The award-winning rapper Ghetts, whose real name is Justin Clarke-Samuel, has been jailed for 12 years for the hit-and-run death of a 20-year-old university student, Yubin Tamang. The incident occurred on the evening of October 18, 2025, when Clarke-Samuel was driving at over 60mph in a 30mph zone in north-east London. The court heard that Clarke-Samuel had been drinking alcohol, with his blood alcohol level being one and a half times over the legal limit. The defendant initially claimed he had drunk three glasses of brandy with a meal at a restaurant. However, the court was shown CCTV footage of Clarke-Samuel's erratic driving, including the moment he hit Tamang. The footage revealed that he failed to stop at six red traffic lights and repeatedly veered onto the wrong side of the road, mounting the kerb and colliding with a motorcyclist and a Mercedes. The student's family, who were left heartbroken, said in a statement that Clarke-Samuel had stolen their son's future and theirs. The court also heard that Clarke-Samuel had 12 previous convictions for 27 crimes from the age of 16, including robbery, aggravated vehicle taking, and driving offences. This case has sparked a debate about the consequences of dangerous driving and the impact it has on victims and their families. It also raises questions about the role of alcohol in such incidents and the importance of responsible driving. The public is invited to share their thoughts and opinions on this controversial topic in the comments section.
