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Iranian Rapper’s Death Sentence Overturned by Supreme Court

Iran has decided to overturn the death sentence of a well-known rapper who has been critical of the regime. , the lawyer representing the hip-hop artist, confirmed that the country's Supreme Court has reversed the ruling. The rapper gained fame for his songs following the death of in 2022.

What was the original sentence given to the rapper by the Iranian court?

The original sentence given to the rapper by the Iranian court was death.

Who is the lawyer representing the rapper in this case?

The lawyer representing the rapper in this case is Toomaj Salehi.

What was the reason for the rapper's criticism of the regime in Iran?

The rapper's criticism of the regime in Iran was due to his popular hip-hop songs that addressed social and political issues in the country.

What was the event that sparked the rapper's activism and criticism of the regime?

The event that sparked the rapper's activism and criticism of the regime was the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022.