A person convicted for a horrific murder case in the capital city of England, London, was recently led back to confinement following the circulation of a report stating his anonymous involvement in the creation of drill rap music. Concern over the possibility of this man acquiring greater recognition through his music prevails among the family members of his victim.
Two distinctly different identities, one was of an infamous murderer, the other of a rising musical talent from the southern part of London, strangely became intermingled in the heart of Britain. Back in 2009, this individual was sentenced to lifetime imprisonment for taking the life of a young Londoner in a terribly violent altercation at a local bakery.
His other identity was masked behind a balaclava. He was a rapper named TEN, gradually making his name in the strenuous drill music industry. His lyrics— which were strongly influenced by his experiences in prison, criminal activities, and the horrors of violence— had bagged him a growing fanbase, despite being relatively new in the circle.
In an unexpected turn of events, an investigation conducted by a local tabloid proposed that the same individual, who was conditionally released in relation to the bakery murder, was also hiding behind the pseudonym TEN. This startling revelation was poised to recontextualise the violent lyrics of TEN, especially those revolving around murder, bloodshed and weaponry.
Furthermore, this powerful discovery fuelled the ongoing discussions centered on the world of drill music. This contentious sub-genre of hip-hop has been defended by artists who claim it to be an expressive platform, reflecting their personal experiences. On the contrary, official authorities blame the evocative genre for provoking violent behaviors among its listeners.
The aforementioned person was found guilty for the homicide of a young lad when he was barely at the threshold of his twenties. The unfortunate incident transpired in a violent struggle, leading to a glass baking dish being thrown at the victim, thereby sealing his tragic fate.
In the heat of the moment, the glass dish hit and shattered, causing a tragic turn of events. The blow was harsh enough to cause a splinter to slit an artery in his neck, resulting in an immediate and severe blood loss. The victim fell to the ground, succumbing to his fatal wounds.
Ironically, it was initially claimed that this unspeakable act was committed in self-defense. His sentence following the murder trial was lifetime imprisonment with a stipulation for review after serving a minimum of fourteen years. This term was met, leading to his conditional release in 2023.