Khaberni - The case of the Egyptian artist Mohamed Ramadan saw a new development after a judicial ruling sentenced him to two years of imprisonment with bail and a financial penalty, as he submitted an appeal against the decision.
This step comes days after the controversy sparked by his song "Number One, Oh Halves," which he posted on his YouTube channel without obtaining the necessary legal permits. The release generated a wave of widespread criticism.
The court had sentenced Ramadan to two years in prison with a bail of 1000 EGP and a fine of 10,000 EGP, on charges of publishing an audio-visual work without a license, in violation of the Information Technology Crimes law, in addition to the law on the oversight of artistic works. The song has been controversial since its release in August 2025, amassing millions of views within hours, and was criticized for some of its "provocative" lyrics.
In his first public move after the verdict, Ramadan posted on his Facebook account a photo of himself at home styling his hair, accompanied by the same song's musical clip, signaling his stance on the case and the latest development.
The artist's lawyer confirmed that the case pertains only to licensing procedures and not the artistic content, mentioning that Ramadan had already completed the reconciliation procedures with the concerned authorities, indicating that the documents submitted to the court could lead to the dismissal of the lawsuit according to the law.
In his first direct comment following the verdict, Ramadan stated that he was unaware of the details of the judicial decision, emphasizing his trust in the Egyptian judiciary, and relying fully on his defense team to manage the legal file: "I am unaware of these details, and no one has informed me of the verdict.. I trust my country and its judiciary, and all legal procedures are managed by my lawyer."
