Sick rap lyrics glorifying the murder of Kelyan Bokassa have surfaced online, sparking outrage and concern in the community.
London: It’s just heartbreaking. Sick lyrics have popped up on Instagram, bragging about the stabbing of a 14-year-old boy on a bus. Kelyan Bokassa, who went by Grippa, was attacked in Woolwich. He was just trying to get home when tragedy struck.
Despite the paramedics’ best efforts, Kelyan didn’t make it. The police are still looking for leads, but no arrests have been made yet. His mom, Mary, visited the bus stop where people have left flowers and tributes. It’s so sad to see her in pain while some people are out there making light of this awful situation.
One of the posts on Instagram was chilling. It said something like, “Caught Grippa lackin’ on the 472 (bus). Blade in my coat, it’s do or die.” Can you believe that? Just an hour before he was killed, Kelyan posted a haunting message asking if anyone had a “mindy,” which is slang for a knife. He had even released a track called ‘Bangers & Mash’ where he waved a knife around in the video.
It’s clear he was caught up in a dangerous world. Kelyan had a tough life, growing up without his dad and being in care. He had some run-ins with the law, too. Just the other day, he was on his way to see social workers when he was attacked. It’s just tragic.
Mary shared how it’s nice to see people remembering Kelyan positively, but she also mentioned how he felt lost. She said he turned to rap to express his anger and cope with everything he went through. It’s a tough reality, and it makes you think about the struggles kids face today.
