Your knife went through his heart. Ali was arrested on November 6 and the shotgun found by police officers was later identified as having been stolen in a burglary in Wilmcote, Warwickshire, earlier the same day. He had no previous convictions.". The 31-year-old musician was previously jailed for 18 months for possession of cannabis with intent to supply. A YouTube rapper who brags about drug dealing and his lavish lifestyle has been jailed for life for the brutal revenge slaying of a gangland rival. The Birmingham YouTube rappers jailed over guns and drugs We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Kodak Black: US rapper who was once pardoned by Donald Trump ordered to This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Jailed gun gang member boasts of shooting rivals in rap video filmed But it was 67 who bossed the London scene, developing the sound that has since taken over the world. March 1, 2018, 11:28am Share Tweet After a high-profile chase on the M6 with ten police squad cars in hot pursuit, Birmingham rapper Mist ditched his vehicle. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Using a contraband mobile phone at HMP Wymott in Lancashire, he again teamed up with Blakeney, who was at HMP Birmingham, to organise the handover in February 2018. The British rapper Pa Salieu has been sentenced to 33 months in prison on charges of violent disorder and possessing a bottle as an offensive weapon in relation to his participation in a mass. Ala. Rapper Jailed For Video Allegedly Promoting Cop Killing - NewsOne Both had been charged with robbery, kidnap and blackmail. Detectives from the West Midlands Regional Organised Crime Unit then traced the plot back to the serving prisoners, who had been linked to gang activity in Highgate. He has been in the country since he was three. 6 Birmingham hip-hop artists you should be listening to, including Jailed Birmingham rapper Remtrex becomes a Youtube star with two Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. But even while behind bars, Blake continued his life of crime, directing a plot to deliver a short-barelled shotgun for a gang-related crime. In 2008 a jury issued a judgement against Richards and his brother for $25,000 in compensatory damages and $312,500 in punitive damages. Nines: Chart-topping rapper jailed for importing 28kg of cannabis into Rapper Champaz jailed for attempting to supply heroin and cocaine . The criminals who will be spending their yuletide behind bars, Bungling Birmingham kidnappers jailed for snatching 'wrong target' in raid on Dorridge family home, BBC Breakfast star Charlie Stayt halts show to warn Lenny Henry 'you shouldn't say that', Charlie was hosting BBC Breakfast on Thursday - but warned Lenny: "You really shouldn't say that. He's still in jail while he waits for his trial. Suleman Hassan, 18, from Erdington admitted killing Lamin Barrow, 25, with a single stab wound in Chudleigh Road, Erdington, Stay in the know. Kodak Black was told by a judge he must spend 30 days in rehabilitation while he awaits trial for a drugs trafficking charge. 2. The 18-year-old admitted manslaughter at Birmingham Crown Court on Wednesday (June 9) and received a nine-year jail term. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. You have an interest in music and have never been in trouble with the police. Alexander Blake delivers a deadly warning in the YouTube video, Alexander Blake played a key role in prison gun plot, Alexander Blake, who performs under the name KB, Ryan Blakeney took part in the kidnap and gun plots, Masked: Alexander Blake and a member of his crew in the video. He was always so nice when he came to visit LeFlore my freshman year and when he came in to eat at Wintzells. [2] He has featured on Charlie Sloth's BBC show, Fire In The Booth, where he performed a two piece set which reflected on life and the recent passing of fellow grime artist and friend, Depzman. He had no previous convictions. When he died I felt he was alive in my heart.". Abdirahaman Yussuf: 19-Year-Old Rapper Jailed For Life After Killing Maher Ali was the latest city rapper to be jailed after police discovered a stolen shotgun in his VW Golf, Stay in the know. A paedophile rapper who groomed vulnerable schoolgirls and filmed himself having sex with them has been jailed for 16 years. Last November Maher. The story goes that Chicago rappers like Chief Keef and King Louie invented the genre around 2010 with raps about retaliation between gangs. Maher Ali, a YouTube rapper known as Young Smokes , was jailed this week and received a two-year sentence after cops stopped the 21-year-old in a dead-end street in Digbeth, only to find a stolen Beretta shotgun in the back of his VW Golf. Lenz isn't the first Birmingham rapper to be