Prinz Pi

Prinz Pi will perform at Große Freiheit 36 in Hamburg on October 9, 2026. Friedrich Kautz began in the Berlin underground in the late 1990s, first as Prinz Porno with direct battle rap, later as Prinz Pi with narrative, reflective lyrics. His songs combine everyday observations, social perspective and pop appeal with productions that range from boom-bap and alternative rap to melodic pop-rap.

From "Neopunk" and "Donnerwetter" through "Rebell ohne Grund" and "Kompass ohne Norden" to "pp=mc²", "Im Westen nix Neues" and "Nichts war umsonst", his catalogue spans the arc between rough beginnings and more accessible pieces. Occasionally his old alias Prinz Porno reappears, for example around "Teenage Mutant Horror Show 2"—a contrast that highlights the breadth of his work. Live, precise storytelling and clear hooks meet—sometimes edgy, sometimes melodic—with images of urban everyday life, pop reflexes and references that range from subculture to the arts pages. Anyone who values rap as a form of storytelling and is open to catchy choruses will find the mixture of bite and introspection that Prinz Pi has stood for for years.