Artist Info: Top 5

Hassan Ali, widely known by his rap moniker Top5, is an underground drill rapper and prominent figure in the Toronto hip-hop scene. He has gained attention for viral antics, high-profile collaborations, and extensive legal troubles. In late 2021, Top5 was charged with first-degree murder in the 2021 shooting death of a 20-year-old student, Hashim Omar Hashi. He was released in September 2024 after a judge dismissed certain social media evidence and the Crown stayed the charges. [read more...]