jailed. [8][9][10][11] He supported Skepta on his Konnichiwa tour, supported Stormzy at one of his gigs, and will also be supporting The Streets on their upcoming Greatest Hits tour. The career criminal - whose first convictions date back to when he was just 15 - was said to have played a leading role in several videos uploaded by 23 Drillas. Knife-wielding Blake, who lived in Tyseley at the time, and his accomplice demanded cash and took a fake Rolex watch and 150 from the man's pocket. Yussuf, of Hob Moor Road, Yardley, was found guilty of murder following a trial in December at Birmingham Crown Court. "You were not involved in gangs. CCTV and analysis of mobile phone activity placed Jeng and the other four together in the run up to the attack. Move over, London! The Midlands is the new home of UK rap "Paramedics came to the scene but he could not be saved. (Lawrence Specker/lspecker@al.com)Lawrence Specker | LSpecker@AL.com. When Brum's Devilman threw a few jabs at Skepta in their infamous Lord of the Mics clash and Mike Skinner emerged as an unlikely superstar with The Streets, UK rap did shift beyond the M25 a. Belfast paedophile (72) convicted of drugging and abusing boy Belfast Telegraph 14:49. One member of the 23 Drillas gang was jailed for 18 years earlier this month for possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and supply of Class A drugs. [needs update] Jaykae was brought out at Drake's 2019 Birmingham concert. YNW Melly (Jamell Maurice Demons) "Murder on My Mind," "Mixed Personalities," "Suicidal," and "223's" are the songs that YNW Melly is best known for. Birmingham rappers still serving time also include Reial Phillips, AKA Lynch, who was caged for 27 years over a series of gangland shootings. Taleb Hussain, from Sparkhill, who was arrested in Birmingham after detectives found traces of the murder victim's blood in his car, Maher Ali appearing during music video for Kilos. I love Rich Boy! posted a fan. He was jailed for life today and will serve a minimum of 22 years. Top 15 Rappers Who Are In Jail In Hip Hop History: Everything You Need We will never hear his voice, feel his touch, see his smile or hear his laughter., To get the latest updates on crime and court cases straight to your inbox click here, Suleman Hassan, 18, admitted the manslaughter of 25-year-old Lamin Barrow after stabbing him in his abdomen in Chudleigh Road, Erdington last year. 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He also raps "swerving feds with a brick on me" - street slang for evading police while in possession of a large quantity of drugs. Abdirahaman Yussuf had written a rap song boasting about the killing of Yahya Sharif, 18. West Midlands Police said its officers and paramedics fought to save Lamin after the attack which took place shortly before 4.15pm that Monday in front of witnesses. Within seconds he was attacked by Yussuf, who pulled out a large knife and thrust it into his chest. Watch hooded gang break into drug dealer's flat before murdering him as he sleeps next to his girlfriend, Jailed gun gang member boasts of shooting rivals in rap video filmed INSIDE PRISON, Gangster taunted police in rap videos - but then this happened, BBC Breakfast star Charlie Stayt halts show to warn Lenny Henry 'you shouldn't say that', Charlie was hosting BBC Breakfast on Thursday - but warned Lenny: "You really shouldn't say that. He said: "I ain't in to no badness, I'm going to do nothing but goodness, live good, stay good and make legit money making music.". Taleb Hussain, convicted of the murder of drug dealer Przemsyslaw Golimowski, has more than 730,000 You Tube views for his video On My Own, Stay in the know. He was a nice, pleasant boy. "Your group decided to head off to another barber. ITV Dancing On Ice's Christopher Dean issues Jayne Torvill health announcement. [1] Music career [ edit] Jaykae's start with music began when he started listening to other grime artists from London. The star, originally from Harlesden, northwest London, won the MOBO Award for best hip-hop act last year. Dispute over rap lyrics may have led to Galleria shooting that killed Born and raised in Birmingham, Luh Soldier has been one of Alabama's rising hip-hop stars since 2018. 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Muna Sharif, the mother of Yahya, said: "His death left a hole in my heart which can not be fixed. Reduce Your Jail Call Costs By Up To 90% Per Minute With GlobalTel. Sameer Khan was present when three of the . Detectives from the West Midlands Regional Organised Crime Unit then traced the plot back to the serving prisoners, who have been linked to gang activity in Highgate. Rappers Who Are Currently Serving Jail Time - GlobalTel Blog in March last year fellow grime star Cameron Wright - known as Killa Kam was locked up after leading an evil drugs ring which saw Class A drugs supplied on a huge scale. Mendy, from Bedford, and Jeng, from Clapham, were convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 12 years each in prison. 