Cyber criminals broke into the Metropolitan Police Twitter account on Friday and posted tweets calling for the release of 18-year-old Drill rap artist Digga D. Digga D, real name Rhys Herbert,. 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. Others think drill encourages violence. Seven thugs from rival gangs have been jailed for more than 17 years for taking part in a knife and machete fight in front of terrified shoppers, caught on CCTV in west London. Is British Rapper Rhys Herbert aka Digga D In Jail Now? But he has hidden apparent coded references to attacks in songs, and the name of his new group, The Conspiracy Gang Members, is thought to be a tribute to members of his 1011 drill gang arrested in 2018 on their way to attack rivals. The lyrics, mainly written by Herbert, referenced several real and often violent events. Bedeau and Herbert had. Defending Digga D is available to watch on BBC iPlayer now. He said: Yes I was arrested and questioned. Rhys Herbert - AKA Digga D - from West London is no stranger to trouble and was jailed last year for his role in planning a terrifying knife and machete brawl with a rival gang . So how long might Digga face these conditions? 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. He is no stranger to trouble and was jailed last year for his role in planning a terrifying. A comment on Sav12's Instagram account claims some of the lyrics mock Digga D [Rhys Herbert] of 1011. In the early hours of Monday, Digga D took to social media and tweeted a clip from a video of his. Kritika Kumari - October 1, 2021. Pick up your paper here 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 But what made Digga's situation stand out was one particular condition of his CBO: he has to notify the police when he uploads any new audio or visual material - including where it is uploaded and song lyrics - within 24 hours of upload. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. ", "I think [Digga] was a criminal, he made some decisions in his past, which were terrible decisions really," Cecilia says in the documentary. Sport him and other members of the 1011 street gang, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Required fields are marked *. "So that's something that, obviously, we are discussing in the background, because the CBO brings so many challenges that make it difficult for him to be able to continue to earn a living and make music and to allow him to be creative. In 2018, Herbert made a violent drill rap music video weeks after his release with police approval. He was taken to Wandsworth police station and kicked out of school. Email us at exclusive@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4104. Drill rap gang jailed for planning machete revenge attack on rivals Do you have a story for The Sun news desk? Herbert was associated with the ultra-violent 1011 and is a member of a rap crew known as CGM. ", A later line references an attack on a rival gang: "Two of them opps (opposition) got splashed in a day, them times we didn't know about boasting.". Anti-knife campaigners have criticised the BBC for producing a documentary about a violent rapper in which he complains about his struggle to make music that glorifies gang attacks. 'The knives and machetes in the hands of angry men only carry out this appalling behaviour mean you are in my view highly dangerous. I don't give up easily anyway, but it's always nice to have that extra push and that advice from people that's on your side. Jailed drill rapper who appeared on Tim Westwood's YouTube channel Rhys Herbert AKA Digga D from West London has been in the United Emirates where he has filmed a music video. 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. Herbert was involved in the extremely violent 1011 and was a member of the rap group known as CGM. The 20-year-old drill musician, known as Digga D, left prison in May after being sentenced to two and a half years for his role in a machete brawl in front of shoppers in central London. He's been able to try his best to try and create music without getting himself breached.". "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. CCTV helped detectives identify a grey vehicle that arrived at the scene just after 7pm 10 minutes before the fight with the 17-year-old and Bedeau inside. Detective Constable Russell Bryan, the officer in charge of the investigation 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. Britain's first acid attack killer is machine gun-toting rapper called He was fitted with a GPS tracker on his leg and was made to check in with probation every three hours - at 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 8pm and 11pm every day. Unsubstantiated rumours started circulating on Twitter on Sunday night that alleged an unknown British rapper stabbed someone in Dubai. In March last year, he was handed a two-and-a-half year sentence for his role in planning a terrifying machete and knife fight with a rival gang. Amazon also lists 14 tracks available to buy from that are attributed to 12 World or its two key rappers, and four tracks and two albums could be bought on Google Play. Was it marketing for a video?". They kept letting him get away with what he did in the past. 