Arrest warrant inspires: Documentary takes the Netflix charts by storm!

Arrest warrant inspires: Documentary takes the Netflix charts by storm!

In the world of German hip-hop there are rare moments that offer both excitement and deep insights. The recently published documentary about the Offenbach rapper arrest warrant, which premiered on Netflix on October 28, 2025, offers such an opportunity. The film with the title “Babo – The Arrest Warrant Story” has since thrilled entire countries and is number one in the Netflix weekly charts in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. In just six days, the documentary has already been viewed more than 4.1 million times, a number that is impressive and shows that the arrest warrant story is generating great interest. She was even able to place in the top 10 in Luxembourg.

What is special about this documentary? The 92-minute documentary takes a look at the more complex aspects of the life of Aykut Anhan aka arrest warrant. It sheds light on his roots: Born in Offenbach in 1985 in a household of Turkish origin, he has had an eventful path behind him. First the family traditions, then personal fates - the lost father, the self-chosen path in life in the underground, and finally the great fame in the rap scene. For many young people with a migrant background in Germany, the arrest warrant is an important point of reference and a voice of their generation.

Thematic insights and questions of identity

In addition to the arrest warrant, prominent companions and his wife Nina also have their say in the film. Topics such as family history, street crime, fame, depression and drug use are openly addressed. These honest insights make the film a valuable testimony to the complex realities of life that many migrants experience in Germany. There is a special musical note towards the end when a song by Reinhard Mey is played that has achieved cult status among his fans.

The relevance of this documentary is also underlined by a different perspective, which is covered in the documentary series “LeidenSchafft”. This examination of hip-hop and identity addresses social developments, migration and shows how interwoven the culture of hip-hop is with the biographies and challenges of young people in Germany. Here, various actors in the scene express themselves and reflect on belonging and origins. Musical contributions are also part of the context, which is characterized, among other things, by the personal stories and experiences of the protagonists. The film is highly recommended for anyone interested in the reality of this subculture and what it means to be part of it.

Arrest warrant's path to success

His path wasn't always easy: arrest warrant dropped out of school and fled to Istanbul at the age of 22 to escape an impending prison sentence. There he began to write his first texts. After returning to Germany, where he first worked as a mechanic and then in a betting office, he finally found his way to music. His first big hit “Chabos knows who the Babo is” catapulted him into the German single charts.

The arrest warrant documentary not only shows the heights of his fame, but also the depths with which he had to contend. Despite all the difficulties, he managed to found his own label and work with well-known artists. This mix of personal struggles and artistic successes makes his career a moving yet inspiring story.

At a time when hip-hop is becoming increasingly important as a platform for social issues and questions of identity, this documentary impressively shows that there is often much more behind the beats and lines. The response to “Babo – The Arrest Warrant Story” shows that interest in such stories is not waning and that art continues to be an important medium to reflect the lives and challenges of people who are often in the shadows of society. If you would like to learn more about arrest warrant and the social dimension of hip-hop, click on these links: North24, Wikipedia and Migration Lab.