Rapper Charged with Drug Use After Influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin Death

 

Malaysian rapper Namewee has become embroiled in a complex investigation following the death of Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin, who was widely known online as the Nurse Goddess. The incident occurred in late October while the two were reportedly abroad working on a collaborative video project.

According to police reports from the Cameron Highlands district, the sequence of events began when Namewee and Hsieh were discussing their work in a hotel room. Hsieh subsequently entered the bathroom alone to shower. After she failed to emerge for approximately half an hour, Namewee grew concerned and checked on her. He discovered her lifeless body in the bathtub and immediately attempted to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation. When his efforts proved unsuccessful, he placed a call to the emergency services at around 12:30 PM.

The situation took a turn when paramedics arrived at the scene. It was reported that Namewee did not provide a detailed account of the incident and began moving towards the hotel elevator. At that moment, police officers who were deployed in the area for security related to an upcoming international summit stopped him. Authorities noted that he appeared flustered and insisted that he had never used any illegal drugs. The officers then escorted him back to the hotel room, where the body of Hsieh Yu-hsin was formally discovered. Reports noted that the bathtub was dry, with no water present in the tub or on the floor.

The assistant commissioner of police confirmed that Namewee has been charged in connection with drug use and possession. It was reported that a test conducted on the rapper returned positive for four different drug components. He was formally charged in the Kuala Lumpur First Criminal Magistrate's Court on October 24.

In a stark contrast to the official reports, Namewee has publicly denied all allegations. On November 2, he posted a statement on his Instagram account refuting claims of drug use and any involvement in Hsieh's death. He stated that he felt compelled to respond to what he called unsubstantiated news reports. The rapper claimed that he has never used or carried drugs and attributed his behavior to consuming more alcohol than usual. He expressed sadness over Hsieh's passing and also alleged that the emergency response was delayed, with an ambulance arriving almost an hour after his call. He concluded by stating that the case is under investigation and that he is prepared to fight the allegations. The official cause of Hsieh Yu-hsin's death remains under investigation by forensic authorities.