Toronto rapper Top5 found himself at the center of a violent incident over the weekend after being stabbed in London following Drake’s headlining performance at the annual Wireless Festival.
According to the Toronto Star, the attack occurred shortly after Drake closed out his three-day takeover of the festival, with Top5 reportedly engaging with fans near the festival grounds before the assault unfolded.
Initial accounts suggested that Top5, born Hassan Ali, was ambushed near the stage by a masked individual. However, the Metropolitan Police provided a different version of events.
According to their statement, “officers were called to Springpark Drive near the festival grounds at approximately 12:15 a.m. on Monday (July 14), where Top5 was found after having been beaten and stabbed by a group of individuals.”
In addition to the stabbing, the suspects allegedly vandalized the OVO affiliate’s vehicle, “smashing its windshield during the assault,” police confirmed.
The Sun reported a statement from a police spokesperson, noting, “The victim, a man in his 20s, was approached by a group who damaged his car before stabbing him in the leg. He was taken to hospital and his injuries are not believed to be life-changing. Inquiries remain ongoing and no arrests have been made at this stage.”
Fortunately, Top5’s injuries were not life-threatening, with reports confirming, “no arteries were hit in the attempt on his life.”
The attack came just hours after Top5 reportedly appeared on a livestream, where he taunted London street culture by claiming, “there are no real killers in London.” Some speculate his remarks may have provoked the brutal assault.
This latest incident adds to a growing list of controversies surrounding Top5.
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The rapper was released from prison in 2024 after being charged as the alleged triggerman in a 2021 fatal shooting—charges that were ultimately dropped due to lack of evidence.
Earlier this year, in January 2025, he was arrested again on firearms charges.
As of now, the Metropolitan Police continue to investigate the London stabbing, with no arrests made.