Masked drill rapper promoted by BBC who boasts about murder in sick lyrics is killer of schoolboy Jimmy Mizen
A BALACLAVA-clad rapper who boasts about killing and is promoted by the BBC can today be unmasked as the murderer of schoolboy Jimmy Mizen.
A Sun probe discovered TEN is Jake Fahri, 35, recently released from a life sentence for the 2008 murder of gentle giant Jimmy, 16, in South London.
The Ministry of Justice last night launched an urgent probe into the killer drill rapper whose lyrics include “watched him melt like Ben and Jerry’s”.
His music has been showcased on BBC 1Xtra with DJ Theo Johnson saying he “really stands out”.
His radio tracks appear to have been censored.
The BBC has confirmed it has banned Fahri's music following the latest revelations.
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But listeners can find them unedited on Spotify and YouTube — with lyrics that appear to refer to Jimmy’s murder.
YouTube last night told The Sun it had launched a review of TEN’s music on its platform.
Fahri, often seen in a balaclava, raps on one song: “Stuck it on a man and watched him melt like Ben and Jerry’s.
“Sharpen up my blade I’ve got to keep those necessary.
“Stay alert and kept it ready, any corner could be deadly.
“Judge took a look at me, before the trial even started he already knows he’s gonna throw the book at me”.
In another he boasts: “See a man’s soul fly from his eyes and his breath gone.
“S***, I wanted more, it made it less wrong.
“Seeing blood spilled same floor he was left on.”
We handed evidence of his lyrics to the Ministry of Justice who said: “We are investigating as a priority.”
Jimmy’s mum Margaret Mizen, awarded an MBE in 2013 for her work promoting peace, said last night: “It’s very difficult to comment until I have read it.
“But if this is true, I am very saddened as it will be a shock to the rest of my family.
“However Jimmy’s legacy of forgiveness, peace and hope, which we share in schools, will not change.”
And this morning Margaret said she is "disappointed" with the BBC for playing the music of her son's killer.
She said: "I have to say I'm a bit disappointed with the BBC for
playing any of his music on the radio station.
"I'll be wanting answers about that as well because I think it doesn't matter if if it wasn't the two songs that are the worst.
"It's the fact they played some. You know, when you're playing the songs of a murderer. It's pretty bad isn't it?"
The BBC said: “Decisions on music are made case by case.
“We have strict editorial guidelines in place before any content is broadcast or posted.
“BBC 1Xtra does not glamorise violence.”
Stuck it on a man and watched him melt like Ben and Jerry’s
Jake Fahri
Fahri may now have his licence conditions altered to force him to share his lyrics with parole bosses before publishing his music.
The 35-year-old was released from jail in June 2023 and immediately embarked on a career as a drill rapper.
He did not respond to comment requests but deleted social media profiles.
Millwall fan and former altar boy Jimmy was attacked at a bakery in Lee, South East London by Fahri who had gone in and started an argument.
British public rallies behind Jimmy Mizen's family
By Richard Moriarty, North West District Editor
THE British public rallied behind Jimmy Mizen's family in the wake of the Sun's story about his killer's drill rap music being played on the BBC - by donating cash to the foundation set up in Jimmy's name to promote "hope, not hate".
The was founded in 2008 after 16-year-old Jimmy was murdered by Fahri as he queued in a bakery in south-east London.
Fahri was sentenced to life and served 15 years before being released from prison in June 2023 and embarking on music career as a balaclava-wearing rapper called TEN.
Some of his tracks have been played on the BBC's 1XTRA station and also on its website, with DJ Theo Johnson promoting him as a "stand out" musician.
The Ministry of Justice is now investigating.
In response, well-wishers have rallied around the deeply religious Mizen family, who have spent the years since Jimmy's murder campaigning for peace and trying to help young people.
On the Foundation’s website, one well wisher wrote: "I saw Margaret on television this morning and she was so moving and inspiring that I wanted to do something positive in response.
"Sending love and support to her, Barry and your family."
Another added: "The way you have chosen to cherish Jimmy's memory and celebrate his life is outstanding.
"Your message of forgiveness is a message for everyone today."
Jimmy's family created the charity to ensure that something positive came out of their loss.
Parents Margaret and Barry have dedicated their lives to celebrating Jimmy's life, sharing their story of forgiveness, peace, and hope to effect change in our communities.
The charity aims to support young people across the UK by challenging them to be the change makers and peace makers in their local communities.
The wannabe gangster, then 19, hurled a Pyrex dish at Jimmy, severing an artery and killing him.
Fahri ran out of the shop and was described by a witness as “walking with a swagger”.
