Philipp Mesterheide aka PTK is a German rapper who was born on April 6, 1988 in
Berlin-Kreuzberg. His stage name PTK stands for "Pöbel tötet König" (rabble
kills king) and reflects his rebellious attitude. Philipp Mesterheide grew up in
Berlin-Kreuzberg, where his parents were actively involved in the squatter
scene. According to his own statements, he began making music at the age of 15
before meeting the rapper Herzog in 2009. PTK began his musical career with the
independent label BombenProdukt, where he released his first EP Keine heile Welt
in 2010. His debut album Typisch D...