Rapper Navai suspected of attempted drug smuggling

Russian musician Navai Bakirov was placed in a temporary detention center because of suspected attempted drug smuggling. This was reported by the police of the Zhambyl region. A criminal case was opened against the artist. In the summer of 2025 it became known about his relationship with St. Petersburg fitness blogger Anastasia Mironova

Due to the arrest of the performer, the organizers promptly canceled his next concert in Astana, citing technical reasons. Other performances of the musician may be under threat.