Five of the ten most played artists linked to crime. The Einár murder breathes life into the debate about gangster rap.

Swedish radio is criticized for promoting gangster rappers. Cultural journalism has failed, says the Swedish commentator Victor Malm.

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Einár was one of Sweden’s most popular artists. On Thursday, he was shot and killed in Stockholm. Foto: TT News Agency

27. Oct. 2021 20:58

Last updated 11 minutes ago

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Last Thursday, the rapper Einár (19) was shot and killed in Stockholm. Witnesses have described the murder to the Swedish media as a liquidation.

The link between parts of Swedish hip hop and criminal networks is now receiving a lot of attention.

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