Giwar Hajabi (Sorani Kurdish: , Central Kurdish pronunciation: [‘ iw : :’d bi:]; born December 24, 1981), better known by his stage name X A T A R (Central Kurdish pronunciation: [‘ t ]), is a German entrepreneur, publisher, rapper and producer of Kurdish descent. He is also founder and owner of the labels Alles oder Nix Records, Kopfticker Records, Groove Attack TraX and Goldmann Entertainment. Through his labels, he promoted hip hop musicians such as SSIO, Schwesta Ewa, Kalim, Eno, Mero, and Sero el Mero. In addition to his musical activities, Xatar expanded his entrepreneurial work with the fast food company Haval Grill, the hookah lounge Bar Noon, the tobacco brand Orijinal and jewelry and clothing design for Massari. He authored his autobiography Alles oder Nix: Bei uns sagt man, die Welt geh rt dir (“All or nothing: We say the world belongs to you”) in 2015. The newspaper Die Zeit calls him “The Hype Mashine” pointing out that each venture becomes a business.