Revolutionary forces have issued warnings regarding Hip Hop events in Yangon, including the 25th anniversary celebration of Myanmar Hip Hop, which are being organized by Htet Ye Naing, son of Military Council Joint Secretary and Military Security Affairs Chief Lieutenant General Ye Win Oo. The events, including the Noid Music Festival held at Shwe Thukha Tin Win compound owned by Shwe Than Lwin Company from March 1st to 2nd, were conducted with indirect support and protection from the military council.
Lieutenant General Ye Win Oo, father of the event’s key organizer Htet Ye Naing, is a prominent figure in the military coup and serves as the chief of Military Security Affairs. He is directly responsible for the arrest, torture, and killing of revolutionary activists and civilians, as well as leading efforts to infiltrate and destroy revolutionary networks. As one of the top military officials deeply involved in the coup, he plays a crucial role in the unlawful detention and execution of political activists and civilians.
Htet Ye Naing currently provides financial support to numerous Myanmar rappers and organizes music events aligned with the military council’s interests. He is also the behind-the-scenes supporter of IAMHIPHOP, After Past Record Label, and the Myanmar music producer competition known as Beatz Bangaz. He positions himself as someone trying to revitalize Myanmar’s Hip Hop scene. The military council has historically used artists throughout different eras to maintain their oppressive control over Myanmar’s people and spread their propaganda, which is an undeniable fact.
Revolutionary forces have condemned and boycotted the Hip Hop events and music shows associated with the son of Military Security Affairs Chief Ye Win Oo, warning against any involvement with these activities. Lieutenant General Ye Win Oo has two children: Thant Thazin Ye and Htet Ye Naing. His daughter Thant Thazin Ye is married to the son of Defense Minister General Mya Tun Oo, making Ye Win Oo and Mya Tun Oo in-laws through this marriage connection.
