Ikkimel Biography: Siblings, Net Worth, Age, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Albums, Singles, Boyfriend, Lyrics, EPs

Ikkimel, born Melina Gaby Strauß in Berlin-Tempelhof, Germany, is a rising German rapper known for her provocative lyrics and genre-blending sound.

She launched her music career in 2022 and gained attention with tracks like Keta und Krawall and Jiggy. Her debut album, Fotze (2025), debuted in the Top 10 in Germany.

Profile

• Full Name: Melina Gaby Strauß
• Stage Name: Ikkimel
• Born: 2000
• Age: 25 years old
• Birthplace: Berlin‑Tempelhof, Germany
• Nationality: German
• Occupation: Rapper, Musician, Performer
• Height: 5 feet and 6 inches tall
• Parent: Mr. and Mrs. Strauß
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $2.2 million

Early Life And Education

Ikkimel (Melina Gaby Strauß) was born in Berlin-Tempelhof in 2000 and is currently 25 years old. She was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Strauß in Berlin and has one sibling whose name is not widely available. She is of German ethnicity.

Acknowledging her academic side, she earned a combined Bachelor’s degree in German philology and social & cultural anthropology, with a focus on linguistics at the Free University of Berlin. She also worked at the university’s Brain Language Laboratory before fully dedicating herself to Music.

Career

Ikkimel debuted with provocative, hyper-sexualized rap in 2022 and quickly gained attention. Her style, famously dubbed “Fotzen‑Style,” merges hardcore hip‑hop, techno, hyperpop, and sharp satire. In 2023, she released her first EP, Aszendent Bitch, and signed to Four Music (a major label) the same year.

Her 2023 breakout single “Keta und Krawall” brought chart success in Germany. The follow-up EP, “Hat sie nicht gesagt,” dropped in 2024, and she featured on the hit track “Deutschland” with Ski Aggu.

In February 2025, she released her debut album, Fotze, which debuted at #8 and included the Top 3 single “Jiggy” featuring Filow. She is known for bold, controversial lyrics and performance art that challenge gender and social norms.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: Ikkimel (official)

Personal Life

German rapper and music singer Ikkimel, born as Melina Gaby Strauß, is currently unmarried and has no children. There is no publicly available information about any of her previous or current romantic relationships. Regarding her height, Melina Gaby Strauß stands at 5 feet and 6 inches tall.

Discography

Album:

• Fotze (2025)

EPs:

• Aszendent Bitch (2023)
• Hat sie nicht gesagt (2024)

Notable Singles:

• Keta und Krawall
• Deutschland (with Ski Aggu)
• Bikini grell
• Nachtschicht
• Jiggy (feat. Filow)
• Bös­er Junge

Net Worth

Ikkimel’s net Worth is estimated at around $2.2 million, earned through music sales, streaming royalties, live performances, collaborations, and growing visibility. Her unique image and controversial style have made her one of Germany’s most talked-about emerging rappers today.