Yorkie580
NO, I wasn't referring to Etem Celebi. The story I was writing about was on the local news (in London) earlier this evening.
It was the BBC London News show. I've tried looking up his name online, but I can't find the story.
NikkiB - the problem with your point about the import of foreign cultures doesn't really apply when looking at the statistics behind these crimes.
They aren't Yardie shooting...these are kids who have known no other country but the one they're born in.
Incidentally, you'd be surprised how few of these kids are actually 'into' US rappers (something else frequently touted as a source of 'gangsta style').
Not exclusively, but predominantly they listen to Grime (leading exponent - the Mercury Prize winning Dizzie Rascal).
Grime is hugely popular - acts like Jay-Z, G-Unit and the hopelessly talentless 50 Cent are much more popular amongst white kids.
Strange but true.