Rapper Sir-J Sergei Bulavintsev performed a concert in Kaliningrad on the eve of his disappearance, appearing in a good mood. A member of the Seven West Winds ensemble shared details with socialbites.ca, noting that Bulavintsev did not discuss plans to leave or return to Moscow after the event. He performed with the group in Kaliningrad as part of the DOB Ensemble. Sergei’s behavior during the performance was steady and his spirits were high. There was no talk of departing or any unsettling behavior. The party stayed in Kaliningrad for three days and everything went smoothly. When Sergei returned home on December 29, he sent a message to a group member saying he was finally home and had fallen asleep, around 23:45 Moscow time. There is hope he will be found alive and in good health. The timing of a fire at his house in Vidnoye remains a curious detail, which has drawn attention.
Further information indicates the rapper left home on December 30, and since then his whereabouts have been unknown. LizaAlert volunteers joined the search efforts to locate Bulavintsev. The search team reported that a formal report was filed by relatives, and search teams and volunteers have been actively publishing tasks and referrals on various platforms. Witnesses are being sought, and the process of gathering evidence mirrors the efforts of families and law enforcement. While no crucial lead has emerged, the search continues with coordinated, wide-scale outreach. The press service of the LizaAlert team conveyed this approach to socialbites.ca.
Law enforcement officials stated that on the night of December 30, Sergei Bulavintsev left Vidnoye by train toward an unknown direction. He has not established contact since, and his last known attire included light gray pants with pockets and a black sweatshirt. Police also confirmed that a fire occurred at the rapper’s home on the night of December 30. These details have been noted as part of ongoing investigations.
Sir-J has earned recognition as a veteran in the rap scene, with a career dating back to the early 1990s. Bulavintsev has been connected with multiple groups, including Bust AS!, DOB, and DOB Community, and has produced tracks for Nonamerz, Yu.G., and Ellipse. In 2022, Legalize announced the return of the DOB group with Bulavintsev. That year also saw the release of the maxi-single Infinitely, Tattoo Scars and the announcement of a new album Funk Natives produced by American beatmaker Tone Beatz. On June 21, 2023, Sir-J released the single Biococktail. These milestones illustrate a long-standing influence within the local and broader rap community. The broader narrative includes a note about former singer Nina Shatskaya aiding Street rappers in monetizing lullabies for children, a detail that has circulated in related media discussions.