Rijck, born Rijck de Harker, is a Rotterdam rapper known by the nickname 'de kakker uit de ghetto' (the posh kid from the ghetto), a label that captures the tension between his flashy persona and street-rooted lyrics. He broke through in 2024-2025 with the hit 'Helaas' (ft. Langa & Yssi SB) and built his profile through collaborations with established Dutch acts including Josylvio and Ronnie Flex. His debut EP Zó Dan, released in September 2025, was later expanded into a deluxe album.
Rijck announces the Zo Dan Tour: six Dutch venues in autumn 2026, from Nijmegen to Utrecht.
Rijck is heard on 'Ik Ken Die Girls' by Yung Felix, together with Bartofso.
The single 'Shoulder Lean', a collaboration with Siggy & D1NS and GP from G, is released on 27 February 2026.
Rijck releases 'Dans Gewoon' with Cristian D, based on 'Just Dance' by Lady Gaga; Lady Gaga's management threatens to take the track offline due to an unlicensed sample.
The EP Zó Dan is released on 25 September 2025; in December a deluxe edition follows with twelve tracks.
Rotterdam artist Rijck combines sharp lyrics with flamboyant style, blending uptempo beats and catchy pop samples into a distinctive sound.
Rijck performs his comedy show 'Kakker uit de ghetto' at 013 in Tilburg.
Rijck performs an evening of jazz and improvisation at Jazzpodium BIRD.
