Fero (rapper)

Khattab Shabani (born Feronit Shabani, ; 8 July 1997), known professionally as Fero, is a former Kosovo-Albanian rapper, singer and songwriter. As of August 2023, he has quit his musical career, condemned his own opus as "useless" and has devoted himself to Islam.

Life and career
Feronit Shabani was born on 8 July 1997 into an Albanian family in the city of Gjilan, then part of the FR Yugoslavia, present Kosovo. In August 2019, he terminated his contract with On Records and relocated to Berlin, Germany, whereas he established his own music label. The following months, he released four singles, including "Jom rrit" and "Habibi" both entering the music charts in Albania.

Shabani was in a relationship with Albanian model Arbenita Ismajli, whom he married in February 2021. Together they have one daughter born on 24 April 2021, whom they named Nina. In July 2023, Shabani was arrested after allegedly beating and threatening Ismajli. Following the occurrences, Ismajli filed for divorce.

Albums

 * Self Loyalty (2020)