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. Digga D and his friends are heard jeering at the distressed animal who is clearly confused by his surroundings. Fans speculated online Herbert had been banged up again for breaching the CBO by sharing a clip on Instagram of himself nodding along to lyrics believed to be threatening violence against a rival gang. He must notify the police within 24. 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. 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. The Notting Hill gang pleaded guilty last month after arming themselves to take on a rival gang last November. Digga remained quiet yesterday as unfounded speculation mounted. 12. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. "I've always been motivated. Herbert is associated with the ultra-violent West London street gang known as 1011 and a member of a rap crew known as CGM, who have racked up millions of views on YouTube. For other inquiries, Contact Us. "It's still stressful but it's something that you learn to adapt to.". Webster, of Westway, West London, admitted manslaughter while on trial for Joanne's murder in April. 102. A spokesperson said: "Dubai police have no one by that name currently in detention.". A BRITISH rapper has been accused of animal abuse after he filmed himself shouting at an orangutang while locked in a car. him and other members of the 1011 street gang. Rhys Herbert AKA Digga D from West London has been in the United Emirates where he has filmed a music video. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. View our online Press Pack. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. View the profiles of people named Rhys Herbert. Then people began speculating that Herbert had been arrested by police following the alleged attack. They initially denied a charge of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm with intent, but pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of conspiracy to commit violent disorder on the sixth day of their trial, last month. "Everyone is around for the shows and the music videos [but] little do they know that the night before man is insecure as hell. View our online Press Pack. In 2018, Herbert made a violent drill rap music video weeks after his release with police approval. 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. He said: Yes I was arrested and questioned. 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. Then people began speculating that Herbert had been arrested by police following the alleged attack. Facebook gives people the power to. You can WhatsApp us on 07423 720 250. I deleted my pictures before I got arrested. He has been attacked. In a post streaming his arrest on social media he tells the camera: "Recalled back to jail don't know why, mad thing.". The six men sentenced for their part in a mass brawl in Maida Vale in January 2019.. Sentencing HWB members Charles, Wyse, El-Idrissi and El-Badawi, Judge Karen Holt said: 'This incident took place on the 2 January last year in the area of the Harrow Road A4040 junction with Great Western Road. Last year, it was revealed that it made 129 removal requests to YouTube in the space of just one month. In one scene, for example, after he'd been allowed to move to a rented property, he's seen laughing, joking, and wrestling around on the floor with his mates as they decide where they'll put the newly ordered IKEA furniture - like anyone else on the cusp of adulthood. Before he releases any music, Cecilia has to go through his lyrics. , updated 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. In pictures passed to The Sun Webster - who himself was attacked with acid by gang members - can be seen posing with what appears to be a sub-machine gun, known as a mac gun, and bundles of cash thought to be earned through drug dealing. Best of South London Phone examinations also placed the suspects at the scene of the fight on January 2. On Monday, they were sentenced at Kingston Crown Court whereMicah Bedeau, of Colville Square, Notting Hill, was jailed for three years and three months after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit violent disorder and possession of cannabis. Scotland Yard has tried to prevent drill gigs and asked YouTube to take down more than 50 videos that it says promote gang violence. On his friends social media, he appears in a video which is captioned Digga D buys a monkey on live. "He was always in trouble and even battling with older gang members of 12 World - which is how he got attacked with acid in the past. Pets A NOTORIOUS drill rapper banned from making music videos without permission from police has been sent back to jail just weeks after his release. 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 machete and knife brawl with a rival gang. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. But as he was led away from the dock at Reading crown court, he yelled: "All of you will probably be dead by the time I am out of here, f**k you bro.". "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. Do you have a story for The Sun news desk? In a post streaming his arrest on social media he tells the camera: "Recalled back to jail don't know why, mad thing.". 