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The Tony Effe case and the fight in the disco
New judicial troubles for Tony Effe, the Roman rapper known for his performances and his presence at the Sanremo Festival. This time, the 33-year-old is at the center of an investigation regarding a huge brawl that took place two years ago in a nightclub in Porto Cervo, on the Costa Smeralda. The investigations, conducted by the public prosecutor of Tempio Pausania, Alessandro Bosco, led to the closure of the case, with the rapper now at risk of being sent for trial.
Details of the accident
On the night of , Tony Effe, whose real name is Nicolò Rapisarda, was in front of The Sanctuary, a very popular club in the area. Together with a group of friends, including a boxer and a Lazio fan, the rapper tried to enter the club, but was rejected by security personnel. Despite the ban, the group tried to force entry, starting a violent brawl that involved the bouncers and caused damage to the club, as well as injuries among the participants.
The legal consequences
The authorities have launched an in-depth investigation, leading to the notification of the closure of the preliminary investigation to Tony Effe and seven other people involved. The main charge is aggravated brawl, with some members of the group who could also have to answer for damage. The prosecutor has six months to decide whether to ask for a trial or to close the case. This episode adds to a series of legal problems that have marked the career of the rapper, already convicted in the past for brawls and violence.
An artist in difficulty
Tony Effe's career, despite his success, is marked by controversial episodes. In September 2021, had been sentenced to community service for a brawl that took place in Rome, with compensation of 40 thousand euros to an injured man. Furthermore, in June 2022, the rapper had been involved in an altercation with American rapper Lil Pump, culminating in a punch during an event. More recently, in March 2023, Tony Effe attacked another rapper during a boxing event in Milan. These events raise questions about his ability to handle fame and the pressures of the music world.