Despite his unusual circumstances, Digga says he's now used to the monitoring of his music. None of his family sent him out to go and throw acid in someones face.. don't know why, mad thing." Privacy Policy, Crosswords Twitter. One grieving father said drill videos were a "rehearsal" for the murder of his son Jermaine Goupall, 15, last August in Thornton Heath, West London. Do you have a story for The Sun news desk? On his friends social media, he appears in a video which is captioned Digga D buys a monkey on live. 10:39 EDT 23 Mar 2020 Drill lyrics usually glorify violence and gang culture. Drill music has been under much scrutiny since its surge in popularity in recent years, with many seemingly uncomfortable with these young black voices speaking their harsh, front-door realities. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Twenty-year-old rapper Digga D - real name Rhys Herbert - is one of UK drill's most valued players, known for adding fun and frolics to this overtly dark and menacing sound and scene. You can WhatsApp us on 07423 720 250. "I wouldn't be where I am today if I didn't make some of the mistakes I made, but I'm not a man that likes to live in the past. So it's very tricky. He performed at Wireless Festival this year, which in the past has hosted Jay-Z, Kanye West and Rihanna. As part of his release conditions, he was banned from going back home to London and, after being released from prison, was made to stay in an approved premises hostel in Norwich. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. French Montana did what he did, you know what I'm saying? And also it goes even further because, visually, there are certain things he's also not allowed to portray. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Herbert was filmed being led away by police in East London, The drill rapper was pictured celebrating his release in May, Rhys Herbert (right), rapping as Digga D, points his hands in a mock gun gesture in a drill rap video, Herbert posed outside jail following his release in May, Herbert recently shared a video with the lyrics 'two in a week got put in a casket, look what you d***heads started', Fans of the drill rapper hacked the official Met Police Twitter account last year, Seven men sentenced for their part in a large machete fight between rival London gangs, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Kritika Kumari - October 1, 2021. I put bullets in numerous guys like how come the opps aint learning?, Four men on two peds [mopeds] jump off with my shank [knife] leave an opp boy splattered [covered in blood].. A comment on Sav12's Instagram account claims some of the lyrics mock Digga D [Rhys Herbert] of 1011. Micah Bedeau, 19, Yonas Girma, 21, Isaac Marshall, 18, Jordan Bedeau, 17, and Rhys Herbert, 17, were jailed or detained for conspiracy to commit violent disorder. 'Everyone Thinks I'm A Violent Animal': Digga D sits down with BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ and The Rap Game UK host DJ Target. The revelations come just weeks after The Sun revealed the 1011's leader Isaac Marshall, 18, was running an Instagram account from behind bars. Biggie, 2Pac, all these rap legends people have a past. "It's very important to have a strong team behind you," Digga D says, "because if you don't, you won't feel like anyone's supporting you. Herbert, of Lonsdale Road, Kensington and Chelsea, admitted violent disorder and breaching his Criminal Behaviour Order and was jailed for two years and six months. One song called No Hook included sounds of gun shots and lyrics such as: Clock me an opp [opposing gang member], wind down the window, back [get] out the spinner [revolver firearm] and burst [shoot] him. Local Services & Trades She was treated for burns covering five per cent of her body after the vicious attack in High Wycombe, Bucks, last June. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "Those are the things to expect if you lead that lifestyle.". It's even more difficult to manoeuvre when you're a musician on a mission to succeed in such a fickle, here-today-gone-tomorrow type of industry. In a post streaming his arrest on social media he tells the camera: "Recalled back to jail don't know why, mad thing.". But he started getting into trouble when he was young, too. With its roots in early-2010s Chicago drill, London road rap, and grime, UK drill is a movement that the world has been fascinated by since making its mark in 2015 initially spurred on by Brixton's Grizzy and M Dargg's Look Like You in 2014 with emerging scenes now found in places like Ireland, Brooklyn, and even further out to Australia and parts of Africa. Rhys was mistakenly shot by a gang member in Croxteth . Detective constable Russell Bryan said: These men, running around armed with knives and other weapons, had absolutely no regards for the massive surge of fear and panic that witnesses and members of the public were feeling due to their selfish actions. You can WhatsApp us on 07423 720 250. A Probation Service spokesperson confirmed: "RhysHerbertwas recalled to custody for breaching his licence conditions.". 'The knives and machetes in the hands of angry men only carry out this appalling behaviour mean you are in my view highly dangerous. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. In a picture posted on social media Herbert, 19, part of the Ladbroke Grove gang in West London, posed outside jail after being released towards the end of May due to time spent on remand. The police searched Bedeaus address and carried out a warrant where they found clothing matching the suspects identified in the CCTV of the fight. 102. The notorious drill rapper, who is banned from making music videos in the UK without permission from police, had been shooting a video in the United Arab Emirates, when he posted the video on social media. Public Notices Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has promoted the genre by hosting drill videos on his YouTube channel. He is no stranger to trouble and was jailed last year for his role in planning a terrifying machete and knife brawl with a rival gang. "For Rhys, his one is for five years," says Cecilia. