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Abstract
This study examines Turkish language elements in German-language rap lyrics, with particular focus on their formal structures and communicative functions. The core of the analysis is the process of code-switching as an expression of multilingualism, cultural hybridity, and identity construction. Based on five selected rap songs, a qualitative content analysis demonstrates how Turkish words, phrases, and sentences are embedded within the German linguistic context. The types of code-switching are categorized into inter-sentential, intra-sentential, intra-word, inter-word, and extra-sentential (tag-switching) switching. The identified Turkish elements were classified according to their word class and analysed in terms of their communicative functions. The results show that intra-sentential switching occurs most frequently. Furthermore, nouns dominate among the inserted Turkish elements. The functions of these units range from expressing cultural identity and reinforcing group affiliation to emphasizing authenticity and social distinction. The study concludes that code-switching in German-language rap is not merely a linguistic phenomenon but constitutes an important socio-cultural means of expression. It highlights how multilingualism is used within youth culture as a creative strategy to communicate belonging, resistance, and individuality.