--- title: "\"I'll never believe this slander\": Guf defends rapper Navai arrested in Kazakhstan" description: "Rapper Guf openly supported his colleague Navai Bakirov, who was detained in Kazakhstan on suspicion of drug smuggling and taken into custody for two months. Diplomats have intervened in the situation." date: 2026-10-16T18:25:26.155Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/guf-navai-kazakhstan-arrest-drugs tags: [guf, navai, kazakhstan, rap, drug-smuggling, detention] author: "Darya Fomina" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # "I'll never believe this slander": Guf defends rapper Navai arrested in Kazakhstan ![Rapper Guf during an interview sitting in a carved leather armchair next to red candles](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/16/guf-navai-kazakhstan-arest-narkotiki/guf-navai-kazakhstan-arest-narkotiki-1.webp) ## Key Points - Navai Bakirov was detained on October 13 at the border of Kazakhstan, narcotic substances were found in his car - The Zhambyl Region Court chose a preventive measure of two months in custody for him - The Russian Consulate General in Almaty sent a note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan - Guf publicly stated that he does not believe in his colleague's guilt - Concerts in Astana and Moscow have been postponed indefinitely Russian rap legend Guf (Alexey Dolmatov) has publicly reacted to the detention of his colleague and friend, 31-year-old rapper Navai (Navai Bakirov), in Kazakhstan on suspicion of drug smuggling. In a personal blog post, Dolmatov called the musician a "brother" and stated that he does not believe the charges brought against him. Against the backdrop of a court decision to remand him in custody and the intervention of Russian diplomatic departments, the incident has turned into one of the most discussed cases in the Russian-speaking music community. ### Border detention and investigation progress According to available data, Navai was detained on October 13 by border service officers of the National Security Committee and police of Kazakhstan upon entering the country. During the inspection of his car, narcotic substances were found, resulting in the initiation of a criminal case under the article on attempted drug smuggling. Investigative actions are reportedly ongoing. ### Court decision and diplomatic track On the morning of October 15, by a ruling of the Kordai District Court of the Zhambyl Region, Navai Bakirov was selected for a preventive measure in the form of detention for a period of two months. In parallel, official diplomatic structures got involved: the Consulate General of Russia in Almaty sent a note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan requesting official comments on the situation of the Russian citizen. Alexey Dolmatov emphasized in his post that Navai has nothing to do with drugs: "Brother, I know what kind of 'rasta' you are. Not at all! I will never believe the slander that is being spread about you now! I am sure everything will be fine! We are waiting for you on Arbat, my native." He also published a joint photo with the musician. Blogger and event organizer Daur Gigauri also does not believe in the arrested man's innocence, pointing out that the discovery of substances in the car does not mean they belonged to Navai himself. The rapper's mother, Aynur Bakirova, in turn, said that the musician's team assured her: "now your son will be released, he will pay a fine, and everything will be settled." ### Concert postponements The incident has already affected the artist's touring plans. Following a concert in Bishkek, the performance in Astana scheduled for October 14 was postponed by organizers for an indefinite period "due to technical reasons." Also, a large solo concert scheduled for October 22 at the Moscow complex "VK Stadium" has been stopped; its new date has not yet been announced. ### Legal context According to the legislation of Kazakhstan, the illegal transportation of narcotic substances across the state border falls under the category of particularly grave crimes. At the time of publication, the case materials remain under investigation, and the legal qualification of the discovered substances and the degree of responsibility of the figure will be determined within the framework of the trial. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Рэпер Гуф заступился за Наваи, арестованного в Казахстане из-за наркотиков – Zamin.uz, 16.10.2026](https://zamin.uz/ru/mir/224693-reper-guf-zastupilsya-za-navai-arestovannogo-v-kazakhstane-iz-za-narkotikov.html) - Dates of detention (10/13) and arrest (10/15, 2 months), consulate note, concert postponements, Guf's quote, and mother's words. - [«Я никогда не поверю в то, что про тебя несут!»: Гуф высказался в защиту арестованного в ...](https://www.thevoicemag.ru/stars/news/16-10-2026/ya-nikogda-ne-poveryu-v-to-chto-pro-tebya-nesut-guf-vyskazalsya-v-zashchitu-arestovannogo-v-kazahstane-navai/) - Age 31, Guf's quote, Daur Gigauri's position on the ownership of substances, context of relations with Mironova. ## FAQ ### When and where was Navai Bakirov detained? On October 13 at the entrance to Kazakhstan, at the border, by officers of the National Security Committee Border Service and police; narcotic substances were found in his car. ### What preventive measure was chosen for him? On October 15, the Kordai District Court of the Zhambyl Region placed him in custody for two months. ### What did Guf say about this? Alexey Dolmatov called Navai a "brother" and stated that he does not believe the charges brought, asking to wait for him "on Arbat". ### What happened to the artist's concerts? The performance in Astana (October 14) was postponed indefinitely "due to technical reasons," and the solo concert in Moscow on October 22 at "VK Stadium" was also postponed without a new date.