Justin Jude Clarke-Samuel, known professionally as Ghetts, has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving following a fatal collision in east London. The 41-year-old rapper appeared at Stratford Magistrates' Court on Monday, where it was reported that he failed to stop at the scene.
The incident occurred in Ilford on Saturday 18 October, when a car struck a 20-year-old man. The victim died in hospital the following Monday. Clarke-Samuel has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on 27 October. The BBC reports that the charge is expected to be upgraded to causing death by dangerous driving at the next hearing.
Clarke-Samuel is a prominent figure in the British grime scene, having been nominated for the Mercury Prize twice and winning two Mobo awards, including the Pioneer Award last year. He has performed at major festivals such as Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds, and Wireless, and collaborated with artists including Skepta, Dave, and Little Simz.
In addition to his music career, Clarke-Samuel has worked as an actor, notably appearing in a supporting role in the Netflix series Supacell. Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash to come forward.
