Rap artist Pyhimys charged with drunk driving and drug offenses
Finnish rap artist Pyhimys, whose real name is Mikko Kuoppala, has been charged with drunk driving, operating a vehicle without authorization, and a drug use offense. The charges stem from an incident in Espoo in the spring of 2025, with the case set to be heard by the Espoo District Court in two weeks (Helsingin Sanomat, Yle, MTV Uutiset).
The alleged offenses were reported by Helsingin Sanomat, which states that the charges were formally filed following an investigation. Both Yle and MTV Uutiset confirm that the case will proceed to court, though no further details about the incident have been disclosed.
In July, Pyhimys announced he was taking sick leave, citing burnout as the reason for his absence. At the time, he did not provide additional context regarding the legal situation (Yle).