The pair have each been jailed for life with a minimum term of 28 years. He said: I'm deeply saddened by the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old in south London last night. The defendants were on licence at the time of the killing, having both been convicted of previous knife-related offences. At one point, he fell to the ground under the hail of blows but managed to get back to his feet. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Stephen Bear revenge porn prison term 'sends clear message', 'Money can't buy you a better cheeseburger', Billionaire Bill Gates talks to Amol Rajan about wealth, conspiracies and controversy, The meteoric rise and dizzying fall of tycoon Arif Naqvi, Inside the factory where supercars are made, Meet the people behind McLaren's latest model, There's something for everyone on BBC iPlayer. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The name, "Harlem", is a nickname for their local area of Kennington. Videos circulating on social media reportedly show paramedics performing CPR as hundreds have paid tribute to the drill rapper. "He was intelligent and had the whole world in front of him, such a bright future cruelly cut short," she said. A rapper known as "M10" says: "2 man, 4 shanks [knives], 2 man want dots, Man skududu off, See corn [bullets] fly past mans head". 2023 BBC. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Violent gang film Blue Story, which was made by the BBC, is set in Deptford, not far from where Bis was killed last night. 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Detective Chief Inspector Simon Harding, from the Metropolitan Police's Homicide and Major Crime Command, said at the time: "This is a tragic incident which has resulted in another young person being fatally stabbed in London and it's important we establish where the victim initially received his injuries. Inside Prince Harry's finances from when he met Meghan Markle to landing 100M with Netflix and book Spare Royally hard work! He admitted violent disorder, threatening with a blade, possessing cannabis and two charges of assaulting police officers. When will the Beast from the East be at YOUR door? There has been no justice for the popular teenager rapper three years on, Stories from court and the latest breaking crime news sent right to your inbox. The MyLondon team tells London stories for Londoners. 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. 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'.". This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. 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. For more stories like this,check our news page. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Drill rapper Bis stabbed to death in 'savage and merciless' attack, court told, Crosslon Davis suffered at least nine wounds during the attack. He told jurors: Crosslom Davis did not stand a chance. 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. During the journey back to London, Mr Davis became angry with someone on the phone, jurors were told. Essentially the two major areas in south were now beefing a smaller one. During the journey back to London, Mr Davis became angry with someone on the phone, jurors were told. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. A further two men, 18, were arrested the next day. 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 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. It's mad how lampz gets so much stick on here when so many people genuinely enjoy the gangs and seem to have a fetish for gang violence. 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. Defendants Elijah Morgan, 20, and Jedaiah Param, 21, are on trial each accused of murder and having a knife. Cops said he was stabbed during a fight involving a number of people. The defendants were on licence at the time of the killing, having both been convicted of. Harlem Spartans, often abbreviated to HS, also known as Harlem O or simply Harlem, is a British hip hop collective based in Kennington, London. Latz, real name Latwaan Griffiths, was a fellow Harlem Spartan, who had been stabbed to death in July 2018. 2023 BBC. Just 11 days after the murder and while on the run, Morgan was involved in another street stabbing in Nuneaton. Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. Mr Diarrassouba suggested they meet the caller to sort it out and they arrived in the Deptford Creek area at around 1.15am. Pictured: Police officers at the scene of the murder. Mr Davis told the person on the phone to stop being rude and to apologise, but he refused, it was alleged. Most of the attack in Deptford south-east London early on December 6 2019 was caught on CCTV footage. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Mr Davis told the person on the phone to stop being rude and to say sorry, but he refused, jurors heard. Morgan is already in prison, she said, and knew about the trial starting but "has chosen not to come". 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??? Exact date yellow weather warning for snow and ice forecast to hit UK - will you be affected? Two "heartless" killers have each been jailed for at least 28 years for hacking a rapper to death. Read about our approach to external linking. On 5 December he had filmed a music video in Kennington and Cambridge, accompanied by friends including Elhaj Diarrassouba, the court heard. Twenty-one under 20s have died in London in 2019, murdered in the harrowing trend of violence now gripping the capital. The prosecutor added: "Those four armed men had murder in their mind and were intent on killing Crosslon Davis. 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Trivia 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. he got the impression the person on the other end of the phone was being disrespectful about 'Latz . That day, Mr Davis had filmed in Kennington and Cambridge, accompanied by friends, including Elhaj Diarrassouba, aka Els, the court had heard. On December 5, he had filmed a music video for his latest track in Kennington and Cambridge accompanied by friends, including Elhaj Diarrassouba, aka Els, the court heard. A subreddit dedicated to UK drill music, culture and news. How long have Keir Starmer and Sue Gray been secretly cooking up their plot? 