. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. A drill rapper was stabbed repeatedly in a "savage and merciless" killing after becoming upset at "disrespect" over a dead friend, a court has heard. The defendants were on licence at the time of the killing, having both been convicted of knife-related offences in the past. "Rightly or wrongly, he got the impressions the person on the other end of the phone was being disrespectful about Latz," Mr O'Neill said. ENGLAND star Jadon Sancho has paid tribute to a drill rapper who was stabbed to death in South London in the early hours of this morning. Published: 18:54 GMT, 19 April 2021 | Updated: 18:59 GMT, 19 April 2021. He was known as SA Latz, or Splash Addict, and was a member of the Harlem Spartans music collective. Mr Diarrassouba - also known as Els - suggested they meet the caller to sort it out and they arrived in the Deptford Creek area at 01:15 GMT. Nathan Bell was found guilt of manslaughter. Pictured: Police at the scene of the murder. You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. They often go by HarlemO (Harlem Only). Jurors at the Old Bailey in London have been told that two other males have not yet been "satisfactorily" identified. The occupants got out of the cab, and Mr Davis, who had dropped the mallet, was set upon by the defendants and two other unidentified assailants. This was said to be about "Latz", real name Latwaan Griffiths, a fellow Harlem Spartan who had been stabbed to death in July 2018. Elijah Morgan and Jedaiah Param deny murder. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Param, of Norwood, south London, and Morgan, of no fixed address, had each denied the charges against them. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. All four of attackers appear to strike or stab at Crosslom Davis with their weapons. At one point, he fell to the ground under the hail of blows but managed to get back to his feet. latest news, feel-good stories, analysis and more, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies aged 61 after brain aneurysm, Stuck on what to get mum? Mr Davis, known as Bis, was said to be a highly regarded drill artist who was a member of the Harlem Spartans - a hip-hop collective mainly based in Kennington, south London. Bis was part of a drill rap group the Harlem Spartans, based in Kennington, South London, as hundreds of fans and pals have paid tribute to the 20-year-old. Mr Diarrassouba suggested they meet the caller to sort it out and they arrived in the Deptford Creek area at around 1.15am. Any witnesses or anyone with information should contact the Homicide and Major Crime Command on 020 8721 4205 or call 101 quoting CAD 6605/25 July. Crosslon Davis, known as Bis, was allegedly set upon by four armed youths in a passageway in Deptford, southeast London, early on 6 December 2019. ', Most of the attack in Deptford, south-east London, early on December 6, 2019, was caught on shocking CCTV footage. 2 reasons 1 harlem were the biggest group in drill for a couple of years everyone in london knows them now and they know they're gonna get clout for getting someone from harlem down. It doesn't appear in any feeds, and anyone with a direct link to it will see a message like this one. The judge said Param and Morgan both had 'appalling' records for violence and possession of weapons which was a 'very significant' aggravating factor. Following the guilty verdicts on Friday, Judge Angela Rafferty QC further remanded them in custody to be sentenced on March 26. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Might even be more tbh fam although some of these beefs are a minor ting that too deep or only jail beef. Nearly three years have passed since the fatal stabbing of a popular teenage drill rapper in South London. Exact date yellow weather warning for snow and ice forecast to hit UK - will you be affected? Read about our approach to external linking. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. A subreddit dedicated to UK drill music, culture and news. How 'deluded' Putin thought Ukraine invasion would break up Nato & have West bowing down to Russia, leaked docs show, Man had sex with his wife on bollard after fuming neighbour placed it in cul-de-sac in protest during parking row, 'Bubbly' nightclub worker, 31, killed after her Audi crashed into a bridge on her way home from work, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Keen to get away from the neighbours? The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. wo men have been found guilty of stabbing a drill rapper to death in a savage attack. He suffered at least nine wounds to his head, back and chest when he was set upon by four youths armed with knives or machetes in Deptford, southeast