Toronto Rapper Top5 Arrested & Charged In Connection To Murder

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A 20-year-old man reportedly returning home from work was gunned down in his vehicle in January.

In recent months, we've watched as artists like Casanova, Silento, DaBaby, Yella Beezy, and YFN Lucci be taken into custody, and according to news out of Canada, a Toronto rapper has found himself on the wrong side of the law, as well. According to CBC News, 22-year-old Top5, real name Hassan Ali, was arrested and charged with "two counts of failure to comply with probation," "three counts of possessing a controlled substance for the purpose of drug trafficking," and "possessing items valued at over $5,000 that were obtained by crime."

On January 31, 20-year-old "humble, kind, and hardworking" Hashim Omar Hashi, as described by his relatives, was shot and killed inside of his vehicle while entering a parking garage on his way home. When police responded to the scene, they found Hashi suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. According to authorities, Hashi wasn't involved with any nefarious characters or gang activity.

Another man, 24-year-old Emmanuel Missah, was also arrested and charged with "accessory after the fact" and "failure to comply with a recognizance order." It's unclear who police believe was the triggerman in this case. Ali reportedly appeared in court today (February 16) while Missah is scheduled to return to court on March 1.

Check out photos of Top5 kicking it was a few famous artists below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.