Omar Amanbaev

Omar Amanbaev, known by his stage name Qarakesek, is a prominent Kazakh rapper born on October 17, 1994, in Ural'sk. He gained recognition for his lyrical prowess and engaging music, debuting online with videos recorded on a simple webcam. By age 18, he had released his first two albums, establishing himself as one of Kazakhstan's leading lyrical hip-hop artists, with millions of views on his YouTube clips. Recently, he was in the news following a court ruling in Aktobe where he was convicted of illegal possession of a psychotropic substance and faced consequences including community service.