Zahide Kayaci (born 6 June 2010) mononymously known as Zah1de, is a German rapper, dancer and social media influencer . She first gained recognition through TikTok with million followers and likes before signing with Universal Music Group in 2024. She is currently a member of Berlin Gen Z dance group "Lunatix".
Kayaci is best known for her viral dances influenced content and early breakthrough in the German music industry. She is considered one of the youngest rising artists in German rap. In 2025, she gained additional recognition through her involvement in the viral TikTok challenge "Zah1de Won This Trend", a social media trend centred around fast paced choreography and short performance clips. She won Bambi Award and 2 YouTube Music Awards in November 2025.
Career
Kayaci began posting dance and performance content on TikTok in 2023 and quickly building a large audience.[1] Her visibility grew significantly through videos featuring the Lunatix dance crew.[2][3] In late 2024, she signed with Universal Music Group and officially transitioning from social media performer to recording artist.[4][5] She released several singles between 2024 and 2025, blending elements of German rap, pop and dance driven hooks.[6] Her viral presence and distinct youthful style contributed to her rapid rise in the German music scene.[7][8] She released her debut single "TikTok Sportlich" in 2024 at the age of 14, which resonated with her existing audience.[9]
Throughout 2025, Kayaci continued to release a series of singles including ''Ballert Auf Lautlos", "Mona Lisa Motion", "Zahide Did It Better", "Kotti d’Azur", "Uff Yaa", and "Rede" featuring benno!.[10][11] She gained major attention after her performance popularized the viral trend on TikTok "Zahide Won This Trend".[12][13] In November 2025, she won her first award Bambi Awards for Shooting Star of the Year and also begged two YouTube Music Awards for Newcomer of the Year and Most Used Song In Shorts for "Mona Lisa Motion" single.[14][15][16] Her debut studio album Pretty Privilege is scheduled for release in December 2025.[17]
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