Overview
- The 27-year-old rapper told viewers he had taken his shahada and is now Muslim during a casual livestream appearance.
- He said he changed his first name from Oakley to Akhil, which the report notes is translated as “intelligent” or “wise” in Arabic.
- Friends on the stream offered quiet congratulations as he avoided any extended explanation or formal announcement.
- Fans had speculated since a 2023 Instagram post in Arabic, and his 2025 track “Booga” included lyrics about repentance and Islamic practices.
- The news drew largely positive reactions from the online Muslim community, with many praising the understated way he shared it.