Marece "Rich Boy" Richards, a Mobile rapper who scored a Top 10 hit in 2006 with "Throw Some D's," was in jail Sunday amid bizarre circumstances that had some in the local hip-hop community. 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. They then bundled him into the boot of his own car and drove to Tyseley, where he was left locked in. 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. The judge concluded in his summing up that the gun was going to be used in serious gang-related crime. One of the men convicted of his murder is 31-year-old Sparkhill drug dealer Taleb Hussain. [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. Blake is among a number of grime and drill stars who have used social media channels to broadcast music while in and out of prison, with some getting widespread mainstream play after release. Jamie Bamber plays Archie Hughes in Beyond Paradise on BBC One. Share your email to get all the latest Court and Crime news from Birmingham Live directly to your inbox. msn back to msn home news web search He was walking to where he was going.". [7] Jaykae has performed at Glastonbury, MADE, Reading Festival, Creamfields and Wireless Festival. Alieu Salla, 20, of Bankdale Road, Alum Rock, was found guilty at Birmingham Crown Court after a week-long trial, which heard he tried to throw a revolver and ammunition under a car when confronted by police. The document indicates that the original judgment amount of $337,500 is now overshadowed by more than $500,000 in accrued interest, with the plaintiff now seeking a total of nearly $850,000. Samba Faal was imprisoned for two years in June 2020. [15], In the Amazon Prime Video series, Jungle, Khan plays Willow, an associate of one of the show's main villains. He collaborated with Mike Skinner (of The Streets) producing the tracks "CCTV" and "Boys Will Be Boys". This is a live blog and we will be bringing you updates below from the sentencing. The 19-year-old stabbed the teen seconds after the victim got out of his car in Small Heath on 10 December 2021. He was jailed for life today and will serve a minimum of 22 years. 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. 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. The song, produced by Skepta, was Radio 1's Tune of the Week. Taleb Hussain, whose stage name is Lemz, was. "" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. 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. Within seconds he was attacked by Yussuf, who pulled out a large knife and thrust it into his chest. Birmingham Post. Something went wrong, please try again later. He has been in jail without bail since 2019. "It is clear he presented no threat. We are covering the sentencing of Abdirahaman Yussuf, 19, for the murder of 18-year-old Yahya Sharif. Suleman Hassan of Short Heath Road, Erdington stabbed 25-year-old drill rapper Lamin Barrow in Chudleigh Road, Erdington on Monday, November 29 last year. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Przemsyslaw, 30, was asleep in bed with his partner when the five intruders broke into his flat last September. The cause of death was catastrophic blood loss. The 31-year-old musician was previously jailed for 18 months for possession of cannabis with intent to supply. In passing sentence Mr Justice Choudhury said: "Just after 5.20pm Mr Sharif was fatally stabbed and killed. Yussuf, of. . 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. Earlier in the day, CCTV from Bicester Shopping Village clearly showed Hussain, Jeng and Mendy together at the site before heading back to Bedford. ", BBC Beyond Paradise star Jamie Bamber is married to Eastenders actress. Lenz isn't the first Birmingham rapper to be jailed. He is noted for his "thunderous voice" and motivational statements in his songs. He did warehouse work. "Yahya was not carrying a knife. Blake, 27, has also appeared in a videowith his left hand stuck firmly in a pocket, leading to speculation among fans that he was concealing a weapon. Icah Peart KC, defending, said the murder was "not premeditated.". The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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. "He is still young enough to be rehabilitated and is by no means beyond redemption. Blakeney was jailed for another eight years and his brother John Blakeney, 31, who had just started a nine-year stretch at HMP Birmingham for a drugs offence, was locked up for a further seven years after both were found guilty of conspiring to transfer a firearm. Back in March, 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. [18] He is an avid supporter of his local football club Birmingham City. ", BBC Beyond Paradise star Jamie Bamber is married to Eastenders actress. The court is now hearing from a victim impact statement from the mother of Yahya. Detective Inspector Mark Walters, of the organised crime unit, said at the time: This was a complex investigation following some great work by surveillance officers and West Midlands Polices firearms team. An Alabama rapper received jail time for a music video he participated in that allegedly glorifies cop-killing, Al.com reports. SEE ALSO: Hilary Clinton Recalls A Good Economy 1990s Mose. "I still don't know why my son was killed. "It is clear he presented no threat. [16] An Evening Standard review of the show states that Khan "lends a disconcerting lightness to his gangster role. Blake was found guilty of the same charge at Birmingham Crown Court and was sentenced to seven years. Police concerned for missing girl not seen in 6 days Nottinghamshire Live 15:03. Words included "ching" and "flash" - slang to describe stabbings. 