"For Rhys, his one is for five years," says Cecilia. The mum-of-three was caught in crossfire as Webster battled a rival drug dealer with a bottle of acid in his hand. Back home in Britain, he has been ordered to get clearance from the Metropolitan police to release music. 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. I just haven't had the time to do what I want to do because of prison. On his friends social media, he appears in a video which is captioned Digga D buys a monkey on live. 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. Marshall, of Ladbroke Grove, was jailed for two years after admitting conspiracy to commit violent disorder and possession of a bladed article in a public place. Heads in the music industry began to turn, and 1011 quickly found themselves in "next to blow" conversations. 'I take the view that this was an extremely violent disorder, it was pre-planned with all the defendants arriving at the scene armed with large weapons, including large knives. 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. Is Digga D Arrested? The perfect playlist: Is there more to music curation than we think? Required fields are marked *. 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 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. Teenagers arrested over hacks to Met Police website - BBC News "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. 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. "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. Back home in Britain, he has been ordered to get clearance from the Metropolitan police to release music. "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. And shockingly the close family source claimed that the authorities should have clamped down on Webster harder to stop his descent into gang crime. You'll feel like you just want to give up. 22:47 BST 21 Nov 2020. 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. UK rap critic Joseph 'JP' Patterson speaks to the "first artist with a Criminal Behaviour Order affecting the type of music he can put out" in a new interview, ahead of BBC Three's documentary Defending Digga D. The rapper explains what it's like to make music under police monitoring - and says there's a "human" side to the figure he's often portrayed as. Rhys Herbert Profiles | Facebook Opinions 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. 'This incident occurred not late at night with no one around, but in a busy public area or cars, pedestrians and shoppers. 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. Let him change his lyrics and his ways like other famous rappers have before getting this mainstream platform., Tory MP Tim Loughton said: Yet again the BBC is on the wrong side of the argument and appears to be sticking two fingers up to the public. One of the burns became infected and Joanne, of nearby Marlow, died from septicaemia and multiple organ failure 11 days after the attack. But The Sun understands the video was not related to the recall to prison. 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. "A Criminal Behaviour Order tends to be imposed by a criminal court after conviction," says the artist's lawyer Cecilia Goodwin, who also appears in the documentary and admits she didn't know who Digga D was before being contacted by his team. You can WhatsApp us on 07423 720 250. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. They called for restrictions on the sale of acid and tougher sentences for those using it in attacks. He pleaded guilty to violent disorder and breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) and was released last month. "It's a meme, it's on TikTok.". Despite his success, Digga has continued to face some of the harsh realities of life. 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. 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. WhatsApp. Herbert and other members of the 1011 gang previously appeared on ex-BBC Radio One DJ Tim Westwood's YouTube channel. 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. 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. The video shows him and another yob bragging of stabbings and shootings. LWN & Mercury Archive 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 Herbert was associated with the ultra-violent 1011 and is a member of a rap crew known as CGM. But Dubai police insisted he had not been arrested. Orangutan Foundations Rob Durgut told The Mirror: Keeping a wild animal, and in particular an intelligent and critically endangered species like an orangutan, has damaging implications to the individual animal and fuels the illegal wildlife trade.. The police searched Bedeaus address and carried out a warrant where they found clothing matching the suspects identified in the CCTV of the fight. At one point the ape appears to curl up in a ball, while the rapper and people outside the car take photos and videos of him. In 2018, Herbert made a violent drill rap music video weeks after his release with police approval. "He's a living, viral sensation and that's not easy to deal with, bruv.". They see nothing to live for.". Your email address will not be published. Wyse is seen throwing a knife at the other groups Skoda as members of the public are seen running away in fear. 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. Girma, of Hounslow Road, Hanworth, was jailed for three-and-a-half years for conspiracy to commit violent disorder and possession of a baseball bat. 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. 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). He was also convicted of having offensive weapons in public, affray, making threats to kill and damaging property. 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. Digga remained quiet yesterday as unfounded speculation mounted. 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). None of his family sent him out to go and throw acid in someones face.. 12. Click here to get The Sun newspaper delivered for FREE for the next six weeks. In sentencing Digga D, whose real name is Rhys Herbert, the judge also issued an order banning him from releasing tracks that describe gang-related violence. In another scene, he spends time running around on the beach in Great Yarmouth, taking pictures with his fans. The criminal behaviour order was not accepted by judge Ann Mulligan, with Micah Bedeau, 19, Yonas Girma, 21, Isaac Marshall, 18, plus 17-year-olds Jordan Bedeau and Rhys Herbert, sentenced on. Bedeau, of Colville Square, Notting Hill, was earlier jailed for three years for violent disorder, possession of an offensive weapon and breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order. 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. He has been attacked. Locked up: members of London 'drill' rap gang caught with machetes and His music is having a negative impact on young people, encouraging them to carry knives and be violent. 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. 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. Digga D and his friends are heard jeering at the distressed animal who is clearly confused by his surroundings. 