The Ministry of Justice has launched an investigation into Jake Farhi, a convicted murderer who reportedly recorded music that references his 2008 murder of schoolboy Jimmy Mizen. Jimmy was killed at the Three Cooks Bakery in Lee, south London in May 2008 after Farhi threw a large glass dish that severed an artery in his neck. Farhi was jailed for the murder and is now 35, having been released on license in June 2023. Reports in The Sun newspaper suggest that Farhi is known as TEN, a drill rap artist with music featuring violent themes. His identity is concealed with a balaclava in videos.
TEN’s music on platforms such as Spotify and YouTube features lyrics that reference Jimmy’s death, with one track boasting: “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.” A spokesperson for HM 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 could glorify violence or distress victims extremely seriously.”
Margaret Mizen, the mother of Jimmy, expressed her shock at the reports and said: “However Jimmy’s legacy of forgiveness, peace and hope, which we share in schools, will not change.” TWO of TEN’s songs have been played on BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Introducing show, but it’s been reported that nobody at the station knew of TEN’s true identity until Farhi’s name was reported in the media. The BBC has strict editorial guidelines in place before any content is broadcast or posted. BBC 1Xtra does not glamorise violence and TEN isn’t featured on any playlists.
Mr and Mrs Mizen set up the Jimmy Mizen Foundation, which is involved in charity work including helping young people in London who are fleeing violence. The couple was appointed MBEs in 2013. When Farhi was granted parole in May 2023, Mrs Mizen and her husband Barry said: “We must hold on to hope and pray that the parole board has made the right decision and that Jake Farhi will no longer pose a threat to our communities.
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