Malaysian Rapper Released on Bail Amid Investigation into Influencer's Death
A Malaysian rapper named Namewee, whose birth name is Wee Meng Chee, has been released on bail pending the outcome of an investigation into the death of a Taiwanese influencer found dead in a hotel bathtub. The police have named Namewee a "person of interest" in the case.
According to Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus, Namewee was released on bail until November 26 following the autopsy results of Iris Hsieh, also known as "nurse goddess" to fans. He maintained his innocence and denied any wrongdoing, stating that "the truth will speak for itself."
The investigation into Hsieh's death is ongoing, with authorities referring it back to the deputy public prosecutor's office after the initial findings. The police have not disclosed the amount of bail released.
Hsieh was 31 years old and found dead in a bathtub at a high-end hotel in Kuala Lumpur on October 22. She was in Malaysia to discuss a commercial video directed by Namewee, who is also an actor, filmmaker, and outspoken hip-hop artist known for his Mandarin-language music that has gained significant popularity in China and Taiwan.
Namewee was the last person seen with Hsieh before her death, according to police. The rapper has been linked to several controversies in Malaysia, including a 2007 song parodying the Malaysian national anthem, which sparked widespread criticism in his home country. He was also detained in Malaysia for several days in 2016 after allegedly insulting Islam in a video.
Police arrested Namewee on October 22 after finding nine blue pills believed to be ecstasy in his hotel room. However, he denied using drugs and tested positive for several illicit substances, including amphetamines, methamphetamine, ketamine, and THC. He pleaded not guilty to the drug charges.
The investigation into Hsieh's death is ongoing, with Namewee's release on bail pending further developments.
A Malaysian rapper named Namewee, whose birth name is Wee Meng Chee, has been released on bail pending the outcome of an investigation into the death of a Taiwanese influencer found dead in a hotel bathtub. The police have named Namewee a "person of interest" in the case.
According to Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus, Namewee was released on bail until November 26 following the autopsy results of Iris Hsieh, also known as "nurse goddess" to fans. He maintained his innocence and denied any wrongdoing, stating that "the truth will speak for itself."
The investigation into Hsieh's death is ongoing, with authorities referring it back to the deputy public prosecutor's office after the initial findings. The police have not disclosed the amount of bail released.
Hsieh was 31 years old and found dead in a bathtub at a high-end hotel in Kuala Lumpur on October 22. She was in Malaysia to discuss a commercial video directed by Namewee, who is also an actor, filmmaker, and outspoken hip-hop artist known for his Mandarin-language music that has gained significant popularity in China and Taiwan.
Namewee was the last person seen with Hsieh before her death, according to police. The rapper has been linked to several controversies in Malaysia, including a 2007 song parodying the Malaysian national anthem, which sparked widespread criticism in his home country. He was also detained in Malaysia for several days in 2016 after allegedly insulting Islam in a video.
Police arrested Namewee on October 22 after finding nine blue pills believed to be ecstasy in his hotel room. However, he denied using drugs and tested positive for several illicit substances, including amphetamines, methamphetamine, ketamine, and THC. He pleaded not guilty to the drug charges.
The investigation into Hsieh's death is ongoing, with Namewee's release on bail pending further developments.
. So Namewee's released on bail but he's still got a lot of baggage - literally, his past controversies and run-ins with the law are pretty deep-seated 
. I mean, I get it, everyone makes mistakes or says something that ruffles feathers, but in this case, it feels like Namewee might have been pushing his luck 
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. I hope they do get to the bottom of it soon because this whole situation feels a bit too suspicious 
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. I mean, is he getting special treatment just because he's got a lot of fans? It'd be weird if that were the case 
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... I mean, Namewee's got a history of drama, but this? This takes it to a whole new level 
. So he was hanging out with Iris Hsieh at the hotel, and then she's found dead in the bathtub, and now everyone's like "oh, Namewee's a suspect" 
... I don't know what's going on here, but someone needs to get to the bottom of it.
. It sounds like he's just trying to spin this whole thing to save his own skin. And nine blue pills in his hotel room? 
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Is this some kind of sick joke? Iris Hsieh was literally 31 years old and now she's dead... it's just so sad 
. And Namewee, he's just like, "oh, I'm a rapper, I'm a filmmaker, I'm an actor"... 
Who cares about all that right now? The girl is dead, and someone needs to be held accountable 
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... I need some answers 
. The fact that a person of interest like Namewee was released on bail so soon just feels kinda weird to me... I get that he said he didn't do anything, but 9 blue pills in his room? It's definitely a mystery. What if someone wanted to make it look like a crime? 
i think it's because they use a special type of bean that's only grown in japan or something, idk but it's def worth checking out 
anyway, back to namewee... i dont know if im buying into the whole person of interest thing tho 
? I guess it's like they say, "guilty until proven innocent"... unless you're Namewee 
. And what's up with the police being all secretive about the bail amount? You'd think they'd want to make an example out of someone, but nah... let's just release them on bail until November 26 and keep everyone guessing 
. I'm sure Namewee is just relieved to be going home and can't wait to get back to making music and stirring up drama 
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. and namewee's got some history of drama, but you'd think he'd be able to keep his head above water after all the controversy he's been involved in. 9 blue pills in his room though... that's definitely not something you can just write off as coincidence 
. needs more clarification on what really went down here 
. what do u think happens to iris hsieh's case now tho? should namewee be suspected of more than just drug charges 
I'm not saying Iris Hsieh's death wasn't a tragedy, but let's not jump to conclusions about Namewee just yet. He's got a reputation for speaking his mind and that's what made him famous in the first place 
. Maybe he should be given a chance to clear his name? 
! Namewee, that Malaysian rapper, just got released on bail after being named a person of interest in Iris Hsieh's death 
And btw, has anyone seen the video where he sang that song about the Malaysian national anthem? Lmao, I remember my friends and I were like "is this guy for real?" 
Anyway, let's keep an eye on this investigation and hope justice is served 
so they just let him out after all that? seems weird 
I need answers 
. I mean, I'm sure he's innocent until proven guilty and all that, but at the same time... nine blue pills in his hotel room? That's some suspicious stuff