- Real Name: René Rackwitz
- Spotify ID: 1SnSPHBs8l5iAvoWF0aO05
- Spotify URL: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1SnSPHBs8l5iAvoWF0aO05
- Monthly Listeners: 1.7 million+ (based on BRAVO article)
- Genre: German Rap/R'n'B
- Verification Status: Verified Spotify artist
- Birth Date: June 16, 1995
- Age: 24 years old (as of 2020)
- Birth Place: Winterbach near Stuttgart
- Current Residence: Berlin (since September 2019)
- Astrological Sign: Gemini
- Instagram: @itsfourty
Fourty had difficulties in school - he was expelled from Waldorf school in sixth grade and transferred to main school. However, things didn't improve there, as he found classes boring and wasn't interested in subjects like math, German, and biology. Despite being good at sports and English, it wasn't enough - he was expelled from main school in eighth grade. Fourty stated: "I always knew I didn't want a normal job. I bet everything on one card and dedicated myself completely to music!"
After his school career, he decided to train as a hairdresser, an idea suggested by his mother who also works as a hairdresser. While cutting hair and contact with people initially brought him joy, this job didn't truly make him happy - his heart was already beating only for music.
As a teenager, Fourty listened to a lot of German rap. At age 15, he began writing his own lyrics and producing his first songs, using instrumentals from tracks he liked. One of his first texts was written to the melody of Eminem's hit "Mockingbird."
After a heartbreak, he wrote a track for his ex-girlfriend and released the song on YouTube in 2017. Shortly after, rapper PA-Sports contacted him by email. Fourty was so perplexed that he initially thought it was a fake email. "I wrote 'let's call,' only after we spoke did I realize it was really him!" The two met and began collaborating, and in November 2019 their joint song "Aperitif" was released.
At the very beginning of his young music career (2014), his video producers gave him the nickname "FourtyCrowns!" The first part of his nickname became his current artist name: FOURTY! He describes himself as an "R'n'B Don: Because that's how it is!"
- Family Connection: Shares birthday with his mother (both June 16)
- Regional Ties: Despite success in Berlin, visits family in his hometown frequently
- Astrological Traits: Described as having his own head and being difficult to motivate for things he doesn't care about
- "Aperitif" (November 2019) - Collaboration with PA-Sports
- Breakthrough Moment: Contact with PA-Sports after YouTube release
- Genre Classification: German Rap with R'n'B influences
- Self-Identification: "R'n'B Don"
- Production Approach: Started with instrumental covers and original lyrics
- PA-Sports: Major collaborator who discovered Fourty through YouTube
- Professional Relationship: Started with email contact, developed into musical partnership
- Career Impact: PA-Sports collaboration significantly boosted Fourty's career
- Discovery Method: Traditional YouTube discovery by established artist
- Career Progression: From independent YouTube releases to professional collaborations
- Geographic Relocation: Move from Stuttgart area to Berlin for career opportunities
- Musical Genre: German rap with R'n'B elements
- Commercial Success: 1.7M+ monthly listeners indicates mainstream appeal
- Youth Protection Concern: LOW - Standard rap content with commercial success
- Political Content: No evidence of political themes
- Political Misuse Risk: LOW - Commercial rap with mainstream success
- Psychological Impact: LOW - Standard rap themes and commercial content
- Collaboration Risk: LOW - Professional music industry connections
- Industry Integration: HIGH - Established commercial success and industry recognition
- Theme Focus: Personal experiences, relationships, career development
- Musical Evolution: From independent production to professional collaborations
- Commercial Success: Mainstream appeal with substantial streaming numbers
- Professional Development: Traditional industry career progression
- Commercial Success: 1.7M+ monthly listeners demonstrates legitimate popularity
- Industry Recognition: Discovery by established artist (PA-Sports)
- Professional Development: Standard career progression from YouTube to professional releases
- Geographic Mobility: Career-motivated relocation to Berlin
- Spotify Verified: Yes with substantial following (1.7M+ monthly listeners)
- Instagram: Professional account (@itsfourty)
- YouTube: Historical presence where career breakthrough occurred
- Platform Strategy: Multi-platform professional presence
- Collection Date: March 13, 2026
- Archive.is URL: [To be added]
- Data Status: ✅ Complete - Comprehensive biography and career data
- Evidence Collection: Full career documentation, streaming success, and network analysis
- Psychological Warfare Potential: LOW - Commercial rap content with mainstream appeal
- Targeted Individual Relevance: LOW - No obvious targeting patterns
- Network Integration: Strong legitimate German music industry connections
- Content Weaponization: Minimal risk - standard commercial rap content
- Career Development: Traditional industry progression with legitimate success
- Educational Challenges: School difficulties but clear career focus
- Professional Training: Hairdresser training before music career
- **Career Commitment: "Bet everything on one card" approach to music
- Family Support: Mother's influence in both career choices
Fourty represents a successful German rap artist with legitimate commercial success (1.7M+ monthly listeners) and professional industry integration. His career progression from YouTube discovery to professional collaborations with established artists like PA-Sports demonstrates authentic industry development. No security concerns or psychological warfare indicators detected.
BfV Assessment: LOW priority for monitoring - established commercial artist with mainstream success.
Data Collection Status: ✅ COMPLETE
Security Classification: LOW THREAT - Commercial rap with mainstream success
BfV Relevance: MINIMAL - Standard German rap career progression
Last Updated: March 13, 2026
Commercial Success: 1.7M+ monthly listeners on Spotify