The OFB, or Original Farm Boys, are a UK music gang that emerged from the streets of Tottenham, London. The group was formed in the early 2010s and quickly gained a following with their hard-hitting lyrics and trap-influenced beats.
The OFB consists of several members, including Headie One, RV, Double Lz, SJ, BandoKay, and Dezzie. Each member brings their unique style and perspective to the group, which has helped to make them one of the most successful and influential UK rap groups of recent times.
Their music is characterized by its raw energy, vivid storytelling, and unflinching portrayal of street life in London. Their lyrics often touch on themes of violence, drug use, and poverty, but they also explore more personal topics such as love, loss, and betrayal. Their music has resonated with many young people in the UK who see themselves reflected in the stories that the OFB tell.
Despite their success, the OFB have faced their fair share of legal troubles. In 2020, SJ, alongside four others (Sheareem Cookhorn, Tyrell “Trills” Graham, Shane “Sneakz” Lyons and Ojay “O’Sav” Hamilton),was given a life sentence with a minimum of 21 years for the murder of Kamali Gabbidon-Lynck in Wood Green. The group was said to be linked to the NPK. In reaction to the sentence, Carl Stanbury, an electrician and alleged stepfather of Sneakz, jumped from the public gallery; he was sentenced to 7 months in jail for doing so. SJ’s sentence was later reduced to a minimum of 19 years in 2021, which was announced via his instagram account. Before his sentence, he received a reprimand for the possession of a bladed article at age 14.
In 2022, Bandokay and Double Lz were charged with violent disorder following a 2021 incident at a Selfridges store, in which two people were stabbed
However, the OFB has continued to make music and release new projects, despite the ongoing legal challenges. In fact, their music has only grown in popularity in recent years, with their 2020 mixtape “Drill Commandments” receiving critical acclaim and solidifying their position as one of the UK’s most important rap groups.
Overall, the OFB’s path to success has been marked by both triumphs and setbacks. Their music has helped to give a voice to a generation of young people in the UK who feel marginalized and overlooked, but their legal troubles have also raised important questions about the relationship between music and criminality. Despite these challenges, the OFB remain one of the most important and influential music groups in the UK, and their impact is sure to be felt for years to come.