Roc Nation Rapper K. Koke Stands Trial For Attempted Murder In The U.K.

The trial of Roc Nation artist K. Koke began earlier this week in the United Kingdom.

K. Koke is a popular rapper in the UK, who had just inked a deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation management company, when he was charged with attempted murder in April of 2011.

The rapper, born Kevin Georgiou, is accused of being part of a gang that shot a 27-year-old man during a dispute at the Harlesden train station on March 9.

The incident unfolded during an altercation between the victim, and a group of youths who were with K. Koke.

During the altercation, one of the teens associated with K. Koke retrieved a 12 gauge shotgun, chased the victim, and shot him on the train platform.

In addition to K. Koke, three teenaged boys and a 17-year-old girl are accused in the shooting as well.