Revolutionary forces have issued a warning 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 Major General Ye Win Oo, the joint secretary of the military council and chief of Military Security Affairs (MSA). The events, including the Noid Music Festival celebrating 25 years of Myanmar Hip Hop, were held at the Shwe Htut Tin compound owned by Shwe Than Lwin Company from March 1st to 2nd, with indirect support and protection from the military council.
Major General Ye Win Oo, father of the event organizer Htet Ye Naing, is a key figure in the military coup and leads operations involving the arrest, torture, and killing of revolutionary activists and civilians. He is also responsible for infiltrating revolutionary networks. Since the military coup, he has been identified as a primary figure responsible for the unlawful arrest and killing of political activists and civilians. As the chief of Military Security Affairs, he oversees daily operations targeting the public and revolutionary forces, including arrests, interrogations in military camps, and network infiltration activities.
Htet Ye Naing currently provides financial support to many Burmese rappers and organizes music events that align with the military council’s interests. He is attempting to revitalize Myanmar’s Hip Hop scene and provides backing for initiatives such as IAMHIPHOP, After Past Record Label, and the Myanmar music producer competition Beatz Bangaz. It is well-documented that the military council has consistently used artists throughout different periods to maintain their oppressive control over the Myanmar people and spread their propaganda.
Revolutionary forces have condemned the Hip Hop events and music shows associated with the MSA chief’s son and warned against any continued involvement with these activities. Major General Ye Win Oo has two children: daughter Thaint Thanzar Ye and son Htet Ye Naing. His daughter 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.
