Myron Issac-Yarde: Fund for teenage rapper who was stabbed to death raises £11k in just three days

'A loving and lovely boy': Myron Issac Yarde, 17, was killed in New Cross
Sebastian Mann6 April 2016
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A fundraising campaign for the funeral of stabbed teenage rapper Myron Issac-Yarde has raised more than £11,000 in just three days.

Hundreds of people have donated to a GoFundMe page set up in honour of the 17-year-old musician, who was knifed repeatedly after a fight broke out among up to 10 youths in New Cross on Sunday.

The aspiring rapper, who performed under the name MDot, was found lying in a pool of his own blood in Camplin Street at around 7.40pm and died two hours later in hospital.

Friend Jay Thomas shared a plea via the crowd-funding website asking for help covering the costs of Myron’s funeral.

He wrote: “Recently Myron (MDot) was stabbed to death in a brutal attack, with only his siblings left to pay for his funeral.

“Please help carry the cost of a young black boy’s life who had a bright future and immense talent, he shall be missed.”

Myron’s mother Marcelle, 52, died last year following a battle with cancer.

Stabbed to death: Myron performed under the name Mdot

The teenager’s cousin, DJ Jonathan Sobotie, 23, yesterday told the Standard: “I want everyone to know this has got to stop.

“If people can’t see sense after the death of this innocent, talented boy I don’t know what will.

“Our family has been ripped apart. His mother died just last year. She meant everything to Myron."

The GoFundMe page has been shared on social media more than 4,000 times, with many posts urging others to donate to the effort.

One public Facebook post was shared by south London’s Infinity Arts Studios, where Myron’s older sister April is said to have worked.

It read: “We want to support April and her family in any way we can so please if you can support by giving anything to help pay for his funeral the link is below.”

On Tuesday it emerged Myron was friends with Jamar Walker, a 15-year-old who was killed in Birmingham last year after leaving London to escape gang violence.

Police have bailed two teenage boys arrested in connection with Sunday’s stabbing and detectives are continuing to appeal for information over the killing.

Detective Chief Inspector Rebecca Reeves said: "At this stage I am still trying to establish what may have sparked the events which resulted in Myron's death so that we can build a clearer picture of what has led to a young man with a promising future losing his life."

Anyone with information can call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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