When it comes to raising awareness of knife crime, city rapper Shane Harvey can speak from personal experience.

Having been locked up at 15, Shane, now more commonly referred to by his stage name Creepzz, knows what it's like to live a life of crime - being sent down for robbery and attacking someone with a weapon.

However, the 27-year-old, who moved to Lowestoft after living in supported accommodation in Norwich, is using his musical talent to try and help the next generation avoid the same mistakes he made.

Norwich Evening News: Creepzz's new album, Strugglaz Ambition Aftermath, is out now on Spotify and Apple MusicCreepzz's new album, Strugglaz Ambition Aftermath, is out now on Spotify and Apple Music (Image: Tallulah Langley)

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The murders of 18-year-olds Joe Dix in Mile Cross and Wymondham's Raymond James Quigley in Ipswich have been one of the driving forces behind Creepzz's music.

His latest album 'Stugglaz Ambition Aftermath' has beats which involve staying away from crime and stopping violence.

Norwich Evening News: The street in Ipswich were Raymond James Quigley was stabbedThe street in Ipswich were Raymond James Quigley was stabbed (Image: Archant)

Creepzz, whose YouTube channel showcasing his work has more than 18 million total views, believes that there is still a substantial problem with knife crime in both Norwich and Norfolk, saying: "My message both personally and in my music is that it's still not acceptable.

"These people who still carry knives need to fix up and stay away.

Norwich Evening News: Last month, three teenagers were convicted of the murder of 18-year-old Joe DixLast month, three teenagers were convicted of the murder of 18-year-old Joe Dix (Image: Archant)

"You shouldn't be allowed to live on the streets if you're capable of committing these horrible acts.

"Nobody deserves to die, especially from knife crime."

Hans Beeharry, Benjamin Gil and Cameron Palmer, all 19, were found guilty of murdering Joe Dix last month.

Norwich Evening News: Vale Green, where Joe Dix was murderedVale Green, where Joe Dix was murdered (Image: Newsquest)

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Creepzz added: "I'm glad Joe's family are getting justice for their son, even though nothing will bring him back.

"I just hope they can find peace from all of this."

Creepzz new album is out now on Spotify and Apple Music.

Norwich Evening News: Raymond James Quigley died after being stabbed in Ipswich, in JanuaryRaymond James Quigley died after being stabbed in Ipswich, in January (Image: Suffolk Constabulary)

Norwich Evening News: Creepzz said that knife crime is still not acceptableCreepzz said that knife crime is still not acceptable (Image: Tallulah Langley)