Criminal Complaint Against 18 Rappers Who Sing ‘I Cannot Stay Silent’

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A criminal complaint has been reportedly filed against the song "I cannot stay silent" (Susamam) sung by 18 rappers led by Sarp Palaur, or Şanışer as he is publicly known in Turkey.

As reported by Ümit Türk from daily Sözcü, a person troubled with the lyrics of the song has appealed to the İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and filed a criminal complaint against the 15-minute song which directs a series of criticisms against current issues in Turkey.

It has also been reported that the Prosecutor's Office has registered the complaint and continues its inquiry.

Defkhan: I have left the project

Rapper Defkhan, who sings the "homesickness" (gurbet) part of the song, has announced on Twitter that he has left the project:

"Hi, friends... I would like to indicate that I have left the song and the project due to the political momentum that the song named Susamam has gained. The reason why I have made the announcement so late is that I do not want to turn it into a personal show and due to my deep respect and love that I feel for you."

Selam dostlar.. susamam adlı parçanın kazandığı siyasi ivme sebebi ile Parçadan ve Projeden ayrıldığımı belirtmek istiyorum.açıklamayı bu denli geç yapmamın sebebi , olayı şahsi şova çevirmek istemediğim ve size karşı beslediğim derin saygı ve sevgimdendir.

— Defkhan (@59DEFKHAN) September 17, 2019

'I cannot stay silent'

Sung by 18 rappers, namely Şanışer, Fuat, Ados, Hayki, Server Uraz, Beta, Tahribad-ı İsyan, Sokrat St, Ozbi, Deniz Tekin, Sehabe, Yeis Sensura, Aspova, Defkhan, Aga B, Mirac, Mert Şenel and Kamufle, was shared on YouTube at the night of September 5.

Touching upon a series of issues ranging from nature, animal rights and violence against women to justice and traffic, the video has been watched by millions of people since then. (TP/SD)