Haval_(rapper)
Haval (rapper)
Swedish rapper
Haval Khalil, (born 16 May 1995 in Husby, northern Stockholm) is a Swedish rapper.[1][2] He is based in Skarpnäck within the municipality of Stockholm. He broke through with his debut album Inloggad in 2020, an album produced by Manny Flaco. Haval and Manny Flaco released a number of joint singles as Haval & Manny Flaco. The songs on the album receiving great viewing on streaming platform depict a difficult street life with weapons and drugs.[3]
In April 2021, Haval was nominated for a Swedish Grammy for the "Newcomer of the Year" category. The nomination caused controversy due to Haval's involvement in gangs and in a criminal case where charges had been brought against him. Eventually, on 14 July 2021, Haval was convicted and sentenced for two and a half years for complicity in the kidnapping and robbery of rapper Einár.[4] The trial was held in Södertörn District Court against various activities of the criminal gang Vårbynätverket.[5]