BBC Promotes Music of Convicted Killer of Schoolboy Jimmy Mizen
Jake Fahri, who murdered Jimmy Mizen, is now a drill rapper with controversial lyrics
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South London: So, there’s this rapper named Jake Fahri, right? He’s the guy who killed schoolboy Jimmy Mizen back in 2008. Now, he’s out and making music that’s pretty shocking.
Fahri, now 35, got released in 2023 after serving 14 years for the murder. He’s rebranded himself as TEN and is all about that drill rap life.
His lyrics? Yikes! They’re full of violent imagery. One line even talks about someone melting like ice cream. It’s wild. And guess what? The BBC has been playing his tracks on their shows.
DJ Theo Johnson even praised his style, saying it stands out. But here’s the kicker: while the radio versions are censored, the unedited ones are still online for anyone to hear.
The Ministry of Justice is looking into this whole situation. They’re taking it seriously, especially since it could glorify violence.
Jimmy’s mom, Margaret, is understandably upset. She said it would be a shock to her family, but she’s holding onto Jimmy’s legacy of peace and forgiveness.
Fahri was just 19 when he killed Jimmy with a Pyrex dish during a fight. He fled the scene like nothing happened, which is just chilling.
He was convicted in 2009, and now, some politicians are saying the BBC is giving him a platform to profit from his crime. They’re worried kids might see him as a role model, which is pretty concerning.
Fahri’s living in Deptford now, but he’s under strict conditions, like wearing an electronic tag and staying away from Lewisham, where the Mizen family lives.
It’s a tough situation, and many are calling for a rethink on how the media handles stories like this. Express.co.uk has reached out to the BBC and others for their take on it.