The rapper Ghetts is now facing additional charges of dangerous driving linked to an incident in which he is accused of causing the death of a young man in a hit-and-run accident.

The acclaimed artist, whose real name is Justin Clarke-Samuel, reportedly did not stop after his BMW struck 20-year-old Yubin Tamang on Redbridge Lane in Ilford on October 18.

Mr. Clarke-Samuel, who resides in Woodford, east London, was originally charged with one count of death caused by dangerous driving in relation to Mr. Tamang.

However, he now confronts two more charges of dangerous driving occurring both before and after the incident on October 18.

It is claimed that Mr. Clarke-Samuel was operating his vehicle recklessly in Tavistock Place and other streets in Camden, north London.

Following the fatal collision with Mr. Tamang around 23:30 GMT, it’s alleged that he continued to drive unsafely in Worcester Crescent, Redbridge, as he returned to his home in Woodford.

Authorities visited Mr. Clarke-Samuel’s residence in Woodford early the following morning.

The black BMW, which was reportedly registered and insured in his name, showed significant damage.

On Monday, Mr. Clarke-Samuel appeared via videolink from Pentonville prison at the Old Bailey, wearing a simple grey short-sleeved T-shirt.

He confirmed his identity as members of Mr. Tamang’s family looked on in court, having traveled from Nepal for the hearing.

Judge Nigel Lickley KC ordered that he remain in custody and established a plea hearing for December 8.

Ghetts is a Mercury Prize-nominated grime artist, rapper, and songwriter known for his prominent collaborations with major names in the industry, including Stormzy, Ed Sheeran, and Skepta.

He received the Best Male Act award at the Mobo Awards in 2021 and was honored with the Mobo Pioneer award in 2024 for his “substantial contribution to British black culture.”