London, on December 6, 2019. he got the impression the person on the other end of the phone was being disrespectful about 'Latz . Each email has a link to unsubscribe. Now there not even tight with 67 and Moscow like that anymore so they messed up a bit deya, Nah Cuz Kennington been beefing with Angell Town since it was Bang Your Mash against GAS Gang so the only beef that was really caused by affiliation was Zone 2 in Peckham and 410 as they were cliqued with 150 when they were together and called OC, Wood Green got similar amount of opps too. Snow warnings for Scotland and north of England, Scottish bakery Morton's Rolls 'ceases trading', Messages show Hancock reaction after kiss photo, Walkie Talkie architect Rafael Violy dies aged 78, Klopp and Ten Hag urge end to 'tragedy chanting', Sacred coronation oil will be animal-cruelty free. The moped rider that dropped Latwaan in Denmark Road. [Hook: Loski] x2 Shoota blow for free (man down man down) All of them gyal wanna roll One of them hold a smoke for me (too catty man) Eh, shit then fuck, then uh uh All of them talk like we . Latz, real name Latwaan Griffiths, was a fellow Harlem Spartan, who had been stabbed to death in July 2018, the court heard. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. 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On the journey back to London, Mr Davis appeared to become 'angry' with someone on the phone. Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. Elijah Morgan (right), 20, and Jedaiah Param (left), 21, were found guilty of murder and possessing a blade following a trial. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Our journalists cover all the news you need - from City Hall to your local streets, so you'll never miss a moment. Revealed: The new '23' number plates the DVLA deems offensive and has banned including EU23 OFF and GO23 HEL, Do not sell or share my personal information. Judge Angela Rafferty QC pointed out to the jury that only one of the defendants, Param, was in the dock. 2 reasons 1 harlem were the biggest group in drill for a couple of years everyone in london knows them now and they know they're gonna get clout for getting someone from harlem down. Kennington was originally just a semi minor player beefing Brixton in the bigger Peckham vs Brixton war, then when Brixton and Peckham became cool Kenny was beefing nearly all of brixton main (a much larger area) mostly on their own. Mr Davis had been a "highly regarded" drill artist and member of the Harlem Spartan collective based in Kennington, south London, the court heard. Most of the attack in Deptford, south-east London, early on 6 December, 2019, was caught on CCTV. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Latz, real name Latwaan Griffiths, was a fellow Harlem Spartan who had been stabbed to death in July 2018. SA/Latz (Harlem) stabbed to death by 150AD/GasAlliance Reckless (UTH/GasAlliance) Shot and killed allegedly by 67/GID/Gas Alliance 16shotz/Skizz (TeamRaw/HillSide) Stabbed to death by 150/GasAlliance Chino/Bally (150/AD/GasAlliance) Killed allegedly by Harlem and Siraq Lil Zack (TN1/861/Hillside) Stabbed to death by 150/GasAlliance Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. The court heard he had got the impression the caller was being 'disrespectful' about Latz, real name Latwaan Griffiths, a fellow Harlem Spartan who had been stabbed to death in July 2018. The 20-year-old, said to be a "highly regarded" drill artist who was a member of the Harlem Spartans, a well-known music collective primarily based in Kennington, south London, suffered at least nine wounds to his head, back and chest. On the opening day of evidence in the trial, prosecutor Brian O'Neill QC said: "It was a savage and merciless attack. A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder three days later. Cassava soon changed their name to "CMG" (Cassava Munna Gang) as a tribute to J Munna: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/jerrell-elie-nathan-bell-found-guilty-of-manslaughter-after-crushing-teen-with-car-in-south-london-a3374861.html He puts himself between Crosslon and the other four but the reality of the situation was this was four armed men against two unarmed men. ", Another said: "when i say my heart is broken it fully is, rip bis man. Most took place in and around the Kennington Park Estate which the Harlem Spartans used as a backdrop for their videos. The court heard he had got the impression the caller was being "disrespectful" about Latz, real name Latwaan Griffiths, a fellow Harlem Spartan who had been stabbed to death in July 2018. I'm a vet, and here are five dog breeds most prone to cancer - including Golden Retrievers and Rottweilers, Prince Andrew chuckles as he encounters female jogger on way to his weekly Windsor horse-riding trip. Get your need-to-know And those four armed men had murder in their mind and were intent on killing Crosslom Davis. Latwaan Griffiths, an 18-year-old from Southwark, was found collapsed with multiple stab wounds to his chest in Denmark Road, Camberwell on the evening of . Mr Diarrassouba suggested they meet the caller to sort it out and they arrived in the Deptford Creek area at about 1.15am, the court heard. A witness claimed the moped rider was shouting hold on, hold on to Latwaan shortly before leaving him. