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Tarkan Karaalioğlu (born 21 September 1976), better known as MOK, is a German rapper of Turkish descent. His name "MOK" means "Muzik oder Knast" ("Music or jail"). It was awarded to him by Berlin hip hopper Maxim. He is a member of rap crew Die Sekte. He got his own label at Sony BMG called Yo!Musix.

MOK
MOK (right) rapping with Bass Sultan Hengzt [de] (left) in 2006
Background information
Birth name	Tarkan Karaalioğlu
Born	(1976-09-21) September 21, 1976 (age 47) Berlin-Neukölln, Germany
Origin	Turkey
Genres	Gangsta Rap Hip-Hop & Rap
Years active	1997 to present
Labels	Yo!Musix (2006-2009) Sektenmuzik

MOK is well known for his controversies with other German rappers, including Bushido, Kool Savas,^[1] and Farid Bang.^[2] During his career he released many diss tracks, but they did not receive much attention, so the others did not respond.

Discography edit

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Albums edit

2004: Neukölln Hustler
2007: Hustler
2007: Straßenmukke
2008: Geldwäsche (with G-Hot)
2009: Most Wanted
2013: Ghetto Picasso

Extended plays edit

2002: Fick M.O.R.
2005: Muzik oder Knast

Mixtapes edit

2006: Badboys
2006: Das Beste
2006: Badboys 2
2008: Jailhouse Pop

Singles edit

2007: Big Boss
2007: Hustler

References edit

^ "Deutschrap Vom Feinsten - MOK disst Kool Savas und M.O.R. + spricht u.a. über sein Verhältnis zu Staiger [VIDEO]". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2010-06-20.
^ "Spit-TV.de - Spit-TV: MOK vs. Farid Bang - Feature auf Bad Boys 2? [News & Statement]". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2010-06-20.

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