Revolutionary forces have issued warnings regarding hip hop music events in Yangon, including the 25th anniversary 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 celebrating 25 years of Myanmar Hip Hop, were held at Shwe Htut Tin compound owned by Shwe Than Lwin Company from March 1 to 2, with indirect support and protection from the military council.
Lieutenant General Ye Win Oo, father of event organizer Htet Ye Naing, is a top military leader who has been deeply involved in the coup. He 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 artists and organizes music events that align with the military council’s interests. He 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 to maintain their oppressive control over Myanmar’s people and spread their propaganda. Revolutionary forces have condemned the hip hop events and music shows involving Lieutenant General Ye Win Oo’s son and warned against any association with these activities. It’s worth noting that Lieutenant 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.
