List of Famous people born in Kosovo

Gramoz Aliu, known professionally as Mozzik, is a Kosovo-Albanian rapper and singer. Born and raised in Ferizaj, Aliu began to make music at an early age before pursuing a professional career as a rapper. He rose to significant attention in the Albanian-speaking Balkans after signing contract with On Records. Aliu later earned popularity in German-speaking Europe, as he collaborated with his wife and fellow rapper Loredana. Their collaborations achieved commercial success in Austria, Germany and Switzerland, and topped the charts in the aforementioned countries. Due to his success, he signed contract with Sony Music Germany and announced his debut studio album to be released in 2020.

Albin Kurti is an Albanian politician of Kosovo and activist who served as the fourth Prime Minister of Kosovo from 3 February 2020 until 3 June 2020. Kurti is also the leader of the political movement and party Vetëvendosje (Self-Determination). He came to prominence in 1997 as the vice-president of the University of Prishtina Student Union, and a main organizer of non-violent demonstrations in 1997 and 1998. When Adem Demaçi became the political representative of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), Kurti worked in his office. He has been member of the Assembly of Kosovo since 2010 in three consecutive legislatures.

Distria Krasniqi is a Kosovan judoka and current Olympic champion in the extra-lightweight event.

Zufer Avdija is a Serbian–Israeli professional basketball coach and former player. He played for Crvena zvezda in the Yugoslav Basketball League during the 1980s, and for Israeli clubs Ramat HaSharon, Rishon LeZion, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Elitzur Bat Yam in the 1990s. He represented the Yugoslavia basketball team internationally.

Hashim Thaçi is a Kosovar politician who was the President of Kosovo from April 2016 until his resignation on 5 November 2020. He was the first Prime Minister of Kosovo and the Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister in the new cabinet led by Isa Mustafa, which assumed office on 12 December 2014.

Vedat Muriqi is a Kosovan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Italian club Lazio and the Kosovo national team. He is known for his headers and strength.

Etrit Fadil Berisha is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Italian club SPAL and the Albanian national team.

Driton Dovolani, commonly known as Tony Dovolani is an Albanian-American professional ballroom dancer, instructor and judge. He is known for his involvement in the American version of Dancing with the Stars on ABC. Dovolani also portrayed Slick Willy in the hit film Shall We Dance? and spent time coaching actress Jennifer Lopez.

Nora Gjakova is a Kosovan judoka. She won 2 Continental Opens in 2015, in Tunis and Lisbon. Coached by Driton Kuka, Gjakova meanwhile won 11 World Cup medals.

Eros Genc Grezda is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Croatian club Osijek and the Albania national team.