Azerbaijani rapper Rashadat Aliyev, known by his stage name Qəza Boss, has been killed while fighting in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, according to Bizim.Media.
The news was confirmed by fellow rapper Akbar Novruzlu (Epi), who stated that Aliyev had joined the conflict on the Russian side.
Details surrounding the circumstances of his death have not yet been made public.
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Aliyev was known in Azerbaijan’s underground hip-hop scene for his aggressive lyrical style and politically charged performances.
His reported participation in the war – and subsequent death – has sparked widespread discussion on social media about the involvement of foreign nationals in the conflict.
