Massiv

Wasiem Taha , better known as Massiv (born 9 November 1982), is a German gangsta rapper, Twitch streamer, YouTuber, and actor. He began his career in 2004 under the stage name Pitbull, but changed it to Massiv (German for “massive”) in 2005 or 2006. Both stage names are based on his massive physique, which has become his signature. Since 2022, he has been streaming on the streaming platform Twitch under the name MASSIV_65, and later uploads the streams to his YouTube series called MASSIV ON AIR. His streams are a type of podcasts in which he discusses musical, cultural, and social topics. He is socially critical and primarily expresses criticism of Israel, which he believes disregards the lives of children in Palestine. Massiv is of Palestinian descent.

Life and career

Early life Taha had been influenced by hip-hop from an early age. He moved to Berlin in 2005, having struggled to find a job after not finishing school.

2006: Early career and debut album

In July 2006 Taha's debut album, Blut gegen Blut, was released. On 22 August, Taha left the Horrorkore Entertainment label and signed to Sony BMG. Reasons for the separation were not mentioned.

The label has reportedly invested 250,000 euros into Taha's career. Frankfurt-based rapper Azad said in an interview that he was interested to sign Taha onto his label, Bozz Music.

Shooting In January 2008, Taha was purportedly shot three times by a masked man while talking on a cell phone near his car. Taha was subsequently hospitalized and lost a lot of blood, but was apparently able to leave the hospital later that same night. The Independent reported a rumor that the incident was a publicity stunt.

Discography

Solo Year Title Chart positions Sales GER AUT SWI 2004 Zahltag (aka Pitbull) 2006 Horrorkore Mixtape Teil 1(with MC Basstard) Blut gegen Blut 2007 Blut gegen Blut Re-Release 55 — — 2008 Ein Mann ein Wort 18 66 25 2009 Meine Zeit 30 53 32 Der Ghettotraum in Handarbeit 100 — — 2011 Blut gegen Blut II 22 42 32 Eine Kugel reicht nicht 58 70 50 2012 Solange mein Herz schlägt 18 43 22 2013 Blut gegen Blut III 4 13 7 2014 M10 3 14 6 2015 Ein Mann ein Wort II 16 62 18 2016 Raubtier 8 20 9 2017 BGB X 8 22 26 2018 M10 II 16 57 59 2020 Lativ 15 62 —

Singles Year Title Chart positions Album GER AUT SWI 2007 "Wenn der Mond in mein Ghetto kracht" 44 72 2008 "Weißt du wie es ist?" (samples "Sibylla" from Kingdom of Heaven ) 29 "Es tut mir Leid" 84 2009 "Hollyhood" / "MAS Techno" 2018 "Hubba Bubba" (feat. Capital Bra) 43 65

Free tracks and other releases Year Title Info(s) 2006 "Weil es meine Strasse ist" Released on the Juice CD #67. "Stellungnahme" Diss vs. Manuellsen, Snaga & Pillath. "Nichts als mein Hemd an" Der Spiegel Exclusive. 2007 "Von der Siedlung in das Blockhaus" Released on the Juice CD #81. "Kein Ausweg" (with Shai) "Die Antwort" Diss vs. Manuellsen, Snaga & Pillath. "Opferfest" Diss vs. Shok-Muzik. 2008 "Gangsta Shit" (with Hot Rod of G Unit) Released on the Juice CD #84 "Ohne euch wäre ich nichts" 2009 "Meine Zeit"