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BBC was STILL playing sick lyrics of rapper who killed schoolboy Jimmy Mizen hours after mum’s fury – as MPs urge probe
The Beeb said it has now banned Fahri's music
THE BBC was still playing the sick lyrics of a drill rapper who killed Jimmy Mizen hours after the schoolboy's mum slammed them live on air.
The Sun revealed Jake Fahri, 35, is masked drill artist TEN who was showcased on BBC 1Xtra with DJ Theo Johnson saying he "really stands out".
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He was given a life sentence in 2009 with a minimum term of 14 years for killing the 16-year-old by throwing an oven dish at him.
The glass dish shattered and severed blood vessels in Jimmy's neck in a south London bakery on May 10, 2008.
In one of TEN's tracks, the balaclava-clad rapper appears to reference Jimmy's death.
HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) has confirmed it is investigating the content as a priority.
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A BBC spokesperson said this morning: "1Xtra has no further plans to play his music, we were not aware of his background and we in no way condone his actions."
But our searches found that the music was still available on the radio platform after the Beeb's statement was issued.
It was eventually taken down and the link is no longer available.
TEN featured during an episode of BBC Introducing on 1Xtra with Theo Johnson: Jorday Steps Up! on November 17, 2024.
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Jimmy's mum Margaret Mizen 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.
Drill rapper promoted by BBC radio unmasked as cold-blooded murderer of schoolboy Jimmy Mizen
"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?"
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.
Stuck it on a man and watched him melt like Ben and Jerry’s
Jake Fahri
"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."
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."
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."
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.
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".
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.
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.
Shadow culture secretary Stuart Andrew has called for an investigation into the BBC.
Mr Andrew told the Commons: "The murder of Jimmy Mizen sadly sticks in the minds of many of us.
"The Sun investigation reveals his killer's identity as the masked rapper Jake Fahri, who has shockingly been promoted by the BBC despite his lyrics sickeningly boasting about killing and other crimes.
"Will the Secretary of State join me in calling for an investigation in how the BBC allowed this to happen?
"As I cannot imagine the pain and upset this is causing Jimmy's family."
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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy replied: "Well, can I add my voice to the support for Jimmy's family.
"I think (Mr Andrew) raised that in a particularly sensitive way and it's something that I'd be happy to look at with him."
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