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. Email us attips@the-sun.co.ukor call 0207 782 4368 . 5. When Digga was preparing to release his 2020 track Woi, for example, he had to talk Cecilia through the song line by line. 22:47 BST 21 Nov 2020. Herbert himself was released from prison in May last year after being sentenced to two and a half years for his role in a machete brawl in front of shoppers in central London. You Mr Charles used your knife, all four of you possessed a weapon.'. The drill rapper was only released from prison in May after being caged for two-and-a-half years for his part in a horrifying machete brawl in central London. 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. The offences they have been found guilty of include murder, manslaughter and grievous bodily harm (GBH). Rhys Herbert, . 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. And since his release from prison, things have continued to move fast for Digga. 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. 22:45 BST 21 Nov 2020 This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The music has been blamed in part for the surge in murders and maimings in London. Do you have a story for The Sun news desk? 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). New music releases must be approved by the Met police. "Those are the things to expect if you lead that lifestyle.". The group, who are members of the 1011 gang and based in Ladbroke Grove, west London, amassed millions of views on YouTube with their drill tracks, featuring violent lyrics. For other inquiries, Contact Us. On January 2, 2019, at around 7pm police were called to reports of a large fight involving 20 people armed with weapons in the area of Great Western Road and Harrow Road, in Westbourne Park. 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, 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, Notorious drill rapper who needs cops permission to make new music thrown back in jail just weeks after release, Madeleine McCann cops searching Christian Bs cellars for key evidence of MURDER not just abduction, BILD boss claims, Ghislaine Maxwell 'told Virginia Roberts, 15, to strip before she was made to lick Epsteins nipples at first meeting', Sweden orders staff to work from home for rest of year amid fears packed trains could set back positive virus drop, Flight attendant, 29, arrested for 'beating up husband she caught having sex with another woman and smashing his guitar', Cristiano Ronaldo 'treats himself to incredibly rare 8.5m Bugatti Centodieci' to celebrate Juventus' Serie A title win, Not vaccinating your kids could prove more deadly than coronavirus, parents warned, First dog to catch coronavirus after owner fell ill with killer bug has died after three-month illness, Man savaged by shark at popular Australian surfing spot before being airlifted to hospital with horror leg injuries, Madeleine McCann suspect neighbours fear 'German Maddie could be buried in 20ft deep cellar' he dug at 2nd allotment. Local Services & Trades Herbert has a fanatical legion of followers. One of the burns became infected and Joanne, of nearby Marlow, died from septicaemia and multiple organ failure 11 days after the attack. He was also convicted of having offensive weapons in public, affray, making threats to kill and damaging property. They see music and drugs as the only way to earn a living. Rhys Herbert, left, Jordan Bedeau, top left, Yonas Girma, Micah Bedeau, right, Isaac Marshall, middle, were sentenced on Monday (Picture: PA) Five gang members who made drill music videos to. Digga D - real name Rhys Herbert - was l Digga D - real name Rhys Herbert - was led away from an apartment by police in Beckton, East London, earlier this week.Credit: Instagram / pyr3xliving5In a post streaming his arrest on social media he tells the camera: "Recalled back to jail. 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Chairwoman of the Home Affairs Select Committee Yvette Cooper recently called on the music platforms to take social responsibility. Their aim was purely to glorify gangs and violence. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Queen's Park gangster jailed for brandishing fake gun during armed The video shows him and another yob bragging of stabbings and shootings. Officers will continue to work around the clock to disrupt criminal behaviour and arrest those who think they can get away with acts of violence., Or, please make cheques payable to MSI Media Limited and send by post to South London Press, Unit 112, 160 Bromley Road, Catford, London SE6 2NZ. Photos posted on Instagram show him swigging from a bottle of booze in front of a Welcome Home sign, posing in a pal's car and sporting a designer watch as he toasted his freedom.
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