Egyptian security forces have arrested rapper Kurdi and Nada El Kamel, the ex-wife of a well-known actor, on drug possession charges, according to Saudi newspaper Okaz. The arrests took place in the Nasr City district of Cairo.
Multiple Egyptian outlets, including Youm7 and Al-Shorouk, report that cocaine was found in the possession of the two individuals at the time of their detention. The arrest has brought renewed attention to a string of cases involving Egyptian celebrities and drug offenses, as noted by Asharq Al-Awsat.
Kurdi, whose real name has not been confirmed in the available reports, is a prominent figure in Egypt's rap scene. Local media, including Al-Masry Al-Youm, have highlighted his rise from rap music to this legal trouble, though specific career details remain limited. Nada El Kamel is identified in the reports as the former spouse of actor Ahmad El Fishawy, who has himself faced drug-related legal issues in the past.
The Okaz report does not specify the exact date of the arrest beyond the publication date, nor does it detail the charges beyond drug possession. Authorities have not yet issued a formal statement on the case, according to the aggregated coverage. The reports also do not clarify whether the two were arrested together or separately, though they were detained in the same district.
This incident follows a pattern of high-profile drug cases in Egypt's entertainment industry. Asharq Al-Awsat noted that the arrests of Kurdi and El Kamel have revived public discussion of such cases, which had faded from headlines in recent months.
Legal proceedings are expected to begin soon, and observers will be watching whether this case leads to further scrutiny of drug use among Egyptian public figures.
