Man Charged in 2021 Acid Attack on Long Island Woman

Terrell Campbell, a Brooklyn rapper, is accused of assaulting Nafiah Ikram outside her home in Elmont, New York.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Terrell Campbell, a 29-year-old Brooklyn hip-hop artist, has been charged with assaulting Nafiah Ikram by throwing acid in her face outside her home in Elmont, New York in 2021. The attack left Ms. Ikram with severe burns and permanent vision loss in one eye. Prosecutors say Campbell later referenced the assault in one of his rap songs.

Why it matters

The attack on Ms. Ikram was a shocking incident of violence that has had a devastating impact on her life. This case highlights the ongoing challenges of prosecuting violent crimes, especially when the perpetrator tries to evade justice. It also raises questions about the intersection of crime and creative expression, as the alleged attacker seemed to reference the assault in his music.

The details

According to prosecutors, on March 17, 2021, Terrell Campbell suddenly appeared as Ms. Ikram was walking to her front door and threw a large cup of battery acid in her face. The acid caused second- and third-degree burns to her face, arms, eye, and esophagus. Ms. Ikram spent weeks in the hospital and has lost sight in her right eye. Investigators were initially unable to identify Campbell as the attacker, but new evidence last year led them to him. They found that minutes before the attack, Campbell had searched online for information about sulfuric acid and recovering from acid burns. Prosecutors also discovered that Campbell, who goes by the rap name 'YungBasedPrince', appeared to reference the assault in a 2023 music video.

  • On March 17, 2021, Campbell allegedly attacked Ms. Ikram outside her home.
  • In 2023, Campbell released a music video that appeared to reference the 2021 acid attack.
  • Late last year, new evidence emerged that 'jump-started' the investigation, leading to Campbell's arrest.
  • On February 10, 2026, Campbell was charged with assault, criminal possession of a weapon, and unlawful possession of noxious materials.

The players

Terrell Campbell

A 29-year-old Brooklyn hip-hop artist who performs under the name 'YungBasedPrince' and is accused of attacking Nafiah Ikram with acid in 2021.

Nafiah Ikram

A woman who was the victim of an acid attack outside her home in Elmont, New York in 2021, suffering severe burns and permanent vision loss.

Anne T. Donnelly

The Nassau County district attorney who announced the charges against Terrell Campbell.

Bruce Blakeman

The Nassau County executive who said local officials had promised to never give up on solving the crime against Nafiah Ikram.

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What they’re saying

“Today, we were finally able to provide her with some answers. Terrell Campbell thought he was home free, but he could not have been more wrong.”

— Anne T. Donnelly, Nassau County District Attorney

“We made a pledge time and time again that we would go and follow every lead in order to solve this crime and bring justice.”

— Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on February 18 whether to allow Terrell Campbell to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges of prosecuting violent crimes, especially when the perpetrator tries to evade justice. It also raises questions about the intersection of crime and creative expression, as the alleged attacker seemed to reference the assault in his music.