Hama Mapapalangi: 21 District rapper charged over Mt Druitt pub brawl

Rival Sydney gang members came together armed with knives, golf clubs and pool cues for a brutal all-in car park brawl in July 2019. Last week police arrested a well-known Sydney rapper who will stand trial over his alleged involvement in the bloody melee.

Hama Mapapalangi, also known as Mac 11, of viral rap group 21 District, will stand trial over a brawl at a Mt Druitt pub last July. Picture: Supplied

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A Sydney rapper will stand trial over a wild brawl at a Mt Druitt pub on State of Origin night last year.

Hama Mapapalangi, also known as Mac 11, of viral rap group 21 District, will fight charges of riot, affray and participating in a criminal group relating to his alleged role in a violent melee at Mt Druitt’s Village Hotel in July last year.

He faces a related charge of never being licensed and driving a motor vehicle on a road.

Police allege Mr Mapapalangi used “unlawful violence” in the melee.

Sydney rapper Hama Mapapalangi, known by his stage name Mac 11, is banned from associating from rap group 21 District. Picture: Instagram

He pleaded not guilty to the charges at Parramatta District Court on June 19.

He is accused of taking part in the brawl, which saw up to 20 men from rival gangs OneFour or Greater West, and Inner West, confront each other in a pub car park with knives, golf clubs and pool cues on the night of July 10, 2019.

Mr Mapapalangi was arrested last week over an alleged breach of bail and faced Burwood Local Court on Friday.

Defence solicitor Javid Faiz of Sydney Criminal Law specialists successfully applied for Mr Mapapalangi to be released on bail, with strict conditions.

Mr Mapapalangi will have to abide by a 6pm curfew and is banned from having contact with 21 District members.

Mr Mapapalangi is best known for his rap music, produced under the stage name Mac 11. Picture: Instagram

He is also banned from going within 5km of Mt Druitt for non-court purposes or driving a motor vehicle.

Co-accused Mal Seve, 22, of Inner West, and Rekindle Tautalaga, 23, of OneFour, were sentenced over their roles in the Mt Druitt brawl in Parramatta District Court on July 19.

Seve pleaded guilty to affray and participating in a criminal group and was jailed for two years, with a non-parole period of 12 months.

Tautalaga pleaded guilty to the same charges and an additional charge of larceny. He was placed on a Community Corrections Order for two years.

Mr Mapapalangi’s case will return to Parramatta District Court on April 30 next year.