Fahri pleaded not guilty to murder.
But the jury saw through his lies and the wannabe rapper, who went by the street name Diirty Detz and idolised US hip-hop stars, was found guilty at the Old Bailey in March 2009.
He was sentenced to life with a minimum of 14 years.
Less than 18 months after his release, Fahri’s tracks have been pushed on BBC 1XTRA, with DJ Theo Johnson dubbing him an “up-and-coming star”.
In October Fahri posted a song called Rocky Marciano on Instagram with the caption: “Got my first spin on BBC introducing 1xtra Theo Johnson show.”
After playing his track, 1XTRA DJ Theo told listeners: “You see Ten, yeah, he delivers the bars in a certain way that makes him really stand out to me.
"I’m really liking what I’m hearing, when I’m hearing what he’s laying down at the moment.
“And I know my producer KC is a big fan as well, and she’s been singing his praises, and proper rocking with his tunes.”
Two different songs by TEN have been played on separate occasions on Johnson’s show.
His songs have also featured on the BBC Orbit website, which promotes new tracks and undiscovered artists, handpicked by local BBC staff.
Shadow Justice Minister Robert Jenrick last night demanded the BBC apologise to the Mizen family.
The Tory MP said: “Licence-fee payers will be horrified the BBC is promoting music from a man who committed a murder which shocked Britain.
By playing his music the BBC are helping him make money from his crime
Shadow Justice Minister Robert Jenrick
“By playing his music the BBC are helping him make money from his crime.
“They must do more to ensure that they know exactly who they are promoting in their shows, because impressionable children will hear this and it might make them think these people are role models, when they are a scourge on society.”
Shadow Policing Minister Matt Vickers added: “The BBC should be promoting role models not convicts.
“This is a shameful abuse of taxpayer funding, and the BBC need to drop this promotion and apologise.”
Prior to Jimmy’s murder, Fahri had a shocking history of violence and aggression.
Despite his crimes, a Parole Board announced in May 2023 that he would be released, with the thug let back on to streets two months later.
The board ruled Fahri was safe to go free despite a risk assessment stating that his likelihood of reoffending came from his “willingness to use violence and carry weapons” and “difficulties managing his anger and emotions”.
The board listened to an impact statement from Margaret Mizen and husband Barry.
It also heard Fahri had not been involved in violence for “several years” and had taken part in programmes to improve his anger management and use of violence.
Since his release from HMP Long Lartin, Worcs, Fahri has moved into a flat at taxpayers’ expense in Deptford, South East London, where he lives with his dog.
He wears a tag, follows a curfew and is barred from entering Lewisham where the Mizens still live.
Earlier this month, Kelyan Bokassa, 14, a drill rapper known as Grippa, was stabbed to death on a bus in Woolwich, four miles from where Jimmy died.
Last year 11 teenagers were killed in London, nine of whom were the victims of stabbing.
One died in a shooting.
In 2023, 21 teenagers were killed in the capital.
Fans of drill music argue artists are writing about lived experiences rather than encouraging fans to commit violent or criminal acts.
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A BBC spokesperson said: "1Xtra has no further plans to play his music, we were not aware of his background and we in no way condone his actions."
Spotify was contacted for comment.
Sick drill tales full of knives and lies
KILLER Jake Fahri’s lyrics appear to contain multiple references to his murder of Jimmy Mizen — including gruesome stabbing details.
The remorseless drill rapper, who uses the name TEN to hide his criminal identity, also says he broke a pledge to his mum that he would give up violence.
His seven released tracks, on streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple and YouTube, are full of lyrics about drugs, violence and gangs, as are as his own freestyle videos.
In the track Dispersal, he boasts about being housed in the segregation wing of high-security prisons. He raps: “Disperse me to dispersal with the lifers then.
“Swing around a blade when I promised mum I’d never touch a knife again.”
He adds: “Never understood a life ’til you took a life. Look in the mirror now you look alive. Look in the mirror, can you look inside?
“Tryna balance out the good with the crooked side.”
Horrific injury descriptions appear in the track 1Life.
He raps: “Head gone, chest gone, blades out, flesh gone.
“Over there, donny like to stare, so he got stepped on.”
He later adds: “See a man’s soul fly from his eyes and his breath gone.
“S***, I wanted more, it made it less wrong, seeing blood spilt (on) the same floor he was left on.”
On his track Juggy he also apparently admits to lying under oath at the Old Bailey.
He boasts: “I don’t talk ’cos I’m signed to the streets. Went to court, put my hand on that book, and I lied through my teeth.”