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. MSI Media Ltd is not responsible for the content of external sites. During the fight two female members of the public were violently barged by a knife wielding attacker, with one gang member stabbed in the stomach and another left with a life changing facial scar. For other inquiries, Contact Us. In a picture posted on social media Herbert, 19, part of the Ladbroke Grove gang, posed outside jail after being released towards the end of May because of time spent on remand. Then people began speculating that Herbert had been arrested by police following the alleged attack. Reflecting on his past, Digga says he regrets the things he's done but realises he can't go back and change things. made a violent drill rap music video weeks after his release with police approval. 11 and 3 on the UK Albums Chart, respectively. Rhys Herbert has convictions for gang-related crime and is subject to a police order that controls his musical output. When he was younger, about 13, the older boys would take advantage of him, because they knew he would not get as harsh a sentence as the older boys - so they put him up to do things. Back home in Britain, he has been ordered to get clearance from the Metropolitan police to release music. CCTV evidence recovered from the high street shops showed the whole incident unravel, including a knife being thrown and one defendant holding an item which resembled a gun. ", "I think [Digga] was a criminal, he made some decisions in his past, which were terrible decisions really," Cecilia says in the documentary. There have been serious worries about how young people are lured into violent behaviour and gang culture by individuals such as this., The BBC said: The film doesnt condone violence. Family Announcements "For me, it's always nice to have that push. mob caged for a machete attack plot on rivals in Notting Hill. He's believed to be the first artist to be given a CBO that affects his ability to put out music, which - according to his lawyer - gives the police and probation the ability to control and censor his art. They were arrested in Nottingham Hill en route to carry out a revenge attack on the 12 World gang. Media Pack In the footage the two gangs can be seen wielding blades, and what appears to be a gun, as they take part in a pre-planned altercation on Harrow Road, near Westbourne Park tube station on January 2 2019. The perfect playlist: Is there more to music curation than we think? For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, A video shows Digga D shouting at a orangutang 'trapped' in a car, The caption claims the rapper bought the ape, Rhys Herbert, known as Digga D,is no stranger to controversy, He is seen offering the distressed animal strawberry milk, Digga D speaks out after rumours drill rapper was arrested in Dubai, banned from making music videos in the UK without permission from police, he has been ordered to get clearance from the Metropolitan police. One hacker posted: FREE DIGGA D ON FOENEM GANG.. him and other members of the 1011 street gang. Their aim was purely to glorify gangs and violence. "Do you even feel any remorse for what you have done? For other inquiries, Contact Us. Judge Angela Morris told Webster he would serve 17 years in prison and three on licence. The Metropolitan Police blame drill rap for playing a role in escalating street violence in London and have been working with social media companies to remove tracks that are deemed to incite violence. Pick up your paper here "So it tries to control who he can talk about, what he can talk about, the areas that he can talk about. Read about our approach to external linking. In the early hours of Monday, Digga D took to social media and tweeted a clip from a video of his. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Police say drill rap videos on YouTube can incite violence and play a significant role in inter-gang violence including murder among London gangs. The genre of rap music, which often features masked or hooded groups of men talking about guns, drugs and stabbings, has been linked to a rise in violent crime in the capital. Last year, two were arrested for hacking into the Met's official Twitter account and using it to post messages demanding his release from prison. And since his release from prison, things have continued to move fast for Digga. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. In that, there are references to gang violence gun gestures and a reference to one shot of a Glock gun which leaves your head back-spinning. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. In 2018, just as his music career was starting to take off, it was Digga D who became personally involved in this sometimes harsh world, after he and other members of 1011 were convicted of conspiracy to commit violent disorder. The source said:"Drill music is a problem. Both were arrested shortly after receiving treatment and from there the police tracked the other people involved using CCTV from different venues around the scene of the incident. He pleaded guilty to violent disorder and breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) and was released last month. Herbert has a fanatical legion of followers. Required fields are marked *. The drill group - who are now . The 12 World gang's lyrics include lines glorifying stabbing and murder. They have racked up millions of views on YouTube. The mum-of-three was caught in crossfire as Webster battled a rival drug dealer with a bottle of acid in his hand. In a landmark ruling, the judge banned Herbert and other members of the 1011 street gang from making videos that glorified or incited violence without police approval under a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). Digga wants people to go away knowing that he's not the monster he's sometimes portrayed as. His 2019 single No Diet, meanwhile, has sold more than 200,000 copies with 20 million views on YouTube. