Iranian rapper Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tataloo, faces a death sentence after being convicted of 'insulting Islamic sanctities.' His case highlights the chaos of Iranian politics, as he once supported a hard-line presidential candidate but later became critical of authorities, especially after the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini. Activists are decrying his looming execution, and he reportedly attempted suicide in prison.
Iranian rapper Tataloo faces execution
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Iranian rapper Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tataloo, faces a death sentence after being convicted of 'insulting Islamic sanctities.' His case highlights the chaos of Iranian politics, as he once supported a hard-line presidential candidate but later became critical of authorities, especially after the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini. Activists are decrying his looming execution, and he reportedly attempted suicide in prison.
Trending- 1 2003: Tataloo began his music career.
- 2 2011: Released his first album.
- 3 2015: Appeared in a music video backing Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard and nuclear program.
- 4 2017: Endorsed Ebrahim Raisi for president.
- 5 2018: Left Iran for Turkey.
- 6 2020: Instagram deactivated his account.
- 7 2021: Ebrahim Raisi won the presidency.
- 8 2022: Death of Mahsa Amini, Tataloo's lyrics became more political.
- 9 Late 2023: Deported from Turkey, immediately taken into custody in Iran.
- 10 January: Sentenced to death by a court.
- 11 Last month: Iranian Supreme Court upheld his death sentence; Judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir confirmed the ruling; Tataloo reportedly attempted suicide.
- 12 2024: Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash.
- Tataloo faces execution
- International outcry from activists
- Reported suicide attempt in prison
- Increased political tension in Iran
- Potential impact on Iran's nuclear deal negotiations
What: Iranian rapper Tataloo (Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo) facing execution after his death sentence for 'insulting Islamic sanctities' was upheld.
When: Last month (Supreme Court upheld sentence, judiciary spokesman press conference); 2003 (began music career); 2011 (first album); 2015 (music video backing Revolutionary Guard); 2017 (endorsed Ebrahim Raisi); 2018 (left for Turkey); 2020 (Instagram deactivated account); 2022 (Mahsa Amini's death, increased political lyrics); late 2023 (deported from Turkey, taken into custody); January (sentenced to death by another court); Last month (attempted suicide).
Where: Iran (Tehran, Caspian Sea), Turkey, Dubai (AP dateline).
Why: Conviction for 'insulting Islamic sanctities'; his music became increasingly political after Mahsa Amini's death; his past support for hard-liners and later criticism of theocracy.
How: Judicial process (conviction, Supreme Court upholding sentence); deportation from Turkey; public activism and criticism through music videos and lyrics.