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Jobs/Recruitment In a landmark ruling, the judge banned him and other members of the 1011 street gang from producing videos that glorified or incited violence without police approval under a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). 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. And since his release from prison, things have continued to move fast for Digga. "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. Webster's gang, 12 World,from Shepherd's Bush, West London, have a long-running feud with the 1011 gang - which led to five members of the 1011 being imprisoned for plotting a knife and machete attack on Webster's gang earlier this year. Back home in Britain, he has been ordered to get clearance from the Metropolitan police to release music. At Trident and across the Met we are very clear we will take decisive action to get videos of this nature removed from the internet; despite what the gangs may claim, there is a clear link, as in this case, to violence. And I think he can do it, it's just about being mentally focussed and keeping his head down.". 22:45 BST 21 Nov 2020 The country's largest police force was hit by a. "Do you even feel any remorse for what you have done? Digga D - real name Rhys Herbert - was led. 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. In the early hours of Monday, Digga D took to social media and tweeted a clip from a video of his. Digga wants people to go away knowing that he's not the monster he's sometimes portrayed as. Digga, who started writing music when he was 12, grew up in West London listening to Jamaican reggae and dancehall. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Rhys Herbert, known as Digga D,is no stranger to controversy, An image posted on social media show him swigging from a bottle of booze in front of a Welcome Home sign, He shared a snap from a recording studio after his release from jail last month, Rhys Herbert, rapping as Digga D, points his hands in a mock gun gesture in a drill rap video, The 1011 gang were caught by cops with a haul of weapons in November, 2017, Police let banned drill gang make violent video weeks after jail release and claim lyrics about stabbings and shotguns are NOT breach of order. 'Knife crime and stabbing in our city so often result in tragedy and loss of life. 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. ", And Joanne's daughter Katie Pitwell, 18, said: "You not only destroyed her life, but all of ours too.". By Another added: The animal is literally trapped in a car and has multiple cameras pointing at him and they are screaming, the animal is clearly in huge distress.". The video shows him and another yob bragging of stabbings and shootings. 'There was a relevant trigger incident, it was you Mr El-Badawi's, mobile phone that was seized from your bedroom at a police search that disclosed the snap chat video on the memory of that phone. "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. A NOTORIOUS drill rapper banned from making music videos without permission from police has been sent back to jail just weeks after his release. Shocked fans have slammed the 21-year-old after seeing the video on Instagram. "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. The 12 World gang's lyrics include lines glorifying stabbing and murder. We pay forvideostoo. Charles was stabbed in the abdomen and tried to leave the scene but was found and treated by police. A user called "j1.swrappz" said in a comment on the latest video on S12's Instagram that S1 was mocking the standard of Digga D's lyrics. The drill group - who are now . And shockingly the close family source claimed that the authorities should have clamped down on Webster harder to stop his descent into gang crime. Rhys Herbert, 17, also known as "Digga D" was jailed for a year and banned from making violent music in June after being caught with a group of thugs heading into battle armed with machetes. that stopped everyone in their tracks. But while cannot specifically refer to real-life violence or rivalries, the gun-obsessed musician can refer to violence generally. MSI Media Ltd is not responsible for the content of external sites. One hacker posted: FREE DIGGA D ON FOENEM GANG.. , updated To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. My tape [Double Tap Diaries] got released while I was in prison, and I didn't get to see what No Diet done because I went to jail three days after it dropped.". LWN & Mercury Archive Charles, of Leander Road, Croydon, south London, admitted violent disorder and was jailed for three years and two months. Your email address will not be published. He rose to fame in 2017 along with his UK drill collective 1011. He was arrested at school in year eight after being caught with weed. 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. 13:23 EDT 23 Mar 2020. 