Prison Failed for Rapper Who Reportedly Glorified Murdering Boy, Family Say
The family of a murdered boy criticizes prison’s failure to rehabilitate a rapper who glorifies violence in his music
Jimmy Mizen, Jake Fahri, South London, BBC, Murder, Drill Music
South London: A father is speaking out after a rapper, who once killed his son, is back in the spotlight. Jake Fahri, who was sentenced to life for murdering 16-year-old Jimmy Mizen, is now making music that some say glorifies violence.
Fahri, now 35, was released from prison in June 2023. Just a year later, he’s being promoted on BBC 1Xtra as a rising star. This has left Jimmy’s family feeling frustrated and hurt.
Barry Mizen, Jimmy’s dad, said that despite completing prison programs, it seems like nothing has changed for Fahri. He’s questioning the effectiveness of the prison system and what it really means to rehabilitate someone.
In his music, Fahri references violence and even hints at Jimmy’s death. Lyrics like “Stuck it on a man and watched him melt like Ben and Jerry’s” have raised eyebrows. Barry is worried about the message this sends, especially since it’s being aired on a major platform.
He’s not alone in his concerns. Alicia Kearns, a shadow minister, criticized the BBC for not vetting artists properly. She pointed out that promoting someone with such a violent past is troubling.
Barry and his wife, Margaret, have been advocates for peace and forgiveness since their son’s tragic death. They want to focus on healing rather than revenge. Barry believes that while some inmates show genuine remorse, it doesn’t seem to apply to Fahri.
As the family continues to speak out, they hope to raise awareness about the flaws in the system. They want to ensure that no other family has to go through what they did. It’s a tough situation, and they’re just trying to make sense of it all.