Overview

• Iran's judiciary confirmed a 10-year prison sentence for rapper Amir Tataloo, citing charges of 'depravity' and 'immoral behavior.'
• The sentence was upheld by an appeals court, requiring Tataloo to begin serving his time immediately.
• Tataloo, whose real name is Amirhussein Maghsudlu, has a significant following and is known for his polarizing music and public persona.
• Authorities in Iran deem his work too 'Western' and 'immoral,' lacking official approval from the country's Ministry of Culture.
• Previously living in exile in Turkey, Tataloo was extradited back to Iran in December 2023, where his music remains officially banned.