The cause of death was catastrophic blood loss. An aspiring rapper "on the verge of signing for Sony" has been jailed for life today for the murder of 18-year-old Yahya Sharif. A cocky rap artist who bragged about drugs, cash, guns and girls has joined a string of Birmingham grime stars who have been put behind bars. [3] His major label mixtape debut 90 Days was released on December 2, 2022. Lenz isn't the first Birmingham rapper to be jailed. He said he was acting in self-defence but the investigation found no evidence to back him up. He is then seen walking out of a prison door as the video pans to the sign saying Welcome to HMP Birmingham. 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. 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. 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. "Same way, it's still jail, innit. His video to his song On My Own has been more than 733,000 views on You Tube. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Extra security measures including X-ray scanners and metal detectors are being used to clamp down on drugs, weapons and mobile phones that increase the risk to prison officers and hinder rehabilitation. "It is appropriate to make some allowance for your age. Share your email to get all the latest Court and Crime news from Birmingham Live directly to your inbox. Six men have been convicted for their part in a fight between Birmingham gang members that erupted outside a city nightclub where one was performing. The court is now hearing from a victim impact statement from the mother of Yahya. as the "essential voice of the city" of Birmingham. 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. Birmingham Rapper Tallerz Jailed For 20K Corner Shop Robbery. Teen cannabis dealer stabbed 'drill rapper' to death after row in street, 'A heart of gold' - Heartbroken family tribute as man charged with Erdington murder, 'Gone way to soon' - Floral tributes left for young man fatally stabbed in Erdington, 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. After previously targeting the police, prison officers and the justice system in his music videos Thomas, following his release, now said he is going to "make legit money making music". ITV Dancing On Ice's Christopher Dean issues Jayne Torvill health announcement. Paramedics came on the scene but he could not be saved. Armani Deniro Mitchell, 18, of The Green, Northfield, had denied killing Joshua Ribera . As they entered Golimowskis address through Duck Mill Lane, CCTV above captured five men matching the descriptions and clothing of the five men when they were caught on CCTV at Wodka Live. Detective Inspector Michelle Thurgood, from the forces Homicide team led a team of detectives and forensic experts who helped secure the case against Hassan. Hussain, 31, along with Damien Rooney, 25, Delpierro Mothersill, 20, Philip Mendy, 23, and Jamal Jeng, 21, then began attacking him with a knife and golf club. "Your knife went through his heart, the force was severe. "He was educated at a local school. The case took place right before Marece Richards rise to fame: In 2006 Rich Boys single Throw Some Ds went to No. He had to serve five months of his two-four year sentence. Isah Peart KC, defending, said the murder was "not premeditated.". He did warehouse work. The victim tried to flee but was left with catastrophic injuries he could not survive. He was always so nice when he came to visit LeFlore my freshman year and when he came in to eat at Wintzells. Kodak Black was told by a judge he must spend 30 days in rehabilitation while he awaits trial for a drugs trafficking charge. "He was on the verge of signing a contract with Sony. Some material judged as being linked to criminal activity has been removed from social media channels at the request of police forces, including in London and the West Midlands. Blake was found guilty of the same charge at Birmingham Crown Court and was sentenced to seven years. it has also been revealed that Hussain was jailed back in 2012 as part of Operation Stalham, a long running operation in Bedford aimed at street dealers which saw nineteen people charged with drugs supply and firearms offences, resulting in total prison sentences of 54 years. During sentencing today, Mr Justice Choudhury said: "You and two of your friends had gathered outside a barber's shop. Life appeared to be going normally for Richards at least as recently as late August, when he posted a video of himself dropping a customed 70s Oldsmobile Cutlass off for some new work. Birmingham Rapper Tallerz Jailed For 20K Corner Shop Robbery 67,819 views Apr 17, 2021 Birmingham Rapper Tallerz has recently been jailed after he was identified as part of a gang who had. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. In the video which is filmed in Birmingham the blinged-up rapper is seen buying clothes from Selfridges and seen posing next to a 60,000 gold coloured BMW M4. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). A member of a gang who carried out a string of terrifying vendetta shooting attacks on homes in a Birmingham suburb targeted at Somalis has been jailed. 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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. In 2008 a jury issued a judgement against Richards and his brother for $25,000 in compensatory damages and $312,500 in punitive damages. Police discovered 6000 cash in the house. Birmingham Rapper Mist Jail Bully Video Leaked (Another Case Of Brum Badmind? Entitled Dem Tymes, the singer was filmed rapping about getting rich and "raising p" [money] as he takes drags on a roll-up cigarette. In 2021, he collaborated with Jorja Smith on "1000 Nights". 