Sweden: Popular rapper Einar dies from gunshot wounds

The crime came after a series of attacks, kidnappings and criminal cases in recent years, which reflect the growing violence on the scene of the Swedish "gangsta rap".

Ο Niels Kurt Eric Einar Greenberg, as was his real name, had fallen abduction in 2020. This time he was shot several times, outside a building in the Hamarby Svestad district.

He was found seriously injured. The youngster succumbed to his injuries Shortly after the arrival of the first aid services, around 23.00 Swedish time, Tove Hague, spokesman for the Stockholm police, told the French News Agency (AFP).

An investigation into the murder is ongoing and police are taking testimony from witnesses to identify one or more suspects.

Singing rap in Swedish, Einar was the most popular artist on Spotify in Sweden in 2019, the year he released hits such as "Katten i trakten" and "Nu vi skiner".

But success came with it's rivalries and conflicts with other local stars.

"I understand that he represented many young people. "It is tragic that another life was lost," said Prime Minister Stephen Leven from Brussels.

"I understand that he represented many young people. "It is tragic that another life was lost," said Prime Minister Stephen Leven from Brussels.

Thousands of fans and friends of the rapper posted messages on social media expressing their sadness.

"Einar was a real brother to me and I will really miss him. "We just released our first album last week," he wrote producer Trobi in a comment on Instagram.

"Nise [Nils derogatory], whom I had the honor of meeting, was a kind and loving young man and so I will remember you forever," singer Victor Lexel wrote on social media.

"Nise [Nils derogatory], whom I had the honor of meeting, was a kind and loving young man and so I will remember you forever," singer Victor Lexel wrote on social media.

Many songs of the young artist, who had been honored with many awards, referred to one delinquent life, talking about drugs and weapons.

The rapper was in open confrontation with another representative of Swedish rap, his opponent Age. The Last has been convicted in July to 10 months in prison for Einar abduction attempt the 2020.

Although this kidnapping plan failed, Einar was abducted a few weeks later, this time without Yasin being involved.

Another rapper, o Haval Khalil was sentenced to 2,5 years in prison for this case, for conspiracy to kidnap and steal. The case is currently being heard in the second instance.

Einar was initially summoned to appear in court as a plaintiff, but never appeared in court, Rodney Humphreys' lawyer told AFP. He was again invited to testify next week.

The 19-year-old, who had also been given precautionary measures, was considered suspected of being involved in a knife attack at a restaurant in central Stockholm a few days ago, according to Swedish media.

In 2018, another Swedish rapper, the lesser known Rozh Shamal, he was murdered in a suburb of Stockholm.

In recent years, Sweden has been faced with one wave of clearing accounts and deadly shootings, attributed to mafia gangs.

As of October 15, 40 people had been killed in 273 shootings this year, according to police.

Today, political officials called for action in front of the situation.

"We are very much in mourning and we are tired of this unreasonable violence and we want to fight gang crime," Center leader Annie Leew wrote in a Twitter message, while Left Party leader Noosy Dagostar was in favor of a "political which will regain control ".

"We are very much in mourning and we are tired of this unreasonable violence and we want to fight gang crime," Center leader Annie Leew wrote in a Twitter message, while Left Party leader Noosy Dagostar was in favor of a "political which will regain control ".