Haval Khalil (born 16 May 1995), known

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ously as Haval, is a Swedish rapper. He has released three albums.

Biography

Khalil was born in Husby, northern

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. He is based in Skarpnäck within the municipality of Stockholm. He broke through with his debut album ''Inloggad'' in 2020, an album produced by Manny Flaco. Haval and Manny Flaco released a number of joint singles as Haval & Manny Flaco. The songs on the album receiving great viewing on streaming platform depict a difficult street life with weapons and drugs. In April 2021, Haval was nominated for a Swedish

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in the "Newcomer of the Year" category. The nomination caused controversy due to Haval's involvement in gangs and in a criminal case where charges had been brought against him. Eventually, on 14 July 2021, Haval was convicted and sentenced for two and a half years for complicity in the kidnapping and robbery of rapper

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. The trial was held in Södertörn District Court against various activities of the criminal gang

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Discography

Albums

Singles

Solo As Haval & Manny Flaco

Featured in

Other charted songs

Notes

References

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