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). The defendants claimed they were on their way to make a music video and that the weapons were simply propswhen they were arrested. The offences they have been found guilty of include murder, manslaughter and grievous bodily harm (GBH). Another thing that shines through in the documentary is just how young Digga D is, despite the things he's been through and the things he's done. Digga D speaks out after rumours drill rapper was arrested in Dubai 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). Anger over BBC documentary on drill rapper jailed for a machete attack He was arrested at school in year eight after being caught with weed. In June 2018, he was among a mob caged for a machete attack plot on rivals in Notting Hill. "The lucky thing I would say about Digga D is that he's such a brilliant artist, creatively. Herbert has a fanatical legion of followers. 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. Sport 10:39 EDT 23 Mar 2020 The music has been blamed in part for the surge in murders and maimings in London. A NOTORIOUS drill rapper banned from making music videos without permission from police has been sent back to jail just weeks after his release. In 2018, he became the first person in the UK to be given a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) banning him from recording or performing music without police permission. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The 17-year-old from the Kensington-based Ladbroke Grove gang went to hospital seeking medical care after being stabbed but told police he had fallen off his bicycle. Digga, who started writing music when he was 12, grew up in West London listening to Jamaican reggae and dancehall. Herbert was associated with the ultra-violent 1011 and is a member of a rap crew known as CGM. HE is a notorious drill rapper who has been ordered to get clearance from police to release music after singing about violence with rivals. One hacker posted: FREE DIGGA D ON FOENEM GANG.. "The order determines what sorts of things Digga can talk about in his songs," Cecilia says. His 2019 single No Diet, meanwhile, has sold more than 200,000 copies with 20 million views on YouTube. They should have given him a harsher punishment. 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. Best of South London Herbert has a fanatical legion of followers. Local officers have spent two years gathering evidence of the gangs music and social media activity for intelligence purposes and presented a raft of evidence to the court to demonstrate how the gang were promoting violence through their lyrics and actions. 3 The 1011 gang were caught by cops with a haul of weapons in November, 2017Credit: Metropolitan Police. 'Although two of those sentenced suffered injuries, it's sheer luck that no one was killed in this dispute. View our online Press Pack. A source close to Webster's family told The Sun they had warned him about hanging out in gangs. Recorder Ann Mulligan on Friday banned Yonas Girma, 21, Micah Bedeau, 19, Isaac Marshall, 18, Jordan Bedeau, 17, and Rhys Herbert, 17, from mentioning death or injury in songs or on social. 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. Did west London gangsters hack the Metropolitan Police's Twitter? To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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 knives and machetes in the hands of angry men only carry out this appalling behaviour mean you are in my view highly dangerous. Five gang members who made "drill" music videos glorifying violence have been sentenced after being caught with machetes and baseball bats. 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. In June 2018, he was among a mob caged for a machete attack plot on rivals in Notting Hill. It shows the ape, called George, pulling the cars red seats as Digga D offers him strawberry milk and shouts ay ay dont be pulling stuff.. This vehicle was followed shortly after by another red car carrying Herbert. [4] His mixtapes Double Tap Diaries and Made In The Pyrex reached No. 3 Rhys. The lyrics, mainly written by Herbert, referenced several real and often violent events. 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. 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. A police spokesman said: "The Met is satisfied the video does not constitute a breach of the CBO.". I like to move forward and I think about the future a lot. Why Digga D, a British Drill Artist, is Banned from Using Violent 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. Do you have a story for The Sun news desk? Rhys Herbert, . 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 . Rhys was mistakenly shot by a gang member in Croxteth . The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Three people who beat a vulnerable man in Bath before stealing almost all of his savings have been jailed. "For me, it's always nice to have that push. 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. 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. He also boasts a fanatical legion of followers. , updated Charles was stabbed in the abdomen and tried to leave the scene but was found and treated by police. The group also belonged to Notting Hill's notorious1011 music gang - with music is so violent the rappers have been banned from releasing any more without informing police. 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. Rapper Digga D, whose real name is Rhys Herbert, was jailed last year aged 17 alongside four other members of the 1011 gang after they were caught with baseball bats and machetes on their way to . We pay for videos too. 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. "It's supposed to target really serious antisocial behaviour and it can be for a different length of time. We pay for your stories! Rhys Herbert AKA Digga D from West London has been in the United Emirates where he has filmed a music video. "It's still stressful but it's something that you learn to adapt to.". 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. In April another judge cited drill's "malign influence" as he jailed four thugs for the murder of Mahamed Hassan, 17, in Battersea, South West London. No, I didn't hurt anyone. They added:"The courts should have been tougher on him. Detective Chief Superintendent Kevin Southworth, head of the Trident and Area Crime Command, said: Seven music videos were shown in court as evidence of the aggressive and violent nature of the suspects. Originally published on 24 November 2020. The source said: "Xeneral has been stabbed multiple times. 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? View our online Press Pack. Do you have a story for The Sun news desk? 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. Media Pack "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Reflecting on his past, Digga says he regrets the things he's done but realises he can't go back and change things. 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. Seven thugs from rival west London gangs jailed for 17 years after 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. Judge Angela Morris told Webster he would serve 17 years in prison and three on licence. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO).

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