Investigation into killer Jake Farhi over reports he recorded music about murder
The Justice Department has opened an investigation into convicted murderer Jake Farhi following reports that he recorded music for the 2008 murder of schoolboy Jimmy Mizen.
Jimmy, 16, bled to death at Three Cooks Bakery in Lee, south London, on May 10, 2008, after Farhi threw a large glass The glass plate shattered and severed an artery in his neck.
In 2009, when he was 19 years old Farhi was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 14 years For murder. The 35-year-old was released in June 2023.
Report from The Sun Newspapers described him as Number Ten, a diamond rap artist whose music often featured violent themes and who used a balaclava to hide his identity in videos.
In a song released on platforms such as Spotify and YouTube, Ten appears to reference Jimmy’s death, with the lyrics: “Stick it to a man and watch him melt like Ben and Jerry’s. Sharpen My blade, I must keep what is necessary.” Stay alert and ready, a glance at me could be fatal for the judge, who already knew before the trial began that he would throw the book at me. “
In another song, Ten boasts: “Seeing a man’s soul fly out of his eyes, his breath gone… I want more, it makes it feel less wrong. Look to where blood was spilled on the same floor where he was left.”
A spokesperson for the Prison and Probation Service told the BBC: “We are aware of this content and are investigating it as a priority. We take any material that may glorify violence or cause distress to victims extremely seriously. “
Margaret Mizen, the mother of the murdered teenager, expressed shock at the reports.
The Sun quoted her as saying: “It’s difficult to comment until I’ve read it, but if it’s true I’ll be very sad as it will be a shock to my family. However, Jimmy’s legacy we are The forgiveness, peace and hope shared in the school will not change.”
Two of TEN’s songs were played on BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Introducing programme, but the murder was not mentioned.
It is understood that before the report was exposed, no one at the station knew the true identity of No. 10.
“The lyrics you have provided to us have not yet been broadcast on the BBC. Decisions about music are made on a case-by-case basis and we have strict editorial guidelines in place before any content is broadcast,” the BBC said in a statement or posted. .
“BBC 1Xtra does not glorify violence and this person will not appear on any playlists.”
The parole board decided to release Falhi in May 2023.
At the time, Mrs Misson and her husband Barry said: “We must hope and pray that the parole board makes the right decision and that Jack Falshey will no longer be a danger to our community. Only time will tell the truth.” .
The couple set up the Jimmy Mixon Foundation, which does charity work including helping young people in London fleeing violence.
