Onefour: Sydney rappers meet fans at StreetX with t-shirt giveaway ahead of Metropolis Fremantle gig
![Fans of controversial Sydney rap group Onefour gathered in numbers outside popular clothing store StreetX to meet the rappers previously banned in parts of Australia. Pictured Onefour members Spenny, J Emz and Lekks with fans.](https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-15253017/6768e74518f8828f9ac51cbfcb6b09c3058d58b4-16x9-x0y0w4000h2250.jpg?imwidth=810&impolicy=wan_v3)
Fans of controversial Sydney rap group Onefour gathered in numbers outside popular clothing store StreetX to meet the rappers previously banned in parts of Australia.
The first 50 fans inside the store on William Street received a free exclusive StreetX and Onefour t-shirt on Friday.
Some fans had been waiting outside the store since 6am to be the first in line and secure a chance to meet three of their idols—Spencer “Spenny” Magalogo, Jerome Misa “J Emz” and Salec “Lekks” Su’a.
Hailing from the Western Sydney suburb of Mount Druitt, Onefour regularly rap about western Sydney gang culture, which NSW Police have claimed incites violence.
Senior police in NSW also believe the group is linked to what is called “postcode gangs” in Sydney, according to The Age.
![Members Spenny, J Emz and Lekks.](https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-15253017/a7c0c556a0a0803cc2dc9e6fb6f5f9a13aea2a8f.jpg?imwidth=810&impolicy=wan_v3)
Onefour’s 2019 national tour was cancelled after venues received advice from NSW Police about needing extra security and police presence.
The drill rap group will play at Metropolis in Fremantle on Friday night as part of their Get Back Tour.
Some fans expressed concerns about the 18 and over gig getting a bit rowdy while others weren’t fazed about the rappers’ troubled past.
Tiarna Scott, 22, said there were safety worries about attending the show due to the gang-related content of the music.
“I guess a bit of a safety worry but not fair on the band had so many shows cancelled and it’s not fair trying to do what they love more on the individuals that need to grow up,” she said.
“There are a lot of young lads around and they are just spreading awareness for gang violence that is actually out there.”
![Tiarna Scott, 22, is a Onefour fan.](https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-15253017/84dcfa32560806ea47dd3657e1ff47690e0ee745-4x3-x0y179w2543h1907.jpg?imwidth=810&impolicy=wan_v3)
Another fan, who didn’t want to be named, said she had no concerns about the rappers inciting possible violence at the gig.
“Oh, absolutely not,” she said.
“I’ve been to some of their most recent concerts and there were no issues whatsoever.
“The crowd was hyped up if anything but it was a good vibe and that’s what I’m hoping for tonight.”
The New Zealander started listening to Onefour after her brother was imprisoned in Australia and could relate to the lyrics of some songs.
“I like the music, it’s controversial for some but it’s (Onefour’s) life and I don’t think anybody should be condemning them as artists,” she said.
“I’m from the outside looking in, purely for the music and what they’re doing with their lives now is good, it’s progress and I hope it continues for them.”
![Big OneFour fans Maina Eiao 15, Jahziah Niwa 15, Khalin Riach 18.](https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-15253017/3b2404648de8e0ca9bfcc85a21d78b0004a68bcf.jpg?imwidth=810&impolicy=wan_v3)
Khalin Riach, 18, said he had been waiting in line since 7am and was one of the lucky fans to secure a shirt.
He and his friends are of Pacific Islander descent and feel their voices and opinions mirrored in the music Onefour release.
Onefour will be supported by Tasmanian emerging rapper Miss Kaninna, and Western Sydney drill artists RFA17 and LF70 at Friday’s show.
Away from the stage, members Pio “YP” Misa, Dahcell “Celly” Ramos and “Lekks” were jailed for their roles in an brawl at a pub in Rooty Hill in 2018, during which a man was beaten with a hammer and chair leg.
After serving their respective sentences, Pio Misa left the group earlier this year after becoming ordained as a Christian priest.
Trouble with the group continued when earlier this year, NSW Police charged two men over an alleged plot to kill four members of the group.
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