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, In a never-before-seen picture of Webster, the acid fiend can be seen holding what appears to be a mac gun, Joanne Rand died 11 days after having acid thrown over her, Webster - who was a member of the 12 World gang - poses with cash said to be earned from drug dealing, CCTV shows the thug fleeing the scene carrying a bottle of acid, The drill group - who are now banned from making new music that contains violent lyrics - performed on Tim Westwood's channel, The 1011 gang were given Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs), The gang had several weapons on them when stopped by cops, Webster, fifth from the right, in a green top with the 12 World gang, Moment mum-of-three Joanne Rand was hit with high-strength acid as she sat on park bench, Webster suffered facial injuries in a separate acid attack, Webster could be seen fleeing the scene after the deadly attack, Some 12 World's tracks available on Apple Music, Xeneral Webster was given a 17-year jail sentence, Joanne Rand's family pay tribute to her as daughter urges for more awareness over acid attacks after Xeneral Webster sentencing, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 22:47 BST 21 Nov 2020. He continued to get in trouble with the law and ended up not taking his GCSEs. Drill a form of rap glorifying violence and criminality that originated in Chicago in 2010 has become popular in Britain. Facebook. "Some people will hear my music and think the worst of me, but I think the documentary shows that I'm a cool guy because I actually am. Digga D - real name Rhys Herbert - was led away from an apartment by police in Beckton, East London, earlier this week. His music is having a negative impact on young people, encouraging them to carry knives and be violent. He's been able to try his best to try and create music without getting himself breached.". 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. "It sounds bad, I know, but I'm just used to it now," he tells BBC Three over Zoom, as he fries up some breakfast in his kitchen. A man jailed in connection with the murder of 11-year-old Rhys Jones has been recalled to prison for breaching the terms of his licence. Email us at exclusive@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4104. A spokesperson said: "Dubai police have no one by that name currently in detention.". For other inquiries, Contact Us. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. latest news, feel-good stories, analysis and more, Golden retriever escapes and walks 40 miles back to his old owners, Woman, 86, fighting for life after being knocked off scooter as she was out with husband, Shop destroyed after suspected gas explosion in London, Do not sell or share my personal information. He was laid out on the grass one day outside his mothers home. But there was one member whose stylings stood out the most, and his name was Digga D. Barely 17 at the time, his confidence on the mic was something you'd expect from somebody twice his age with the rhymes to boot showing his star potential early on. Det Ch Supt Kevin Southworth said at the time: "When in this instance you see a particular genre of music being used specifically to goad, to incite, to provoke, to inflame, that can only lead to acts of very serious violence being committed, thats when it becomes a matter for the police. Rhys Herbert left prison in May after being jailed for his role in a machete brawl Rapper, known as Digga D, subject to police order that controls musical output Following release, BBC filmed. "The lucky thing I would say about Digga D is that he's such a brilliant artist, creatively. Digga was sentenced to a year behind bars. Yonas Girma, 21, Micah Bedeau,. It is just one of the tactics we use as part of our continued work to tackle violence on Londons streets., Man killed and seven stabbed in rampage near nightclub, Boy still missing after group of teens 'pulled out of river', Huge explosion at seaside harbour destroys huts and 'shakes caravans', Get your need-to-know Bedeau and Herbert had. "The problem for Rhys is that the world he's coming out of has caused him a lot of enemies and I guess part of that is being in a gang," Cecilia says. But The Sun understands the video was not related to the recall to prison. Digga D - real name Rhys Herbert - was led. Following his release, the BBC filmed a documentary scheduled to be broadcast on Tuesday that, according to the Corporation, details how he is trying to secure his future despite his music being rigorously policed. And shockingly the close family source claimed that the authorities should have clamped down on Webster harder to stop his descent into gang crime. Back home in Britain, he has been ordered to get clearance from the Metropolitan police to release music. that stopped everyone in their tracks. A BRITISH rapper has been accused of animal abuse after he filmed himself shouting at an orangutang while locked in a car. Five gang members who made "drill" music videos glorifying violence have been sentenced after being caught with machetes and baseball bats. Meckeal Pond, 29, of Bravington Road, Westminster, pleaded guilty to violent disorder at an earlier hearing and will be sentenced at a later date. Pinterest. In fact it is an adult orangutan which is apparently travelling in the back seat of a luxury car. But today he has released a statement to fans on Instagram. One said: This is absolute stupidity and cruelty against this animal, endured at the expense of idiotic individuals. Despite many court cases being postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, a total of 31 teenagers have been locked up. He also boasts a fanatical legion of followers. The video contains the line: "Two in a week got put in a casket, look what you d***heads started.".
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