{{short description|German rapper (born 2010)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2026}} {{Infobox person | name = Zah1de | image = | caption = Kayaci in 2025 | birth_name = Zahide Kayaci | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2010|06|06|df=y}} | birth_place = Berlin, Germany | occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|dancer|influencer}} | years_active = 2023{{ndash}}present | module = {{infobox musical artist |embed = yes |background = |instruments = |genre = {{hlist|German rap|dance}} | label = Universal Music Group }} }} '''Zahide Kayaci''' (born 6 June 2010) known mononymously as '''Zah1de''', is a German rapper, dancer and social media influencer. She first gained recognition through TikTok with million followers and likes before signing with Universal Music Group in 2024. She is currently a member of Berlin Gen Z dance group "Lunatix".
Kayaci is best known for her viral dances influenced content and early breakthrough in the German music industry. She is considered one of the youngest rising artists in German rap. In 2025, she gained additional recognition through her involvement in the viral TikTok challenge "Zah1de Won This Trend", a social media trend centred around fast paced choreography and short performance clips. She won Bambi Award and 2 YouTube Music Awards in November 2025.
== Career == Kayaci began posting dance and performance content on TikTok in late 2023 and quickly building a large audience.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Der Hype um die Berliner Tiktok-Tanzschule Lunatix |url=https://omr.com/de/daily/tiktok-lunatix-zahide |access-date=4 December 2025 |website=OMR |language=de}}</ref> Her visibility grew significantly through videos featuring the Lunatix dance crew.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pp |first=Von |date=11 April 2025 |title=ZAH1DE veröffentlicht neuen Song "Mona Lisa Motion (Einmal um die Welt)" |url=https://www.magdeburg-klickt.de/zah1de-veroeffentlicht-neuen-song-mona-lisa-motion-einmal-um-die-welt/ |access-date=4 December 2025 |website=Presseportal Magdeburg |language=de}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Herzog |first=Michael |title=Wie sich die 14-jährige Rapperin ZAH1DE lautlos ins Spotlight ballert |url=https://hiphop.de/magazin/hintergrund/hate-hype-14-jaehrige-rapperin-zah1de-ballert-sich-lautlos-ins-spotlight-414213 |access-date=4 December 2025 |website=Hiphop.de |language=de-DE}}</ref> In late 2024, she signed with Universal Music Group and officially transitioning from social media performer to recording artist.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |title=ZAH1DE veröffentlichte ihre neue Single Kotti d'Azur |url=https://www.magdeburger-news.de/index.php?c=20250802035033&tag=Song&this=frame |access-date=4 December 2025 |website=magdeburger-news.de |language=de}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=ZAH1DE zitiert Cro & Haftbefehl im neuen Track |url=https://www.mix1.de/music/zah1de/mona-lisa-motion-einmal-um-die-welt/ |access-date=4 December 2025 |website=mix1 |language=de}}</ref> She released several singles between 2024 and 2025, blending elements of German rap, pop and dance driven hooks.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 November 2025 |title=Tiktok-Rapstar Zah1de bringt Debütalbum raus |url=https://www.euroherz.de/tiktok-rapstar-zah1de-bringt-debuetalbum-raus-1759701/ |access-date=4 December 2025 |website=www.euroherz.de |language=de}}</ref> Her viral presence and distinct youthful style contributed to her rapid rise in the German music scene.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eke |first=Francesca |date=21 April 2025 |title=What does 'Zahide won this trend' mean and why is it the top comment all over TikTok? |url=https://thetab.com/2025/04/21/what-does-zahide-won-this-trend-mean-and-why-is-it-the-top-comment-all-over-tiktok |access-date=4 December 2025 |website=The Tab |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=25 November 2025 |title=Ayliva zur Künstlerin des Jahres bei Youtube gekürt |url=https://www.mainwelle.de/ayliva-zur-kuenstlerin-des-jahres-bei-youtube-gekuert-1899556/ |access-date=4 December 2025 |website=Mainwelle |language=de}}</ref> She released her debut single "TikTok Sportlich" in 2024 at the age of 14, which resonated with her existing audience.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Good |first=Anna |date=24 April 2025 |title='Zahide won this trend' is TikTok's new inside joke. Here's what it means |url=https://www.dailydot.com/culture/zahide-won-this-trend/ |access-date=4 December 2025 |website=The Daily Dot |language=en-US}}</ref>