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. The jury heard how Mr Sharif was not carrying a knife and did not present as a threat at the time of the severe stabbing. He is no stranger to trouble and was jailed last year for his role in planning a terrifying machete and knife brawl with a rival gang. Lamins family paid tribute to the University of Wolverhampton student who the judge told the court was known to associate with 23 Drillas gangsters and star in their videos. Something went wrong, please try again later. He 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. "The pain of losing Lamin so brutally is one that no one could ever understand unless it happens to you. Janum Khan, better known by his stage name Jaykae, is a British rapper and actor from Small Heath, Birmingham.[1]. [citation needed]. The lyrics to his rap include: "Most my friends still behind the door so I gotta go with the flow, never let them down 'cus I felt it, now the writings on the wall like a felt tip, I've got to be the next one to blow, if I don't, f*** it, I'mma still invest into dope.". 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. After smashing their way into the victims home in Dorridge, near Solihull,they tied him up and threatened to pour boiling water over him. 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 28-year-old, from Sparkhill, provided over 100 customers with heroin and cocaine as he acted as king pin for the large-scale drugs operation in Cheltenham. Maher Ali appearing during music video for Kilos, Maher Ali, AKA Young Smokes, in music video Kilos, Drill videos such as those by Birmingham group 23 Drillas are said to fuel violent crime. "" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. Read more: Accused killer 'found with rap lyrics boasting about teen Yahya Sharif's Small Heath murder'. Earlier in the day, CCTV from Bicester Shopping Village clearly showed Hussain, Jeng and Mendy together at the site before heading back to Bedford. Share your email to get all the latest Court and Crime news from Birmingham Live directly to your inbox. As of writing this post, he is serving a six-year sentence in Birmingham. He was originally jailed over a plot to rob a drug dealerthat went wrong because, along with accomplice Ryan Blakeney, he targeted an innocent man. The judge concluded in his summing up that the gun was going to be used in serious gang-related crime. He did warehouse work. A paedophile rapper who groomed vulnerable schoolgirls and filmed himself having sex with them has been jailed for 16 years. They found the firearm along with more than 100 rounds of ammunition and dozens of wraps of Class A drugs. He was always smiling and loved jokes. The star, originally from Harlesden, northwest London, won the MOBO Award for best hip-hop act last year. "It was committed in public and there was an attempt to dispose of the knife. Blake was arrested as he tried to sign on at a city Jobcentre and was jailed for 11 years at Birmingham Crown Court in April 2014. He also raps "swerving feds with a brick on me" - street slang for evading police while in possession of a large quantity of drugs. 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.". "Paramedics came to the scene but he could not be saved. 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. Przemsyslaw, 30, was asleep in bed with his partner when the five intruders broke into his flat last September. She said: Id like to thank everyone who helped in this investigation, from the people who saw Lamin being attacked and called us, those who gave first aid, to the people who responded to our appeals for information and told us what they saw or shared their CCTV. The witnesses then called police and gave descriptions of Hassan which helped them track him down and arrest him 12 hours later at his home. All rights reserved (About Us). The 21-year-old, from South Road in Erdington, is also subject to a four-year court injunction, imposed last September, banning him from appearing in YouTube videos glorifying gun and drug crime and going to large areas of the city. Blake, 29, from Birmingham, has made a number of appearances on widely-viewed urban music channels since his incarceration. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. ", BBC Beyond Paradise star Jamie Bamber is married to Eastenders actress. Its crazy when you up [people] be quiet as a mouse, wrote Elric Jerel Simon, who records and performs as Rellik. 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. 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. Given the option to strike a plea deal with prosecutors, the Brooklyn rapper decided not to take it as he pleaded not guilty. He had a difficult childhood and was bullied as a young child. This is a very shocking news for everyone and his followers are really concerned about his well-being. He was on the verge of signing a contract with Sony. The pair smashed their way into their terrified victim's home in Dorridge, tied him up and threatened to pour boiling water over him. A Birmingham man has been jailed for life today (24 February) for the murder of a teenager who was stabbed to death moments after getting out of his car on one of the city's busiest roads in rush hour. Young Smokes, Killa Kam and Lynch: The Birmingham YouTube rappers jailed over guns and drugs, Gangster taunted police in rap videos - but then this happened, Notorious 'drill' gang stand to cash in through Google Play, Banged up for Christmas! For more stories like this,check our news page. Abdirahaman Yussuf, 20, of Hob Moor Road, Yardley will serve a minimum of 22 years before being able to apply for parole. Nearly 1,000 people attended his prayer service and burial in Small Heath. Blake was found guilty of the same charge at Birmingham Crown Court and was sentenced to seven years. You paused and stabbed him in the chest. Later, police suggested that Golimowski was a drug dealer himself and had been behind a number of robberies from rival dealers. Ross would have let the man go on a. ITV Dancing On Ice judge Christopher announced Jayne is out of surgery - and it was a success. "Yahya was not carrying a knife. 