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. Police say drill rap videos on YouTube can incite violence and play a significant role in inter-gang violence including murder among London gangs. But Dubai police insisted he had not been arrested. They think why go and work for 200 or 300 a week when they can earn 4,000 a week. Former Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has encouraged everyone in the country who can afford to do so to buy a newspaper, and told the Downing Street press briefing: A free country needs a free press, and the newspapers of our country are under significant financial pressure. 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. Brit MasterChef Australia host dies aged 46 as Gordon Ramsay leads tributes, First look at Britain's biggest EVER stage for King Charles' coronation concert, Souness fights back tears as he announces emotional retirement on Sky Sports, Sky Sports' Martin Tyler slammed for 'racist' comment about Spurs star Son, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Then people began speculating that Herbert had been arrested by police following the alleged attack. Digga had been stabbed in the eye and the attack left him almost blind in one eye. Drill lyrics usually glorify violence and gang culture. 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. He is no stranger to trouble and was jailed last year for his role in planning a terrifying. 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. One hacker posted: FREE DIGGA D ON FOENEM GANG.. 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. He performed at Wireless Festival this year, which in the past has hosted Jay-Z, Kanye West and Rihanna. ", "It's a dance move, it's on YouTube," Digga explains. 'The knives and machetes in the hands of angry men only carry out this appalling behaviour mean you are in my view highly dangerous. 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. Click here to get The Sun newspaper delivered for FREE for the next six weeks. Public Notices Herbert was associated with the ultra-violent 1011 and is a member of a rap crew known as CGM. "But it doesn't mean that he should be written off.". The mum-of-three was caught in crossfire as Webster battled a rival drug dealer with a bottle of acid in his hand. 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. Jake Ryan For The Mail On Sunday "If you watch some of my old videos where they say the music was dark, you can see my personality in it, like me dancing with my friends and laughing. Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? In one track called "Menaces 2 Society" the gang rap: "Leave man dead up if a car pulls stiff, Like get it, just wet it, show man what a splashing (stabbing) is, How many times have we backed it done splashed (stabbed) it, Really trying to make man swim (in a pool of blood). Their aim was purely to glorify gangs and violence. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. So it's very tricky. Digga D - real name Rhys Herbert - was led away from an apartment by police in Beckton, East London, earlier this week. 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. "The order determines what sorts of things Digga can talk about in his songs," Cecilia says. Meckeal Pond, 29, of Bravington Road, Westminster, pleaded guilty to violent disorder at an earlier hearing and will be sentenced at a later date. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The police searched Bedeaus address and carried out a warrant where they found clothing matching the suspects identified in the CCTV of the fight. 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. While Damani Charles, 24, Brandon Wyse, 21, Youssef El-Idrissi, 28, and Osamah El-Badawi, 19, were from a rival group variously known as the Harrow Road Boys (HWB), or Mozart gang after the estate. Two of them have been previously arrested for hacking into the Met's official Twitter account and using it to post messages demanding his release from prison. He said: "when S1 said pushing my shank (knife) and twist and things on things dats Oreo biscuits he was tryna mock Digga D". The offences they have been found guilty of include murder, manslaughter and grievous bodily harm (GBH). In fact it is an adult orangutan which is apparently travelling in the back seat of a luxury car. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. "It's ironic that now it's become his weapon of choice and this poor woman got caught up in one of his battles.". Unsubstantiated rumours started circulating on Twitter on Sunday night that alleged an unknown British rapper stabbed someone in Dubai. DRILL originated in Chicago earlier this decade, helping to make the city one of Americas most violent with 650 murders last year. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 22:47 BST 21 Nov 2020. Your email address will not be published. The source said: "Xeneral has been stabbed multiple times. Herbert was involved in the extremely violent 1011 and was a member of the rap group known as CGM. The video contains the line: "Two in a week got put in a casket, look what you d***heads started.". On Monday,Yonas Girma, 21, Micah Bedeau, 19, Isaac Marshall, 18, Jordan Bedeau and Rhys Herbert, both 17, were jailed following a two-year probe into their music and social media accounts. But it was a particular freestyle in 2017 Next Up? Digga D's manager, Bills, explains that with his youth comes insecurity. They see music and drugs as the only way to earn a living. Three people who beat a vulnerable man in Bath before stealing almost all of his savings have been jailed. 