3. However, his bad deeds came into a new light when the 2019 documentary Surviving R. Kelly was released. Meek Mill was arrested and hit with reckless-endangerment charges for popping wheelies in 2017. After smashing their way into the victims home in Dorridge, near Solihull,they tied him up and threatened to pour boiling water over him. They included the words ching and flash, which are slang words to describe stabbings. BIRMINGHAM - A federal judge today sentenced the leader of one of Birmingham's largest cocaine- and heroin-trafficking rings to nearly 23 years in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance, FBI Special Agent in Charge Roger C. Stanton, IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agent in Charge Veronica Hyman-Pillot, and Jefferson County Something went wrong, please try again later. Rapper Gunna, indicted with Young Thug, surrenders to police, booked Abdirahaman Yussuf: 19-Year-Old Rapper Jailed For Life after Killing Teen in Horror Street Attack Wednesday, March 01, 2023 at 7:06 PM by Hillary Lisimba A moment of madness has caused a 19-year-old rapper, Abdirahaman Yussuf, his prime years as he will spend them behind bars "The force was severe. Hussain was later arrested in Birmingham after his bloodied palm print was found staining the stair banister in the victim's block. NewsNow: County Lines news | Breaking News & Search 24/7 dropping a customed 70s Oldsmobile Cutlass off for some new work, Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. msn back to msn home news web search Hip-Hop Behind Bars: Rappers and America's Criminal Justice System He is noted for his "thunderous voice" and motivational statements in his songs. Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know, Mum jailed for helping fugitive boyfriend who murdered his brother, Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing in city centre. The 28-year-old, from . Blake was found guilty of the same charge at Birmingham Crown Court and was sentenced to seven years. "I am satisfied that an intent was formed. Yussuf, of. Alexander Blake, who goes by the name KB, calmly dropped his bars watched by two presenters in a studio on the Chop Shop Podcast. "[17], Khan was born and raised in Small Heath, Birmingham and has Afghan, Egyptian, Irish and Pakistani heritage. Jailed rapper who branded prison a 'joke' banned from - CoventryLive Birmingham rapper jailed for life for murder of teenager ITV 14:48. There was no obvious reason why Lamin was killed and his family and friends will carry the pain of their loss forever. Yahya's death has affected everyone. Words included "ching" and "flash" - slang to describe stabbings. Muna Sharif said "His death left a hole in my heart which can not be fixed. This page was last edited on 30 January 2023, at 08:36. ", BBC Beyond Paradise star Jamie Bamber is married to Eastenders actress. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Nearly 1,000 people attended his prayer service and burial in Small Heath. "There was nothing to indicate there was any violence intended. When he died I felt he was alive in my heart.". A police surveillance unit monitored the exchange on a quiet Weoley Castle street and armed officers later stormed a flat in Tower View, Selly Oak, where the man who received it lived. [4][5][6], He featured on Skepta's All-Star Remix of the single '"That's not me". The video was uploaded to the rap and grime channel two weeks ago. Alex Warren, prosecuting at Birmingham Crown Court, said: Ali is a rapper who posts music videos on the internet, the words of which contain references to guns. A gang member from Coventry jailed over a brawl at Resorts World Birmingham will be bound by tight restrictions on his release from prison. This is a very shocking news for everyone and his followers are really concerned about his well-being. Abdirahaman Yussuf had even written a rap song bragging about. However, a civil suit related to the 2005 encounter ground on. We are covering the sentencing of Abdirahaman Yussuf, 19, for the murder of 18-year-old Yahya Sharif. Rayal Eastwood, who goes by Champaz, was sentenced at the Birmingham Crown Court on Wednesday, October 19, along with two others - Zadengel Raphael, 41, from Colchester, Essex, and Dakarai Thomas . Janum Khan, better known by his stage name Jaykae, is a British rapper and actor from Small Heath, Birmingham. Hussain, Rooney, Jeng, Mendy and Mothersill were captured together by CCTV at Wodka Live in St Pauls Square less than two hours before the attack.