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 July 27, 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. Crosslom Davis, more famously known as 'Bis', was murdered at about 3.30 this morning in Deptford. Mr ONeill said: We see Els trying to stop it. They are a fairly young gang, forming around 2014 as an offshoot of the much older sets around Black Prince Road. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. "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.". The cab sped off but the occupants got out and ran back, the court heart. And 2 a lot of it is just jealousy, Its because of how south london gang politics have evolved. The defendants were on licence at the time of the killing, having both been convicted of knife-related offences in the past. Param, of Norwood, south London, and Morgan, of no fixed address, had each denied murder. The Harlem Spartans have music on Spotify and were photographed with DJ Tim Westwood when they appeared on his YouTube channel. Members of the public rushed to give him first aid before he was taken to hospital, but Latwaan died of his injuries in the early hours of the following morning. Crosslon Davis, aka Bis, was said to be a "highly regarded" drill artist who was a member of the Harlem Spartans collective. The group, affiliated with the Moscow17 gang, is said to have been at war with rival gangs in the Brixton area. 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 Latz, real name Latwaan Griffiths, was a fellow Harlem Spartan, who had been stabbed to death in July 2018, the court heard. 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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. Jealousy plays a big part especially for Harlem fam. Police have launched a murder investigation after they were called to Bronze Street early this morning following reports of a stabbing. Mr Davis told the person on the phone to stop getting rude and to say . The attack on Crosslon Davis - known as Bis - was caught on CCTV, Latwaan Griffiths was killed in July 2018, the court heard. Mr Davis was then set upon by the two defendants and two other unidentified assailants, it was alleged. The Vue group later reinstated the film. The victim was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Judge Angela Rafferty QC pointed out to the jury that only one of the defendants, Param, was in the dock. Press J to jump to the feed. MyLondon's brilliant newsletter The 12 is absolutely jam packed with all the latest to keep you keep you entertained, informed and uplifted. On the journey back to London, Mr Davis appeared to become 'angry' with someone on the phone. Alternatively Tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Drill rapper Bis is believed to have been knifed to death this morning in Deptford, Jadon Sancho paid tribute to the South London drill rapper today, DJ Tim Westwood with the notorious Harlem Spartans. "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. "If anyone saw the moped make off from the scene or recognises the helmet or moped we equally need to hear from them.". Our journalists cover all the news you need - from City Hall to your local streets, so you'll never miss a moment. ", One added: "RIP Bis, a legend gone too soon.". The defendants had just got into a taxi cab when Mr Davis, who was armed with a mallet, opened the rear door and tried to attack Morgan, who was inside. She added: 'The last time I held my baby was December 5, 2019. A witness claimed the moped rider was shouting hold on, hold on to Latwaan shortly before leaving him. 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'. 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 collapsed but the attack continued before the assailants ran off. He was hacked to death. Two unidentified men joined them in the attack, the jury heard. Mr Davis dropped the mallet and was set upon by the defendants and two other unidentified assailants. CCTV showed Mr Diarrassouba trying to stop the attack, Mr O'Neill said. 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. Bruh people really out here supporting gangs like football teams lmao. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Jurors at the Old Bailey in London have been told that two other males have not yet been "satisfactorily" identified. So it results in Harlem having a lot of opps. Latz, real name Latwaan Griffiths, was a fellow Harlem Spartan who had been stabbed to death in July 2018. Mr Davis had been a 'highly regarded' drill artist and member of the Harlem Spartan collective based in Kennington, south London, and was shooting a video for his latest track the day before he was killed,the Old Bailey heard. 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. Footballer Jadon, 19, tweeted a picture of Bis this afternoon with the caption "Rest up bis". Brian O'Neill QC told jurors: "Crosslon Davis did not stand a chance.". Mr ONeill said: Rightly or wrongly, he got the impressions the person on the other end of the phone was being disrespectful about Latz.. 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. Crosslon Davis was a member of the Harlem Spartans hip-hop collective, the Old Bailey heard. The sentences for those offences were ordered to run concurrently. And those four armed men had murder in their mind and were intent on killing Crosslom Davis. The jury heard that at this point Mr Davis, who was armed with a mallet, opened the rear door of a cab and tried to attack 20-year-old Mr Morgan, who is from Norwood. Two unidentified men joined them in the attack, the jury heard. On the day before he died, Mr Davis had arranged to film a music video for his latest track, the court heard. 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On 5 December he had filmed a music video in Kennington and Cambridge, accompanied by friends including Elhaj Diarrassouba, the court heard. Press J to jump to the feed. The cab sped off but the driver was told to stop and the occupants got out and ran back, the court heard. All four of attackers appear to strike or stab at Crosslon Davis with their weapons. Only Param sat in the dock, after Morgan declined to come to court from prison where he was on remand. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. Param, of Norwood, south London, and Morgan, of no fixed address, had each denied the charges against them. Mr Diarrassouba - also known as Els - suggested they meet the caller to sort it out. Two men who stabbed a drill rapper to death in a savage and merciless attack are facing life behind bars. 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