Age 26 Hassan Ali, better known as Top5, is a rapper who was recently stabbed in a violent gang-related attack shortly after attending Drake’s performance at the Wireless Festival in London
The attack took place on Springpark Drive, leaving Ali with leg injuries and major damage to his vehicle.
Who is Top5, real name Hassan Ali as video of Toronto rapper being stabbed in London goes viral: Bio, age, ethnicity, songs and net worth
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NEW: Canadian rapper and Drake affiliate Top5 was allegedly st*bbed in the neck in London hours after claiming the UK has no k*llers
These people are broken beyond repair pic.twitter.com/AtL1usKG9E
— Unlimited L's (@unlimited_ls) July 14, 2025
Shocking footage from the scene showed a group of men surrounding Ali’s white Mercedes before climbing on it and physically assaulting him inside.
Hassan Ali gets shot after Drake’s London concert
A popular Canadian rapper named Hassan Ali was recently stabbed just hours after watching his friend Drake perform in North London. According to reports, the attackers surrounded his white Mercedes before stomping on the windshield and physically assaulting him through the vehicle. According to the Metropolitan Police, Ali was taken to the hospital with a stab wound to the leg. However, some reports suggest that he was stabbed in the neck, and police have officially noted the leg injury wasn’t life-threatening.
Hassan Ali biography and age
Hassan Ali is a Muslim Canadian rapper who is more popularly known by his stage name, Top5. He was born and raised in Toronto, and he is currently aged 26 and has made headlines for both his music and for his legal troubles. He is close friends with Drake, which has often brought him into the spotlight several times.
He is a Somali rapper from the Toronto’s Lawrence Heights neighbourhood and has a net worth of $100,000-$500,000.
Rap career
Hassan Ali built a name for himself as a drill rapper and despite failing to achieve mainstream success, he has managed to gain a dedicated fanbase in Canada. Ali’s content often reflects themes related to drill music, including street life and gang culture. Top5 initially launched his rap career in Toronto’s underground scene, where he gained a reputation for his aggressive style and raw lyrics. Despite achieving limited commercial success, his association with Drake and several controversies have kept him relevant.
Criminal history
Hassan Ali has a controversial past, and he was previously charged with first-degree murder in connection with the killing of a 20-year-old accounting student. Prior to his arrest in 2021, he was even placed under house arrest for an accessory charge, which was later upgraded. He spent three years in custody despite continuing to maintain his innocence, stating:
I’m an innocent man. Hope they find whoever did that.”
Friendship with Drake
Hassan Ali shares a close bond with global superstar Drake, and the pair were seen enjoying an NBA game together back in January. Ali has often referred to Drake as his “twin” and recently shared VIP moments from the Wireless Festival where Drake performed. Ali’s friendship with Drake has often kept him in the public eye and elevated his status in the Canadian music scene.
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Hassan Ali maintains a limited presence online with his Instagram account @top5, having just 3 posts, despite garnering 328K followers.