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. Detectives from the forces Homicide Unit and expert forensics teams worked around the clock to secure evidence and build the case against Hassan, who was found to be a drug dealer. Officers also later found three machetes hidden under Ali's bed in Vaughton Street, Highgate. He has been in the country since he was three. If you're into old-school hip-hop, Shaheed and DJ Supreme are for you. In November 2018, controversial rapper 6ix9ine was arrested and jailed on racketeering charges with a trial date set for September 2019. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. ", With his left hand stuck firmly in his pocket, he says he is "right now, standing with the nine [millimetre], holding seven [rounds].". They found the firearm along with more than 100 rounds of ammunition and dozens of wraps of Class A drugs. "Yahya was not carrying a knife. In just three years, he's gone from local legend fresh from jail to a Mobo award winner racking up more than ten million YouTube views per music video, who, together with Steel Banglez and. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "The music apparently promotes gun culture.. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. You have an interest in music and have never been in trouble with the police. "There is ample evidence that he was not holding the blade against his chest. The rap and grime artist makes it clear that he has access to firearms - bragging that he shot a rival who survived. Advertisement If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. You said you had problems with his friends.". He was jailed for life today and will serve a minimum of 22 years. The same camera also caught Hussain, Rooney, Mendy and Mothersill as they fled from the scene. 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. Phillips has, though, had his 2016 sentence slashed to 10 years after senior judges ruled he was not dangerous. "At around that time Yahya had parked he was holding a mobile phone. Suleman Hassan of Short Heath Road, Erdington stabbed. The CCTV footage taken just before Golimowski's murder shows Hussain pacing towards the Bedford home in the dead of night. The first picture of a teenager who has been jailed for killing a Birmingham rapper with a single knife wound has been released. "The judge concluded in his summing up that the gun was going to be used in serious gang-related crime. Hussain, Rooney, of Wixams and Mothersill of Bedford, were convicted of murder at Luton Crown Court on Monday (April 15). 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. He's still in jail while he waits for his trial. The victim tried to flee but was left with devastating injuries which were not survivable. [citation needed], Jaykae's "Toothache" featured on the TV series Power.[12]. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [1] Music career [ edit] Jaykae's start with music began when he started listening to other grime artists from London. Numerous others commented that the situation called for empathy. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. ", Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Read more : Teen cannabis dealer stabbed 'drill rapper' to death after row in street. Man accused of murdering Kameron Campbell won't offer any evidence in court Bedford Independent 14:49. Abdirahaman Yussuf had written a rap song boasting about the killing of Yahya Sharif, 18. A ruthless killer who knifed and beat to death a drug dealer in a shocking murder is a Birmingham YouTube rap star. My life has been destroyed. Get your need-to-know He added: "The moment you stabbed him can be seen in the CCTV footage. Khan plays Azaar, a cocaine dealer in Small Heath, in season two of the BBC Three comedy-drama, Man Like Mobeen. 3. There was no obvious reason why Lamin was killed and his family and friends will carry the pain of their loss forever. 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. He was injured with a pool cue during the assault at another address in Bedford. The song, produced by Skepta, was Radio 1's Tune of the Week. msn back to msn home news web search A jailed gangster has addressed his rivals in a rap filmed live on YouTube despite being behind bars for a botched kidnapping. Muna Sharif said "His death left a hole in my heart which can not be fixed. "He would be willing to take part in the restorative justice process. He appeared against a bleached white background and its unclear how the clip was filmed, or if he had permission to use personal communications equipment at the time. 03 Greedo. Abdirahaman Yussuf had even written a rap song bragging about the killing of the teenager. Mendy, from Bedford, and Jeng, from Clapham, were convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 12 years each in prison. Witnesses at the scene believe that it is a case of drug offenses, in the form . He recently signed to Cinematic Music Group to help further his vision of putting Alabama hip-hop on the map. Janum Khan, better known by his stage name Jaykae, is a British rapper and actor from Small Heath, Birmingham. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., his Southern Christian Leadership Conference and their partners in the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights led a campaign of protests,. In 2017 he released a single, "Every Country," featuring Murkage Dave of the Murkage cartel. The court was told that the victim was getting out of his BMW near Pastry House on December 10 in 2021. 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. I pray that he gets the help he needs. Scenic views of Birmingham's skyline are also interspersed in the music video, which was posted to YouTube last year. 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. 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. The death of Yahya has "destroyed" the life of his family, the court heard.