Ratlin mocks Top5 after London stabbing incident during Wireless Festival weekend

Express Tribune

15-07-2025

UK rapper Ratlin has made headlines after calling Canadian artist Top5 a 'police bwoy' in the aftermath of a reported stabbing incident involving the Toronto native. According to keep6ixsolid on Instagram, Ratlin mocked Top5's alleged reaction to the attack by writing, 'Police bwoy bout call 911,' in the comments of a related post, accompanied by laughing emojis.
Top5, whose real name is Hassan Ali, was in London attending the Wireless Festival for Drake's headlining set when the stabbing reportedly took place. Details around the incident remain unclear. Some sources claim Top5 called for emergency medical help on the street, but this has not been officially confirmed. As of now, neither Top5 nor his representatives have addressed the situation publicly.
Ratlin, known in the UK rap scene for mixtapes like Summertime in Mexico and Youngest In Charge, has not clarified what prompted his remark about Top5. There is no known public history of conflict between the two, making the comment particularly unexpected.
Top5, affiliated with Drake's OVO camp, is recognized for fusing street-oriented themes with mainstream media appearances, including interviews with platforms like No Jumper. The incident—and Ratlin's online jab—has sparked speculation across both UK and Canadian hip-hop circles, with fans awaiting a potential response once Top5's recovery is confirmed.
As the situation develops, it remains to be seen how others in the hip-hop community—particularly in the UK, Toronto, and the U.S.—will respond. For now, the focus is on Top5's recovery and whether this remark from Ratlin might lead to further tension between the two artists.