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One of the nation’s top music stars, Gilli, faces serious tax fraud charges worth millions. Despite his plea of innocence, experts believe his song lyrics could be used as evidence against him.

The superstar's own lyrics could be used against him in court

Gilli made his breakthrough in 2014, starring as Mikael, a criminal with dreams of becoming a rapper, in the film 'Ækte vare.' The film's soundtrack, also by Gilli, went double platinum. Here he is performing at Smukfest 2023. Foto: Thomas Borberg
Gilli made his breakthrough in 2014, starring as Mikael, a criminal with dreams of becoming a rapper, in the film 'Ækte vare.' The film's soundtrack, also by Gilli, went double platinum. Here he is performing at Smukfest 2023. Foto: Thomas Borberg
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Since rapper Gilli’s major breakthrough over a decade ago, he has repeatedly referenced financial crimes in his music.

»The only way out for me must be fraud and money«, he says, using slang for cash, in ’Står her’ with Kimbo from 2012.

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