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 Major General Ye Win Oo, who serves as 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 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’s main organizer, is a key figure in the military coup and leads operations involving the arrest, torture, and killing of pro-democracy activists, politicians, and innocent civilians, as well as infiltrating revolutionary networks. His son, Htet Ye Naing, currently provides financial support to many Myanmar rappers and organizes music events that align with the military council’s interests, attempting to revitalize Myanmar’s Hip Hop movement. Htet Ye Naing is also backing IAMHIPHOP, After Past Record Label, and the Myanmar music producer competition Beatz Bangaz from behind the scenes.
The military council has historically used artists throughout different eras to maintain their oppressive control over Myanmar’s 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 him. It’s worth noting that Major General Ye Win Oo has two children – daughter Thant Thanzar Ye and son Htet Ye Naing. His daughter is married to the son of Defense Minister General Mya Tun Oo, making the two military leaders in-laws.