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. I heard M17 and Harlem don't even fuck wid each other like dat anymore since Incog got m'd and Latz got dumped off the ped . Statement from Commander Jane Connors in relation to recent violence: "Over the past 24 hours there have been three murders in London, in Lower Clapton, Deptford and Knightsbridge. Weve got the perfect Mothers Day gift, I dont feel mum guilt and neither should you, Peter Andre sets strict rules for Princess after signing major deal with online fashion retailer, How bad are the pics?: Messages reveal Hancocks battle to salvage career, Do not sell or share my personal information. 'We hugged and said: ''I love you'', as we usually do when he leaves, but this time I said: ''Break a leg'' for luck, as I would normally do when he is performing or going to shoot a video.'. Elijah Morgan, 20, and Jedaiah Param, 21, were found guilty of murder and having a blade following a trial. Latwaan was seen hanging off the back of the bike and was bleeding heavily from his injuries. The Vue group later reinstated the film. Mr O'Neill said: "Rightly or wrongly, he got the impression the person on the other end of the phone was being disrespectful about 'Latz'.". Sign Up / Log In Account. Mr Davis collapsed but the attack continued before the assailants ran off. Mr ONeill said if there was a pre-arranged meeting with the defendants, it was not possible to say if it was linked to the perceived disrespect about Latz. Crosslon Davis, 20, known as Bis, suffered at least nine wounds to his head, back and chest when he was set upon by four youths armed with knives and machetes. The day before his death, Mr Davis had become angry at disrespect for a friend who was stabbed and killed the year before, it was claimed. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Mr O'Neill alleged that the men in the footage are Morgan and Param. Crosslon Davis was a member of the Harlem Spartans hip-hop collective, the Old Bailey heard. The group, affiliated with the Moscow17 gang, is said to have been at war with rival gangs in the Brixton area. 'They have made me watch my son being killed around 15 times on the CCTV footage which was shown to the court. The forensic pathologist who carried out the post-mortem examination of his body concluded that he had bled to death as a result of multiple wounds. The defendants were on licence at the time of the killing, having both been convicted of. difference is WoodGreen + Edmonton + Albo/turk TPL have many times more active/free members than Kennington and Moscow, Harlem are beefing the two most notorious areas of London, Peckham and Brixton, with far less people, Bredda are u involved to bumlick woods like u do. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Online comments asked if Latwaan had been targeted by members of rival gangs such as 410, based in Brixton, or Zone 2 . W. I say RIP to all the dead dons no matter what side they come from.Harlem scored points on 410 members after Latz's death since it was a 410 member who killed him.That's how it is in the streets;you kill one of mine I kill one of yours. Mr Davis told the person on the phone to stop being rude and to say . Only Param sat in the dock, after Morgan declined to come to court from prison where he was on remand. Earlier yesterday afternoon a third man, Exauce Ngimbi, 22, was knifed to death in broad daylight in Hackney, east London. But no charge has been brought against any individual in the near three years since the fatal stabbing. