Rapper Ghetts Pleads Guilty to Deadly Hit-and-Run
Justin Clarke-Samuel, aka British rapper Ghetts, has admitted to causing the fatal car crash that killed 20-year-old Nepali student Yubin Tamang. The incident occurred on October 18th in London, where Tamang was hit by a BMW M5 driven dangerously by the rapper.
Clarke-Samuel, 41, appeared via video link from Pentonville prison to plead guilty to two charges - the death of Tamang and reckless driving leading up to the accident. Ghetts' lawyers maintained his innocence but ultimately accepted responsibility for his actions.
The judge at the Old Bailey in London stated that Clarke-Samuel would receive a custodial sentence, though the exact duration had not been decided yet. His license to drive has also been revoked with immediate effect.
Tamang's family was left shattered after their only child passed away. The 20-year-old student had traveled from Nepal for education purposes and was in London when he lost his life at the hands of Ghetts' reckless driving.
Ghetts, known for his award-winning music and collaborations with prominent artists like Ed Sheeran, faced heavy criticism following his arrest. His reputation took a hit as he pleaded guilty to this tragic incident. The rapper had been nominated for the 2024 Mercury Prize for his latest album On Purpose and won best male act at Britain's Mobo awards in 2021.
The repercussions of Ghetts' actions are now being felt, with his fans grappling with the reality that one of their favorite artists may have caused such a tragic loss. The singer will face sentencing on February 12th to determine his exact sentence.
Justin Clarke-Samuel, aka British rapper Ghetts, has admitted to causing the fatal car crash that killed 20-year-old Nepali student Yubin Tamang. The incident occurred on October 18th in London, where Tamang was hit by a BMW M5 driven dangerously by the rapper.
Clarke-Samuel, 41, appeared via video link from Pentonville prison to plead guilty to two charges - the death of Tamang and reckless driving leading up to the accident. Ghetts' lawyers maintained his innocence but ultimately accepted responsibility for his actions.
The judge at the Old Bailey in London stated that Clarke-Samuel would receive a custodial sentence, though the exact duration had not been decided yet. His license to drive has also been revoked with immediate effect.
Tamang's family was left shattered after their only child passed away. The 20-year-old student had traveled from Nepal for education purposes and was in London when he lost his life at the hands of Ghetts' reckless driving.
Ghetts, known for his award-winning music and collaborations with prominent artists like Ed Sheeran, faced heavy criticism following his arrest. His reputation took a hit as he pleaded guilty to this tragic incident. The rapper had been nominated for the 2024 Mercury Prize for his latest album On Purpose and won best male act at Britain's Mobo awards in 2021.
The repercussions of Ghetts' actions are now being felt, with his fans grappling with the reality that one of their favorite artists may have caused such a tragic loss. The singer will face sentencing on February 12th to determine his exact sentence.