Kool Savas Biography: Wife, Child, Siblings, Net Worth, Age, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Studio Albums, Mixtapes, Awards

Kool Savas, born Savaş Yurderi on February 10, 1975, in Aachen, Germany, is a German rapper and one of the pioneers of German hip-hop. He is known for his sharp lyrics and battle rap style.

With hit albums like Der beste Tag meines Lebens, Aura, and KKS, he has influenced multiple generations of German rap artists.

Profile

• Full Name: Savaş Yurderi
• Stage Name: Kool Savas
• Born: February 10, 1975
• Age: 50 years old
• Birthplace: Aachen, Germany
• Nationality: German
• Occupation: Rapper, Songwriter, Label Founder
• Height: 6 feet (183 cm)
• Parent: Hilde Yurderi (mother), Fazli Yurderi (father)
• Siblings: Sinan Yurderi
• Spouse: Maria Yurderi
• Children: One child
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $8 million

Early Life And Education

Kool Savas was born Savaş Yurderi on February 10, 1975, in Aachen, Germany. He is 50 years old. His mother is Hilde Yurderi, and his father is Fazli Yurderi. He has a brother named Sinan Yurderi.

His father is originally from Çorum, Turkey, and was politically active, which resulted in his imprisonment; his mother fled back to Germany with their baby, Savaş. The family reunited and moved to Kreuzberg, Berlin, in 1987.

He grew up immersed in German and Turkish culture, developed a passion for rap influenced by early West Coast hip-hop, and later pursued a full-time career in the music industry. Ethnically Turkish-German, he was raised in a predominantly secular household.

Career

Kool Savas began his career in the mid-1990s under the alias “Juks,” performing in English with groups such as Master of Rap. In 1997, he co-founded Battle-Rap duo Westberlin Maskulin and later the collective Masters of Rap.

His breakthrough came with the mixtape LMS and its provocative tracks, which sparked attention. In 2002, he founded his own label, Optik Records, and released his debut solo album Der beste Tag meines Lebens, which achieved platinum certification in Germany.

Over the next two decades, Kool Savas solidified his status as one of Germany’s most influential rappers through albums such as Tot oder lebendig (2007), Aura (2011), Märtyrer (2014), and KKS (2019), which debuted at number one. In 2012, he formed the duo Xavas with Xavier Naidoo and released the album Gespaltene Persönlichkeit, further expanding his mainstream appeal.

His production and business ventures include establishing Essah Entertainment and a booking agency, as well as diversifying into tobacco and lifestyle products. He remains active in music and has served as a coach on the German rap edition of The Voice in 2023.

Awards and Nominations

• VIVA Comet Award – Hip-Hop National (2003)
• MTV TRL Most Wanted – Best Video for “Das Urteil” (2005)
• German Music Authors’ Prize – “Most Successful Work of the Year” (Ohne Dich)
• Multiple platinum and gold certifications across albums and singles

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @koolsavas

Personal Life

German rapper Kool Savas is currently married to Maria Yurderi, and they have one child. He has also lived for many years with his artistic and former romantic partner, Melbeatz (producer Melanie Wilhelm), with whom he produced much of his early music. He has maintained a vegetarian lifestyle since age 18. He stands approximately 6 feet tall (183 cm).

Discography

Studio Albums:

• Der beste Tag meines Lebens (2002)
• Tot oder lebendig (2007)
• Aura (2011)
• Märtyrer (2014)
• KKS (2019)
• Aghori (2021)

Collaborations & Crews:

• Westberlin Maskulin (with Taktloss)
• Masters of Rap
• Xavas (with Xavier Naidoo)

Mixtapes & Compilations:

• Kool Savas goes Hollywood (2004)
• Die John Bello Story series
• Optik Takeover! (2006)

Other Projects:

• Autobiography King of Rap (2021)
• Coach role on The Voice Rap (2023)

Net Worth

Kool Savas’s net Worth is estimated at approximately $8 million. His earnings stem from sales and streams of solo and collaborative albums, music production, label revenues, live performances, and entrepreneurial businesses, including Essah Entertainment, a booking agency, and his own lifestyle and tobacco ventures. Property investments and diversified brand partnerships also contribute to his wealth.