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. It's mainly because Harlem beef Brixton (410 & GBG), and Brixton has a lot of close allies: Wandsworth Road (TOG), Clapham (CT), Roadside (198), Junction (OJB), Uptop (UTH) etc. UK drill crew from Kennington, England, UK that made noise in 2016 with a single called "Call Me a Spartan." They released several mixtapes and singles between 2016 and 2017. The judge said Param and Morgan both had "appalling" records for violence and possession of weapons, which was a "very significant" aggravating factor. The cab sped off but the driver was told to stop and the occupants got out and ran back, the court heard. During the trial, prosecutor Brian ONeill QC had said it was a savage and merciless attack. Mr Davis, known as Bis, was said to be a highly regarded drill artist who was a member of the Harlem Spartans - a hip-hop collective mainly based in Kennington, south London. On the 25th Of July 2018 at around 6:45pm it was rumoured that Latwaan Griffiths aka SA had gone to ride out on his rivals or opps with a moscow 17 member. SpartanOrKu. Login; Register; Manage my profile; Log out Mr O'Neill told jurors that if there was a pre-arranged meeting with the defendants, it was not possible to say if it was linked to the perceived "disrespect" about Latz. Exactly how, where and when the teenager was stabbed remains a mystery to detectives. ", Armed police called to east London station after stabbing in Hackney, Thames Tideway: Inside the 4bn 'super sewer' that will help protect London's river from pollution, Ukraine flag stunt outside Russian embassy in London on eve of invasion anniversary leads to four arrests. Mr ONeill said: Rightly or wrongly, he got the impressions the person on the other end of the phone was being disrespectful about Latz.. Most of the attack in Deptford, south-east London, early on December 6, 2019, was caught on shocking CCTV footage. The cab sped off but the driver was told to stop and the occupants got out and ran back, the court heard. On 5 December he had filmed a music video in Kennington and Cambridge, accompanied by friends including Elhaj Diarrassouba, the court heard. Cops said he was stabbed during a fight involving a number of people. Blue Story was pulled from some cinemas across the UK after violence broke out on the film's opening night last month. The attack continued and Crosslom staggered out of camera shot followed by his attackers. The forensic pathologist who carried out the post-mortem examination of his body concluded that he had bled to death as a result of multiple wounds.. Mr Diarrassouba suggested they meet the caller to sort it out and they arrived in the Deptford Creek area at around 1.15am. An image of the moped rider, who was wearing a helmet, was issued as part of a public appeal. Then later, when Kenny started fully beefing Peckham, Peckham was allied with brixton. A further two men, 18, were arrested the next day. The England star and Borussia Dortmund winger was born in Kennington himself but moved to London aged 12 to be nearer to Watford after signing for the club. An overwhelming 19 of the young victims were fatally stabbed.London's knife crime is at an all-time high with more than 15,000 offences recorded. A drill rapper "did not stand a chance" as he was stabbed to death in a "savage and merciless attack", a court has been told. The police allege that Harlem Spartans is a gang, however this is denied by the group. Two unidentified men joined them in the attack, the jury heard. Param, of Norwood, south London, and Morgan, of no fixed address, had each denied murder. The court heard he had got the impression the caller was being 'disrespectful' about Latz, real name Latwaan Griffiths, a fellow Harlem Spartan who had been stabbed to death in July 2018. US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Canadian grandma helps police snag phone scammer. The victim was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Latz, real name Latwaan Griffiths, was a fellow Harlem Spartan, who had been stabbed to death in July 2018. 2023 BBC. He added: His friend stopped the moped and just pushed him off. Press J to jump to the feed. The main part of the attack was caught in CCTV footage, which showed two of the attackers getting out of a minicab, he said. Pic: Met Police. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. "He was intelligent and had the whole world in front of him, such a bright future cruelly cut short," she said. They took the name "Harlem" to refer to their means of making lots of money, similar to Harlem, NY in the 80s, and "Spartans" for their willingness to use violence. He said: I'm deeply saddened by the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old in south London last night. Some gms are humble ppl and treat everyone with respect ( unless you beef them of course), And bis died because he felt the guy on the phone was being disrespectful cause he mentioned SA, RIP Biscy man that will never sit right with me man kmt , Realist gang in London??? Alternatively Tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Four people, including a 14-year-old schoolboy, have now been arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to the broad daylight incident at 2pm. Mr Davis dropped the mallet and was set upon by the defendants and two other unidentified assailants. He puts himself between Crosslon and the other four but the reality of the situation was this was four armed men against two unarmed men. Crosslon Davis, 20, known as Bis, suffered at least nine wounds to his head, back and chest when he was set upon by four youths armed with knives and machetes. On Monday, the pair were each jailed for life with a minimum term of 28 years. On the day before he died, Mr Davis had arranged to film a music video for his latest track, the court heard. The attack on Crosslon Davis - known as Bis - was caught on CCTV, Latwaan Griffiths was killed in July 2018, the court heard. Most of the attack was caught on CCTV footage. