Toronto rapper Top 5 has been arrested in a firearm investigation, only months after being freed in a murder trial.
The 26-year-old rapper, whose name is Ali Hassan, is facing five charges, including Careless Storage of Firearm and Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, among others.
Toronto police say they obtained a search warrant that was executed on Friday, Jan. 24, in the area of Enterprise Boulevard and Birchmount Road area.
During the search, Top 5 was arrested along with another suspect, 29-year-old Yasin Ali, who is facing six charges.
Both suspects were scheduled to appear in court this morning.
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In September 2024, first-degree murder charges were stayed against the rapper in the case of Hashim Hashi, a 20-year-old student who was killed in Toronto in 2021. The judge let Top 5 go after deeming some social media evidence inadmissible.
Following his release, Top 5 thanked Drake on Instagram for paying his lawyer fees.
Earlier this month, Top 5 was seen with Drake at a Raptors game in Toronto, where the team was facing the Golden State Warriors.
Anyone with information about the firearm investigation is asked to contact police at 416-808-5300, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
