Hristo Hristov Petrov (Bulgarian: Христо Христов Петров; born 19 December 1979), also known by his stage name Itso Hazarta (Bulgarian: Ицо Хазарта), is a Bulgarian rapper and politician who was elected MEP at the 2024 European Parliament election.[1] A member of the PP party, he served as Member of the National Assembly from 2021 to 2024.[2] Petrov is still actively involved in rapping and is famous for the Upsurt hip-hop band he co-founded.[3] He was also a judge in Balgariya tarsi talant season 5 (2016), season 6 (2019) and season 7 (2021).
Hristo Petrov | |
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Христо Петров | |
 Official portrait, 2021 | |
| Member of the European Parliament for Bulgaria | |
| Assumed office 16 July 2024 | |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office 3 December 2021 – 19 June 2024 | |
| Constituency | 25th MMC - Sofia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hristo Hristov Petrov 19 December 1979 Sofia, PR Bulgaria |
| Political party | We Continue the Change (since 2021) |
| Other political affiliations | Renew Europe |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | NGDEK |
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References
edit- ^ Veselinova, Yordanka (10 June 2024). "Коалицията изпраща Минчев, Кънев и Хазарта в Европейския парламент". dnevnik.bg.
- ^ https://www.parliament.bg/en/MP/4316
- ^ "Famous rapper Itso Hazarta to run for MP". nova.bg. 12 October 2021.