67 (rap group) explained

67
Background:gang
Origin:Brixton Hill, London, England
Years Active:2012–present
Label:6ix 7even
Current Members:See list

67 (pronounced six-seven) are a British music group and street gang in the UK drill scene[1] [2] [3] originally composed of members LD,[4] Monkey, Dimzy, Liquez, ASAP and SJ.[5] The group gained notoriety following the police shooting of Chris Kaba.[6]

The group has been labelled a criminal gang by the Metropolitan Police, and had several shows shut down using the controversial Form 696, including their first UK tour after it sold out.[7]

History

67 formed in Brixton Hill, South London, and rose to fame in 2014.[8] They are known as one of the early adopters of the UK drill sound, being the first group to gain more mainstream popularity. They are best known for their 2016 track "Lets Lurk" featuring Giggs, whose instrumental was used by Big Shaq in his 2017 parody track "Man's Not Hot".[9] They saw chart success again in 2017, when the single "Glorious Twelfth" peaked at 77 on the official charts.[10]

Members

The list below includes confirmed gang members of 67.[11]

Current gang members

Former members

Criminal background

Ban from music

In 2014, Scribz was issued an ASBO that banned him from making and performing music for two years.[25] [26] Following this, Scribz began wearing a mask to conceal his identity and took on the alias LD, with his first song as LD being "Live Corn".[27] After his ASBO came to an end in 2016, he released "Wicked and Bad" as Scribz in which he sent for opposing gangs and revealed that he was LD. In 2017, he was imprisoned for possession of a knife.[4] [28] The group has been labelled a "criminal gang" by the police,[29] and had their first UK tour shut down.[30] In July 2018, Dimzy shared an open letter accusing the police and media of "scapegoating" their music.[31]

Drug trafficking

In 2018, 67 was identified as running five county lines to neighbouring counties;[32] 16 affiliates of the group were arrested in July 2019 and sentenced to a total of 61 years.[33] [34] In 2019, LD (Scribz) and ASAP were jailed for 4.5 years each for their involvement in county lines drug dealing;[35] LD was released in November 2021.[36]

Murder of rival drill group member

On 25 February 2015, a member of the drill group and street gang, 150, Dwayne Simpson aka SQ, was stabbed to death by a member of 67 over a gang dispute.[37]

Murder of Cheyon Evans

On 14 June 2019, a 67-member named Fernando Pope aka Giant/G.I. stabbed 18-year-old Cheyon Evans to death. Cheyon Evans was known as 'Stompz' and allegedly was a part of the 37/OJB gang with him also had ties to the CT gang based in Clapham, one of 67's main rivals. Giant was found guilty of the murder on 6 January 2020 and was given the mandatory life sentence, with a minimum tariff of 25 years.

Murder of Yousef Beker

On 10 September 2019, a group of six men, aged between 16 and 20, were involved in a confrontation with another group, including Youssef, near the KFC branch on Edgware Road. The confrontation escalated into a fight, during in which 17-year-old Yousef Beker was stabbed in the chest. He was taken to a hospital, where he later died from the injuries sustained. After a delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a trial concluded on July 13, 2020. During the trial, 19-year-old Zeshaun Daley, member of 67 also known as VD, and a 17-year-old were convicted of murder and possession of an offensive weapon, Daley was given a life sentence with minimum of 19 years.[38] Another 17-year-old was convicted of manslaughter.

The remaining three defendants—Shakur Dixon-Kenton, also known as Dopesmoke/Dopey, a 20-year-old member of 67, and two boys aged 17 and 16 were cleared of involvement.[39] [40]

Shooting of Brandon Malutshi

On 30 August 2022, Brandon Malutshi was shot and injured in Tower Hamlets. Shemiah Bell, Hamza Abdi, Connel Bamgboye, Simeon Glasgow, Marcus Pottinger, Carl Tagoe, and Chris Kaba were accused of conspiring to commit murder and to cause grevious bodily harm.[41] Four of the accused were tried, with two of them - Shemiah Bell and Marcus Pottinger - found guilty of wounding with intent at the Old Bailey in February 2024,[42] and sentenced to 10 years and 9 years imprisonment respectively.[43] The two men were, along with Connel Bamgboye, found guilty of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and Bamgboye was sentenced to 5 years and 6 months imprisonment. The three other defendants were found not guilty of all charges against them. At the time of the verdict, the BBC reported that the shooting of Malutshi was, "allegedly carried out by another man who died before he could stand trial," and that, "the alleged gunman cannot be identified for legal reasons." Following the acquittal of the police officer who shot Chris Kaba on 21 October 2024, reporting restrictions were lifted and it was announced that Chris Kaba was named as the gunman who shot Brandon Malutshi.[44]

