Rapper Xen on being a dad "I want to show my kids that they can achieve anything"

On Thursday afternoon, rapper Xen took to the South Stage at Openair Frauenfeld. After his performance, the Dietiker spoke to blue News about being a dad. And admits how much strength rapping gives him.

He worked on his first album for four years before finally releasing it in 2015. Today, Xen performs on big stages, such as at the Frauenfeld Openair on Thursday afternoon - and is a household name on the Swiss rap scene.

The Dietiker comes across as reflective and at peace with himself. But that wasn't always the case: "My first album is called 'Ich gäge mich' and it really was a me-against-me," says the 34-year-old. Working on the album was a form of therapy for him. He believes that many people around him are struggling with trauma.

Xen recently became a dad again

Xen is currently very happy with his three children. The dialect rapper recently became a dad again. The hip-hop musician says: "It used to be all about my ego. Today, I always ask myself what I can give the kids."

He wants to be a role model for his three boys and convey the feeling that their daddy is doing something good. "I hope it motivates them to give it their all and shows them that they can achieve anything," says Xen.

Find out what else Xen has to say about being a dad and how important his faith is to him in the video. Fans of Swiss hip-hop can watch Xen's Openair Frauenfeld concert tonight here.

Experience the best concerts with blue Music

zVg

With blue Music and as a sponsor of the most renowned music festivals in Switzerland, Swisscom creates unique experiences on site, on the road and at home. We accompany many of the best and biggest national open airs and show the stars of the scene in front of and behind the scenes exclusively on all our channels: online at blue News, on social media and with blue Zoom and blue TV also on the big screen at home.