Tunisian rapper Klay BBJ, jailed for six months in September for songs that allegedly insulted officials and public morals, was acquitted by an appeals court Thursday.
"The court has decided to reject the accusations and to annul the sentencing of Ahmed Ben Ahmed," known as Klay BBJ, the judge announced at the end of the hearing in Grombalia, south of Tunis.
Klay BBJ was found guilty on September 26 of insulting officials, undermining public morals and defamation in songs he sang alongside fellow rapper Weld El 15 at a concert.