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Footballer Jadon, 19, tweeted a picture of Bis this afternoon with the caption "Rest up bis". Each one of these attacks is a tragedy, not just for the victims and their families and friends, but for our wider communities who are left reeling by this senseless violence.". Trivia Pictured: Police officers at the scene of the murder. got shot and killed while . Welcome to the Coronation! On 5 December he had filmed a music video in Kennington and Cambridge, accompanied by friends including Elhaj Diarrassouba, the court heard. The victim's mother, Vivienne Davis, paid tribute to her son, who had been rapping since the age of two and was about to start university. Morgan is already in prison, she said, and knew about the trial starting but "has chosen not to come". Brian O'Neill QC told jurors: "Crosslon Davis did not stand a chance.". The defendants had just got into a cab in Deptford when Mr Davis, armed with a mallet, opened the rear door and tried to attack Morgan, the court heard. Mr Davis told the person on the phone to stop getting rude and to say . Crosslom Davis, more famously known as 'Bis', was murdered at about 3.30 this morning in Deptford. So if someone killed your bredrin what you gonna do? The cab sped off but the occupants got out and ran back, the court heart. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Mr Davis told the person on the phone to stop being rude and to apologise, but he refused, it was alleged. On the journey back to London, he appeared to become "angry" with someone on the phone. This was said to be about "Latz", real name Latwaan Griffiths, a fellow Harlem Spartan who had been stabbed to death in July 2018. Shortly before this morning's knifing officers were called to posh Knightsbridge, west London after another man was stabbed to death near Harrods. Another verse by a rapper called "Bis" says: "Fought dem sam-swords [samurai swords] on wheels, Spartans does this for real, my splash [knife] got my back, and this corn [ammunition] lookin' fat". Lack of positive role models and opportunities. Mr Diarrassouba - also known as Els - suggested they meet the caller to sort it out and they arrived in the Deptford Creek area at 01:15 GMT. 'It is clear he had been shown no mercy whatsoever and he died in the street despite extensive efforts of emergency services to save his life.'. Don't skip a beat and sign up to The 12 newsletter here. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Two men who stabbed a drill rapper to death in a savage and merciless attack are facing life behind bars. Read about our approach to external linking. The pair have each been jailed for life with a minimum term of 28 years. Harlem deserve a lot more respect than they get for holding their own (and even winning late 2016-mid 2017) considering the cirumstances, They dont really beef with every single gang on that list, like some of the ones u said just dont rate eachother so it isnt a riding out ting the most it would be is if its onsight, Just the main beefs: 150, 410, Peckham and CT is more people than any other big music gang beefs, its ridiculous ngl, harlem have like 30 active members (maybe half in jail) and theyre against ~200, Linked up with other groups so it ends up with a lot of beef, Affiliation beef I guess they inherited beef as they linked with gangs like 67 Moscow and as their opps linked with other gangs too, Dont get or twisted harlem are some madmen They hold it down. Do you want to stay up to date with the latest news, views, features and opinion from across the city? Drill rapper Bis stabbed to death in 'savage and merciless' attack, court told, Crosslon Davis suffered at least nine wounds during the attack. He shouted help him, help him, hes been stabbed to people standing on the street and rode off.". Judge Angela Rafferty QC said it was a "heartless and merciless crime" involving the "savage murder" of a defenceless man. The court heard he had got the impression the caller was being "disrespectful" about Latz, real name Latwaan Griffiths, a fellow Harlem Spartan who had been stabbed to death in July 2018.