Throughout 2025, Kayaci continued to release a series of singles including <nowiki>''</nowiki>Ballert Auf Lautlos", "Mona Lisa Motion", "Zahide Did It Better", "Kotti d’Azur", "Uff Yaa", and "Rede" featuring benno!.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ridder |first=Greta |date=2025-02-06 |title=Ballert auf lautlos Warum Zah1de so viel Hype und Hate abbekommt |url=https://diffus.de/p/ballert-auf-lautlos-warum-zah1de-hype-und-hate-abbekommt/ |access-date=2025-12-04 |website=DIFFUS |language=de}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=MusikWoche |first=Norbert Schiegl |title=Streaming Schnelltest Zah1de "Ballert auf Lautlos" auf Platz eins der YouTube Musik Trendcharts |url=https://www.musikwoche.de/charts/streaming-schnelltest-zah1de-ballert-auf-lautlos-auf-platz-eins-der-youtube-musik-trendcharts-d4ed1f195f646fd2a46bdd56df6f5faa |access-date=2025-12-04 |website=Musik Woche |language=de}}</ref> She gained major attention after her performance popularized the viral trend on TikTok "Zahide Won This Trend".<ref>{{Cite web |first=Sinead |last=Butler |date=Apr 23, 2025 |title=Why is everyone commenting 'Zahide won this trend' on TikTok? |url=https://www.indy100.com/tiktok/zahide-won-this-trend-tiktok-explained |access-date=2025-12-04 |website=Indy |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-20 |title=Zahide Won This Trend |url=https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/zahide-won-this-trend |access-date=2025-12-04 |website=Know Your Meme |language=en}}</ref> In November 2025, she won her first award Bambi Awards for Shooting Star of the Year and also bagged two YouTube Music Awards for Newcomer of the Year and Most Used Song In Shorts for "Mona Lisa Motion" single.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ayliva zur Künstlerin des Jahres bei Youtube gekürt |url=https://www.radiohagen.de/artikel/ayliva-zur-kuenstlerin-des-jahres-bei-youtube-gekuert-2505687 |access-date=4 December 2025 |website=Radio Hagen |language=de}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=BAMBI Awards 2025 for role models of our time |url=https://www.burda.com/en/news/bambi-2025-awards-role-models-our-time/ |access-date=4 December 2025 |website=Burda News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=26 November 2025 |title=Ayliva, Zah1de & Jazeek win YouTube Award |url=https://www.bigfm.de/nachrichten/musiknews/ayliva-zah1de-jazeek-gewinnen-youtube-music-award |access-date=4 December 2025 |website=Big FM}}</ref> Her debut studio album ''Pretty Privilege'' is scheduled for release in December 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 November 2025 |title=TikTok rap star Zah1de releases debut album |url=https://www.euroherz.de/tiktok-rapstar-zah1de-bringt-debuetalbum-raus-1759701/ |access-date=4 December 2025 |website=Euro Herz |language=de}}</ref>
== Discography == ===Singles=== ==== As lead artist ==== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |- ! scope="col"| Title ! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Album |- ! scope="row"|"TikTok Sportlich" | 2024 | Rowspan="8"|''Pretty Privilege'' |- ! scope="row"|"Mona Lisa Motion" | Rowspan="7"|2025 |- ! scope="row"|"Ballert auf Lautlos" |- ! scope="row"|"Zahide Did It Better" |- ! scope="row"|"Kotti D'Azur" |- ! scope="row"|"Uff Yaa" |- ! scope="row"|"Rede" (featuring benno!) |- |}
== Awards and nominations == {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |+List of awards and nominations for Zah1de |- ! Award ! Year ! Nominee / Work ! Category ! Result ! class="unsortable"|{{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- ! scope="row" |Bambi Awards | 2025 | Herself | Shooting Star | {{Won}} | <ref>{{Cite web |title=BAMBI 2025: TikTok becomes exclusive entertainment partner & Zah1de receives BAMBI award in the Shooting Star category {{!}} Burda News |url=https://www.burda.com/en/news/tiktok-becomes-exclusive-entertainment-partner/ |access-date=4 December 2025 |website=www.burda.com |language=en}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" Rowspan=2|YouTube Music Awards | Rowspan=2|2025 | Herself | Newcomer of the Year | {{Won}} | Rowspan=2|<ref>{{Cite web |title=YouTube kürt die erfolgreichsten deutschen Musiker 2025 in Berlin |url=https://blog.youtube/intl/de-de/creator-and-artist-stories/youtube-kurt-die-erfolgreichsten-deutschen-musikerinnen-2025-in-berlin/ |access-date=4 December 2025 |website=Youtube Blog |language=de-de}}</ref> |- | "Mona Lisa Motion" | Most Used Song In Shorts | {{Won}} |}
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