Sagopa Kajmer is the stage name of Yunus Özyavuz, a rapper, DJ and producer who became one of the most recognised voices in Turkish hip hop after first performing as Silahsız Kuvvet. Known for poetic, melancholic writing and a highly technical flow, he built a large following in Turkey and among the Turkish diaspora. Clips titled with a single striking word like istakoz circulate easily on soundboards and social platforms, where fans isolate favourite bars and reuse them as reactions, edits and in-jokes shared between listeners.