In a twist that shocked fans, the song's anti-drug message became linked to a real-life tragedy involving Rashad Daghly himself.
: On November 9, 2022, shortly after the "Bariqa" song became a massive hit, Rashad Daghly was arrested for the murder of an acquaintance named Iskender Mehtiyev. Resad DagliВ Bariqa Mal Satanlar Getsin
: He is often called "the king of meyxana" and is credited with modernizing the genre and making it popular among younger audiences. In a twist that shocked fans, the song's