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After viewing the video in court, Judge Katrina Ross sentenced Leonard to the maximum sentence of three years in jail, suspended after 30 days served. [4][5][6], He featured on Skepta's All-Star Remix of the single '"That's not me". A 19-year-old rapper has been jailed for life for the murder of a teenager in Small Heath. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The same camera also caught Hussain, Rooney, Mendy and Mothersill as they fled from the scene. He did warehouse work. The jury rejected your account. "You and two of your friends had gathered outside a barber's shop. "He was a nice, pleasant boy. Blake, who lived in Tyseley, at the time, wielded a knife while his accomplice demanded cash and took a fake Rolex watch and 150 from the mans pocket. When Yussuf was later arrested officers discovered an envelope featuring handwritten lyrics of a rap about the murder. He was injured with a pool cue during the assault at another address in Bedford. Yahya's death sparked an outpouring of grief. Jamie Bamber plays Archie Hughes in Beyond Paradise on BBC One. Its crazy when you up [people] be quiet as a mouse, wrote Elric Jerel Simon, who records and performs as Rellik. ", 'You paused and stabbed him in the chest'. Numerous others commented that the situation called for empathy. Officers were able to track down Golimowski's five killers from the blood trail left by Jeng - who was stabbed in his leg during the killing. Big Yeah avo Bren Blaq-i Brown Dawg Big Dog yogis was Coolie18 Capes Dapz on the map Deadly Devilman Wunsen Dyrti San Depzman (RIP0 Dutchavelli EBE Savage RBG E1HUNNIT Flames Hmd Jaykae 22 Jam K2 Ky'ORiON Kb thirdside Kofi Stone Lady Leshurr Luther IV LynchLotto Boyzz Lil bam Mist Marnz (M.A Mr Lo-key) Maria Labelle Malik MD7 Mad man the greatest MITCH MOWGLI M10 M1LLIONZ Montana Bay Mulla . The court was told that the victim was getting out of his BMW near Pastry House on December 10 in 2021. You paused and stabbed him in the chest. Both had been charged with robbery, kidnap and blackmail. Source:Getty . He was left stranded in Tyseley and managed to call police on his mobile, which his kidnappers left behind so they could continue making threats and demands by phone. 27 years over a series of gangland shootings, "The music apparently promotes gun culture - rapper Maher Ali jailed after police find stolen gun and machetes, seven-year stretch for aggravated burglary, Watch: 23 Drillas rappers taunt armed police after gangsters jailed, Gunman from '23 Drillas' street gang is jailed for 18 years, 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. Known as Killa Kam on Birmingham's rap scene, Wright can be seen flicking through wads of cash while singing about "getting paid" and "shifting gear on the space streets" in one of his music videos. in 2018, rapper 03 Greedo was sentenced to 20 years in prison on gun and drug charges. [1] Music career [ edit] Jaykae's start with music began when he started listening to other grime artists from London. dropping a customed 70s Oldsmobile Cutlass off for some new work, Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. Hassan provided a prepared statement when interviewed about the crime and did not provide any answers to questions. The story goes that Chicago rappers like Chief Keef and King Louie invented the genre around 2010 with raps about retaliation between gangs. "He was educated at a local school. If you're into old-school hip-hop, Shaheed and DJ Supreme are for you. Share your email to get all the latest Court and Crime news from Birmingham Live directly to your inbox. 34-year-old, Meek Mill, has been fighting . The 19-year-old stabbed the teenager seconds after the victim got out of his BMW in Small Heath on December 10, 2021. According to Scandinavias biggest hip-hop platforms Drake and his bodyguard have been arrested in Sweden, Stockholm during a private party at the nightclub Berns. Reduce Your Jail Call Costs By Up To 90% Per Minute With GlobalTel. ITV Dancing On Ice's Christopher Dean issues Jayne Torvill health announcement. "Yahya's death has affected everyone. 10. "The music apparently promotes gun culture.. CCTV footage captured the moment five hooded gangsters entered Przemsyslaw Golimowski's flat before murdering him in a brutal revenge killing. There was no obvious reason why Lamin was killed and his family and friends will carry the pain of their loss forever.