Award-Winning Rapper Ghetts Sentenced to 12 Years for Fatal Hit-and-Run of London Student

Award-winning rapper and "Supacell" actor Justin Clarke-Samuel, popularly known by his stage name Ghetts, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison following a fatal hit-and-run incident in Ilford, London. The sentencing follows the tragic death of 20-year-old student Yubin Tamang, whom Clarke-Samuel struck while driving significantly over the speed limit and under the influence of alcohol. The court’s decision, delivered on October 18, 2025, marks a somber conclusion to a case that has drawn intense public interest due to the defendant's high profile in the UK music and acting scene.

Evidence presented in court detailed the reckless nature of the incident. Clarke-Samuel was recorded driving at speeds exceeding 60mph in a 30mph zone at the time of the collision. Forensic testing later confirmed he was one and a half times over the legal alcohol limit. Following the impact with Tamang, who was crossing the road, Clarke-Samuel failed to stop, despite the significant damage caused to his vehicle. Judge Mark Lucraft KC characterized the rapper's driving as "appalling" and noted a pattern of dangerous behavior preceding the crash, describing the act as a grave violation of public safety.

The victim, Yubin Tamang, was the only child of his parents, who expressed profound and life-altering grief during the proceedings. In their statements to the court, the family described the devastating void left by the loss of their son, who was taken from them in the prime of his life. Clarke-Samuel, who has a prior criminal history, pleaded guilty to the charges. In a letter read during the trial, he expressed deep remorse for his actions and addressed his apologies directly to the Tamang family, though the judge maintained that the severity of the crime necessitated a lengthy custodial sentence.

In addition to the 12-year prison term, Clarke-Samuel has been disqualified from driving for 17 years. This high-profile case serves as a stark reminder of the legal and human consequences of impaired and dangerous driving. As the entertainment community processes the incarceration of a prominent figure, the focus remains on the justice served for the Tamang family and the broader message regarding the accountability of public figures under the law.