The Sydney hip-hop artist allegedly attacked with a samurai sword in the middle of a Sydney street broke into a Forest Lodge home and punched a man with knuckle dusters before his death, the ABC understands.

Key points: Hannah Quinn, 23, did not apply for bail in court today

Hannah Quinn, 23, did not apply for bail in court today Another man has also been charged with murder

Another man has also been charged with murder Jett McKee's body was found in the middle of an inner-Sydney street

New details of Friday's alleged incident resulting in the death Jett McKee — also known as hip-hop artist Scepaz — have emerged, with the 30-year-old understood to have been chased down the street before being tackled to the ground by the woman who was today charged with his murder.

The ABC understands it is alleged her 28-year-old boyfriend, Blake Davis, then grabbed a Samurai sword and attacked McKee in the middle of the road.

It is understood McKee did not know his attackers. It is also unclear why he carried out the suspected home invasion.

After three days on the run, Hannah Quinn, 23, was on Tuesday charged with murder. Mr Davis has also been charged with murder.

Ms Quinn did not apply for bail when the matter was heard briefly at Newtown Local Court on Tuesday morning.

Mr Davis was taken to hospital under police guard, seeking treatment to a pre-existing facial injury.

He had a black eye and was wrapped in a blanket when he appeared in Newtown Local Court and was refused bail.

Mr Davis' lawyer said he would be pleading not guilty when the matter returns to court in October.

Hannah Quinn has been charged with murder. ( Supplied )

McKee's LinkedIn profile said he was a "software order processor", and named him the head of Sub Conscious Records.

The rapper was well-known in the Sydney hip-hop community.

Several tributes appeared online on Monday.

Triple j hip-hop show host Hau Latukefu said he had seen McKee at gigs and played his music on the show.

"I know how hard it is to lose a loved one, especially at such a young age, so I'd like to wish strength and love to his family, crew and supporters," Latukefu wrote.

McKee previously used Sydney's inner city area as a backdrop in his film clips.

McKee's body was found in the middle of the road. ( AAP: Dean Lewins )

Replica gun also found

Witnesses described seeing McKee, who uses the stage name Scepaz, staggering down Hereford Street, bleeding from the head, before he collapsed and died.

The riot squad, dog squad, forensic police and detectives swarmed Minogue Crescent, ordering residents to stay in doors and diverting traffic away from the crime scene.

A replica gun was found on the footpath.

Knuckle dusters and a samurai sword were also found in the vicinity of Hereford Street during a line search of the area.

Outside court, Ms Quinn's lawyer Lauren MacDougall did not indicate how her client would plead to the murder charge.

"She is really distressed and upset at the moment," she said.

Ms Quinn's mother, father and brother ignored questions from reporters outside court but a family friend said "thank you for caring".

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