'I couldn't sleep, eat or function after eviction stress', Inside the UK training camp where Ukrainians are taught how to fight, Red Rose: Five things you might've missed. A comment on Sav12's Instagram account claims some of the lyrics mock Digga D [Rhys Herbert] of 1011. mob caged for a machete attack plot on rivals in Notting Hill. No, I didn't hurt anyone. Five gang members who made "drill" music videos glorifying violence have been sentenced after being caught with machetes and baseball bats. One said: This is absolute stupidity and cruelty against this animal, endured at the expense of idiotic individuals. Digga's track Woi has been viewed 13 million times on YouTube and is one of the most successful drill solo singles of the year. Police found a Snapchat video of El-Badawi on his phone wearing a motorcycle helmet with face covering and describing a chase between the two gangs earlier that day. A Probation Service spokesperson confirmed: "RhysHerbertwas recalled to custody for breaching his licence conditions.". Seven rival gang members were caged for more than 17 years over the vicious knife and machete fight in front of terrified shoppers. In an exclusive photo obtained by The Sun the acid fiend - who pleaded guilty to manslaughter - can be seen posing menacingly with what appears to be asub-machine gun. His 2019 single No Diet, meanwhile, has sold more than 200,000 copies with 20 million views on YouTube. The 21-year-old has been shooting a video in the United Arab Emirates, which he posted on social media. New music releases must be approved by the Met police. One hacker posted: FREE DIGGA D ON FOENEM GANG., Sky Sports' Martin Tyler slammed for 'racist' comment about Spurs star Son, Olly Murs breaks down on stage over Caroline Flack 'regret', Fulham's Pereira stretchered off with suspected broken leg in worrying scenes, One dead and seven injured as knifeman goes on bloody rampage near club, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Campaigner Richard Taylor, whose ten-year-old son Damilola was stabbed to death in South London 20 years ago this week, said: Why are the BBC doing this now? 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].. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. By the time the police arrived all the suspects had run away but a 17-year-old boy had taken himself to hospital shortly after the fight with a large slash wound to his face and another man was treated near the scene of the fight with a stab wound to the chest. 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. Webster's gang 12 World's music is available to stream on Apple Music and Spotify. "For Rhys, his one is for five years," says Cecilia. 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). One of the burns became infected and Joanne, of nearby Marlow, died from septicaemia and multiple organ failure 11 days after the attack. Chairwoman of the Home Affairs Select Committee Yvette Cooper recently called on the music platforms to take social responsibility. Is Digga D Arrested? 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. Do you have a story for The Sun news desk? 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 And we will bring those videos before the courts to demonstrate the intention of those who make and take part in them to cause violence and disorder. Others think drill encourages violence. 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. So if you have enjoyed reading this story, and if you can afford to do so, we would be so grateful if you can buy our newspaper or make a donation, which will allow us to continue to bring stories like this one to you both in print and online. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. "Those are the things to expect if you lead that lifestyle.". 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The caption of the video claims the rapper bought the ape - but in the United Arab Emirates trading and owning exotic animals as pets has been outlawed since 2017. Jordan Bedeau, 18, of Colville Square, Kensington and Chelsea, was sentenced to three years, Rhys Herbert, 19, of Lonsdale Road, Kensington and Chelsea, was sentenced to two years and six months and a 17-year-old boy from Hammersmith and Fulham was sentenced to a 10 month detention and training order when they all pleaded guilty for violent disorder. 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. View our online Press Pack. These kids all think they can make their money from hits on the Internet. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Digga D - real name Rhys Herbert - was led away from an apartment by police in Beckton, East London, earlier this week. Last year, it was revealed that it made 129 removal requests to YouTube in the space of just one month. 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. 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. Herbert has a fanatical legion of followers. 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).

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