Shooting of Chris Kaba

See main article: Shooting of Chris Kaba. On 5 September 2022, 24-year-old Chris Kaba was shot dead by a police officer, in Kirkstall Gardens, Streatham Hill, London, England. The officer responsible was subsequently found not guilty of murder. It was subsequently disclosed that the '67 Gang' had offered a reward of £10,000 to anybody prepared to kill the officer who, along with his entire family, had to go into hiding since the public disclosure.[45]

Awards and nominations

Discography

Mixtapes

EPs

Notes and References

  1. News: Dearden . Lizzie . 2024-10-23 . How Chris Kaba’s 67 gang brought carnage to London’s streets . 2024-10-25 . The Telegraph . en-GB . 0307-1235.
  2. Web site: 2024-10-22 . Rapper was ‘core member’ of violent street gang 67, court told . 2024-10-25 . The Independent . en.
  3. Web site: Chris Kaba was 'core member' of gang and 'gunman in nightclub shooting' days before he was killed by police . 2024-10-25 . Sky News . en.
  4. Web site: Thapar . Ciaran . 67's LD on the state of uk murderer . . . 10 December 2018 . 24 October 2018.
  5. Web site: Brosnan . Laura . Meet 67, The Rawest Crew In UK Rap . . Complex Media Inc. . 16 June 2016 . 10 December 2018.
  6. Web site: Chris Kaba was 'core member' of gang and 'gunman in nightclub shooting' days before he was killed by police . 2024-10-25 . Sky News . en.
  7. Web site: 2018-08-06. 67 on the obstacles they've overcome to release new mixtape 'The 6'. 2020-11-13. NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs NME.COM. en-GB.
  8. Web site: Martin . Liam . 67 Biography . . . 10 December 2018.
  9. Web site: Thapar . Ciaran . J Hus, Knife Crime and the Way the UK Mainstream Consumes Music . Noisey . . 2 July 2018. 10 December 2018.
  10. Web site: 67 . . 10 December 2018.
  11. Web site: "Drill Music Is Being Scapegoated" - 67's Dimzy Pens Must-Read Open Letter In The Latest YO! MTV Raps. www.mtv.co.uk. en. 2019-11-16.
  12. Web site: 67's AK Drops Cruddy 'Warm Up Sessions' Freestyle. Courtney. W. 17 May 2021. grmdaily.com. 1 October 2021.
  13. Web site: Two rappers nominated for a MOBO award have been jailed for drug dealing including in Newbury. Naomi. Herring. 9 December 2019. readingchronicle.co.uk. 15 March 2022.
  14. Web site: (67) Brucka & DT (LTH) Represent On New Collaboration “Never Made It Far”. 2023-05-22. grmdaily.com. en. 2023-06-17.
  15. Web site: 67 Unleash Hard-Hitting New Track, "Grouchy". Jacob. Davey. 9 April 2018. versus.uk.com. 1 October 2021.
  16. Web site: 67's Dopesmoke & Silent go back to back on new heater "S.O.G.O". Kafui. Mensah. 2 September 2021. grmdaily.com. 1 October 2021.
  17. Web site: 67's R6 & G.Y Link Up To Drop Joint 'Plugged In' Session With Fumez The Engineer. Courtney. W. 2 June 2021. grmdaily.com. 1 October 2021.
  18. Web site: Man in south London fatally stabbed in 'drill rap' rivalry, court told. 1 June 2020. Sky News. 15 March 2022.
  19. Web site: 67's PR SAD Joins Fumez The Engineer For Latest 'Plugged In' Session. Courtney. W. 2021-01-21. grmdaily.com. en. 2021-07-25.
    • R6 (aka rage, Richard Ofwemi)

    Web site: 67 Youngers R6, ST And Itch Make Their Mark With New Track "Numerous Times". 2019-11-16. trenchtrenchtrench.com. en-US.

