EXCLUSIVEHow alleged Marrickville killer Snoee Badman had been embroiled in a bitter drill rap feud - before he allegedly stabbed a rugby league player to death outside a Guzman y Gomez

Accused killer Snoee Badman was embroiled in a bitter feud with a fellow drill rapper before he allegedly stabbed a rugby league player to death.

Jacob Tammer-Spence, 30 allegedly murdered Sitaleki Leki Filihiahekava, 32, outside a Guzman y Gomez outlet in Marrickville, in Sydneys inner-west, at about 7.40pm on Monday, while the footy player was having dinner with his family.

Tammer-Spence, who uses the rap name Snoee Badman, was arrested on Wednesday afternoon. He is due to face Burwood Local Court on Thursday charged with murder. 

Daily Mail Australia can reveal Snoee Badman had been in a long-running drill rap battle against Michael Sofilas, also known as Nter. 

In May last year, Badman released a song called Eye for an Eye, where he referenced their beef and emphasised the fact that Nters mother died from a heroin overdose.

Two weeks later, Nter responded with a diss track titled Snoe Fall, in which he made homophobic slurs and described his rival as a fake gangster. 

Nter was among the many people who paid tribute to Filihiahekava online following his death, sharing a photo of the footballer walking near a pool and dancing.

This world is too cruel man, Nter wrote.

Jacob Tammer-Spence, who goes by rap name Snoee Badman, has been charged with murder

Pictured: Michael Sofilas, AKA Nter

Another real one gone. 

Filihiahekava was believed to have been dining before leaving and briefly meeting up with another man prior to the alleged stabbing, police said.

Police believe the alleged stabbing was a targeted attack and are investigating possible links to organised crime.

It was revealed earlier on Wednesday that Mr Filihiahekava was an associate of Dejan Danny Radulovic, who was beaten and stabbed to dath in July last year in Balmain.

Radulovic was on parole for drug supply at the time, and police suspect the attack was over a drug-related dispute.

Filihiahekava was also friendly with William Siale, who alongside his brother Eric, were shot while sitting in a barber shop in July last year.

The Siale brothers survived the shooting which occurred on the same street where Mr Filihiahekava died on Monday.

Police and distressed family members rushed to help him and administered first aid, but despite their efforts, Mr Filihiahekava could not be saved.

Witnesses heard the heartbreaking cries of the mans mother, while his brother arrived at the scene and tried to lift the sheet covering the body.

Police held back the distraught man who was heard screaming: Hes my f***ing brother, dont touch me.

It was a highly emotive crime scene, Acting Superintendent Ben Kennis told reporters.

Snoee Badman is due to face court on Thursday

Nter is pictured in the video for his song Snoe Fall

A male did breach the crime scene and had to be restrained by the police.

Other distressed relatives were heard wailing as police searched the surrounding scene with flashlights searching for evidence, and interviewed nearby shopkeepers.

Mr Filihiahekavas relatives were moved on by police before the scene was cordoned off.

Superintendent Kennis explained police allege the two people met, and the attack was somewhat targeted.

It was not random in nature, he alleged. Its too early to say if they had arranged it ... it was clear that they did know each other. 

Superintendent Kennis did not comment on Mr Filihiahekavas injuries but said they were inflicted with a sharp instrument. 

I dont know whether it was a knife... I know it was a sharp instrument given the injuries. I cannot say with any certainty what weapon used was, he said. 

On Tuesday morning, bouquets of flowers, handwritten notes and a lit candle were left outside the front of the Mexican restaurant, as Mr Filihiahekavas loved ones struggle to come to terms with his loss.

Rest in peace my brother, read one.

Sitaleki Filihiahekava (pictured centre) was a popular player with the Mascot Juniors, a semi-professional rugby league football based in Mascot, south Sydney

Flowers and cards were left outside the restaurant where Mr Filihiahekava was killed, while a vigil was held the following night 

Many were seen in tears and consoling each other as they stood on the same spot where Mr Filihiahekava died. 

Mascot Juniors rugby league club shared touching tribute on social media to the rugby player following his death.

Mascot Juniors footy club president Frank Cookson described Mr Filihiahekava as a well-liked and respected member of the A Reserve grade premier team. 

Leki was a much loved player of our club who played with his heart on his sleeve (and always with a joke and a smile), every time he took the field with those he called his brothers, wrote. 

To the extensive Filihiahekava family and Lekis multitude of friends we express our deepest sympathy. RIP Leki your happy, friendly personality will be greatly missed.