BBC chiefs will be hauled in by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to explain why they showcased the rapper who killed teen Jimmy Mizen.
The Beeb is yet to apologise for featuring Jake Fahri, known as TEN, on Theo Johnson’s BBC Introducing show on 1Xtra and calling him an “up-and-coming star”.
The Mizen Foundation encourages youngsters to be peace-makers in their communities instead of turning to crime.
Millwall FC hosts its annual Jimmy’s Day fundraiser on February 1.
YOU CAN DONATE AT www.mizenfoundation.org.
Bosses said they did not know of his background and have “no further plans” to play him again.
Yesterday Ms Nandy told LBC Radio that Jimmy’s death was “a horrendous case”.
She added: “I think the BBC in particular will want to reflect on the featuring of the person who killed him.
“I think it’s deeply difficult and insensitive for the family.
“This is a discussion I will have with the BBC, but I think it’s right that we take action on that and make sure that we all get this right.”
The move comes after her Tory opposite number Stuart Andrew called for a probe in the Commons.
A BBC spokesperson said: “This individual does not feature on any BBC playlists, we have never played – as we pointed out to the Sun – the lyrics they have printed.
“He’s had two other tracks played twice. 1Xtra has no further plans to play his music, we were not aware of his background and we in no way condone his actions.”