  21. Web site: Y.SJ (67) Loose Screw (Prod. By Carns Hill) [Music Video]

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    . 22 January 2017. en-GB. 2019-11-29.
  22. Web site: Y.SJ (67) "Focused" Video. ago. Prodizzle·VIDEOS·1 year. 2018-10-29. HWING. en-GB. 2019-11-29.
  23. Web site: Man shot dead by police 'was due to become a father'. Margaret. Davis. 6 September 2022. Evening Standard. 6 September 2022.
  24. Web site: Chris Kaba: Man shot dead by police in Streatham named. 6 September 2022. BBC News. 6 September 2022.
  25. Web site: Walker . Joe . Beautiful South: 67 and RAY BLK on their London . . 10 December 2018 . 29 November 2016.
  26. Web site: Dymoke . Alex . 67 interview: This is not a gang. This is a logo. This is a company. This is a brand . . 10 December 2018 . 25 August 2017.
  27. Web site: What is UK drill? A primer on the rising British rap sound. Red Bull. en. 2019-11-16.
  28. Web site: Man jailed for possession of a knife . . https://web.archive.org/web/20180102170552/https://news.met.police.uk/news/man-jailed-for-possession-of-a-knife-273042 . 2 January 2018 . 6 November 2017 . 16 December 2018.
  29. Web site: McQuaid . Ian . The 20 best grime and UK rap tracks of 2016 . . The Vinyl Factory . 4 December 2016 . 16 December 2018.
  30. Web site: Bassett . Jordan . "They want to keep us trapped": drill group 67 on the obstacles they've overcome to release vital new mixtape 'The 6' . . . 10 December 2018 . 6 August 2018.
  31. Web site: Kameir . Rawiya . 67 on police targeting of U.K. drill music: "It's not right to blame or alienate one music genre" . . 10 December 2018 . 24 July 2018.
  32. Web site: 16 sentenced after south-east England 'county lines' drug sting. Aamna. Mohdin. 26 July 2019. The Guardian. 15 March 2022.
  33. County lines: the exploitation of vulnerable members of society. Andrew. O'Hagan. 19 August 2021. Forensic Research & Criminology International Journal. 9. 2. 47 - 57. 15 March 2022. 2469-2794.
  34. Web site: Gammie. Joe. Davis. Margaret. Peracha. Qasim. 2019-07-28. How a South London gang supplied drugs across the South East. 2020-06-22. getwestlondon.
  35. News: Thompson . Harry . Croydon musician jailed for county-lines drug supply. . 14 November 2020 . Eastlondonlines . 9 December 2019.
  36. Web site: 67's LD celebrates his "First Day Out" with new visual. Jon. Powell. 24 November 2021. revolt.tv. 28 November 2021.
  37. Web site: Blundy . Rachel . 2020-01-27 . Man jailed over 'senseless killing' of student who was attacked as he . 2023-05-18 . Evening Standard . en.
  38. Web site: Criminal sentence - Zeshaun Daley - Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) . 2024-09-04 . thelawpages . en.
  39. Web site: Speare-Cole . Rebecca . 2019-09-13 . Edgware Road stabbing: Three arrested after teenager knifed to death outside KFC . 2024-09-03 . Evening Standard . en.
  40. Web site: 2020-07-13 . Yousef Beker death: Three guilty of killing boy outside London KFC . 2024-09-03 . BBC . en.
  41. News: Chris Kaba: Men accused of murder plot with Met shooting victim. 21 April 2023. BBC News. en-GB. 22 October 2024.
  42. News: Two men convicted over gang shooting in Hackney. Emily. Pennink. 29 February 2024. BBC News. en-GB. 22 October 2024.
  43. News: Hackney: Three men jailed over gang shooting. 19 April 2024. BBC News. en-GB. 22 October 2024.
  44. News: Chris Kaba shot man in nightclub days before his death. 22 October 2024. BBC News. en-GB. 22 October 2024.
  45. News: Evans . Martin . 2024-10-22 . Chris Kaba was a violent gangster who gunned down rival days before he was killed . 2024-10-22 . The Telegraph . en-GB . 0307-1235.
  46. Web site: MOBO Awards 2016: See The Full Nominations List . . . 21 September 2016 . 10 December 2018 . 16 February 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170216131940/http://www.capitalxtra.com/news/mobo-awards-2016-full-nominations-list/ . dead .

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