Who is Reckol? Why was he detained in Cyprus? How old is Reckol, where is he from?
Reckol (Recep Eker), one of the notable names in the Turkish rap scene, was stopped by police while in Cyprus to perform. According to reports, the famous rapper and an individual accompanying him were arrested on charges of possession of narcotics and pills.
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The incident took place in the Lefke region of Cyprus. During a routine check by police teams, approximately two grams of cannabis were found on the driver, Lilian Khaled, in a vehicle that was pulled over. Reckol (Recep Eker), who was a passenger in the vehicle, was found to be in possession of 18 pills. The narcotics were sent to a laboratory for analysis, and the pair was taken into custody.
It was announced that Reckol and Lilian Khaled, who were brought before the court, would be held in custody for two days on charges of possession of narcotics and acting in violation of the Pharmacy Law. In his statement, Reckol confessed that he has been using drugs for about four years and that he has been taking certain medications under doctor supervision in Turkey.
Following their statements, it was announced that the pair, who were brought before the court, would remain in custody for two days.
WHO IS RECKOL?
Reckol, whose real name is Recep Eker, is a Turkish rap artist and producer born on December 15, 2000, in the Nilüfer district of Bursa. He uses the pseudonym "Itadakimasu" for his production work. He is known in his music career particularly for the song "Glock," which he released with Çakal. Furthermore, Reckol has stated that his stage name has no special meaning and that he has been called by this name since childhood.
Recently, while he was scheduled to perform in the Lefke district of Cyprus on December 31, 2024, he was arrested on the grounds of possessing narcotics in his car.