice and encouraged him to perform at local weddings, neighbourhood parties, and street events in Giza.

This helped him build a local following in the shaabi and growing mahraganat music scenes. His big break came around 2019 and 2020, when mahraganat, a lively Egyptian street-pop style with electronic beats, auto-tune, and honest lyrics about daily life, became popular.

Shakosh became famous through viral collaborations and solo songs that captured the energy, love, and celebrations of Egypt’s neighbourhoods. His biggest hit, “Mahragan Bent El Geran” (with Omar Kamal, released in late 2019), went viral on YouTube with hundreds of millions of views, topped global charts on SoundCloud, and became one of the most-streamed Arabic songs of 2020 on platforms like Anghami and Deezer.

The song even caught international attention, with Elon Musk among those who mentioned it. He followed up with more hits, including “Habibty” (with Yasmin Raeis), which also reached hundreds of millions of views and streams; “Baskotaya M2armesha” (with Hamada Magdy), a dance track with over 200 million views; “Oud Al Batal” (often with Omar Kamal); “Salka” (with Wegz, featured in Marvel’s Moon Knight series episode “The Friendly Type“); “انتى الوحش“; “قمبلة الجيل“; “El Basha Basha“; “يا ناس حاسدين“; and recent 2025–2026 releases like “حيروني عزبوني” (with Hamo Bika and Nour Eltot).

He often works with artists like Omar Kamal, Hamo Bika, and Wegz, and with producers like Islam Saso, creating energetic songs that stay true to street culture but also appeal to a wide audience. In 2020, he was the third-most-popular Arab singer on Anghami and ranked in the top 50 on Deezer in the MENA region.

His songs have appeared in ads, such as for the Halan ride-hailing app, and in the media. Shakosh faced setbacks when the Egyptian Musicians Syndicate restricted mahraganat performances in early 2020 due to concerns about lyrics, leading to temporary bans and disputes.

Despite this, he kept releasing music on his own, eventually got permission to perform again, and stayed popular through online platforms and live shows. By the mid-2020s, he is still a major figure in Egyptian pop music, with millions of social media followers, a steady stream of new singles and collaborations, and lasting popularity across the Arab world and beyond.

Social Media

• Instagram: Hassan Shakosh – حسن شاكوش (@hassan.shakosh)
• YouTube: Hassan Shakosh
• Facebook: حسن شاكوش – Hassan Shakosh‎ (@Official.HassanShakosh)

Personal Life

Hassan Shakosh was born on August 12, 1987, and is currently 38 years old. He stands at a height of 178 cm.

In March 2023, he married social media personality Reem Tarek in a lavish, high-profile wedding ceremony that drew widespread media attention, but the marriage proved extremely short-lived, ending in divorce after only around 55 days amid public arguments and mutual accusations.

The separation triggered a prolonged and highly publicized legal battle over alimony and financial settlements, which finally concluded in January 2026 when Shakosh paid his ex-wife 950,000 Egyptian pounds to resolve all claims. The couple has no children.

Prior to this marriage, Shakosh briefly dated Egyptian dancer Salma Magdy in an urfi (customary) relationship that ended controversially, and he had a broken engagement in 2020, called off by the woman’s family shortly after it began. He remains single with no confirmed new relationships or remarriage.

Net Worth

Hassan Shakosh‘s net worth is estimated at $4 million. This figure reflects his accumulated wealth from a highly successful career in mahraganat and shaabi music, driven by massive streaming revenues (his YouTube channel alone has amassed billions of views and generated substantial ad income), live performances, concerts, collaborations, social media endorsements, and other ventures, such as brand deals.

As one of Egypt’s most popular and streamed artists, his earnings have been bolstered by viral hits such as “Bent El Geran” and consistent releases, placing him among the top earners in modern Egyptian popular music.

Discography

Albums / Compilations

His main recognized album release is:

• Mahraganat Hassan Shakosh (2019) — A compilation-style album featuring around 48–49 early mahraganat tracks, including songs like “Ya Gada3,” “Mahragan Saheb Gaban,” “Esma We Nasseb,” “Mahragan Shabah El Magal,” and others. This serves as a collection of his initial street-pop works rather than a cohesive studio project.

Other occasional compilations or playlist-style releases appear under his name (e.g., “أغاني حسن شاكوش” on YouTube), but they are not formal studio albums. Most of his discography avoids full albums in favor of digital singles.

Singles (Solo or Lead Artist)

These are standalone releases where Shakosh is the primary artist, often high-energy anthems:

• Mahragan Bent El Geran (2020, though frequently listed as a single despite massive success)
• Habibty (2021)
• Baskotaya M2armesha
• Oud Al Batal
• لغبطيطا (Lghbtyta, 2020)
• انتى الوحش (2025)
• El Basha Basha (2026, with Nelly Karim but often credited under him)
• الباشا باشا (2026)
• الدروس المستفادة (2025)
• يا ناس حاسدين (عليا بي ايه – انا لو جيت) (2026)
• Ana Einy Ala El Tatoo (2019)
• شارع ايامي (from TV series El Prince, 2020)
• قمبلة الجيل (various versions, e.g., with اختي وصحبتي)

Collaborations / Featured Tracks

Shakosh frequently collaborates, with these tracks often released as joint singles:

• Mahragan Bent El Geran (feat. Omar Kamal, 2020) — his signature viral hit
• Salka (feat. Wegz) — featured in Marvel’s Moon Knight
• حيروني عزبوني (with Hamo Bika & Nour Eltot, 2026)
• Mahragan Albe Elly Kan Mabsout (with Felo & Hamo Bika)
• انتي الترند (لفيت العالم) (with Omar Kamal & Eslam Saso)
• احنا الاسود ياقلوب ياسود (feat. Mahmoud El Leithy, 2025)
• بموت ولا حد جمبيا (with Omar Kamal, 2025)
• Mahragan Chocolata Sayha Gowa Cake
• Fe AlBald Adma (with Hamo Bika & Omar Kamal)
• 100 Hesab (with Ahmed Saad)
• صاحبی دراعى (with Hamo Bika)
• Mahragan Ya Crona Ya Bent El Magnouna
• Mahragan Gabl El Halal (feat. various including Ali Qadoura & Felo)

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