Pavlos Fyssas
Greek rapper and political activist
Born
April 10th, 1979
46 years ago
Died
2013
12 years ago — 34 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Greece
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Became recognized as a prominent figure in the Greek hip hop scene. Actively engaged in political advocacy, addressing issues such as social inequality and racism through music. Gained attention for the track 'Gennaio' which addressed difficult social realities. Tragically killed in 2013, which sparked nationwide protests against far-right extremism.
Released the impactful song 'Gennaio'
Drew attention to social and political issues
Was an advocate against racism and fascism
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