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Rapper Ghetts Convicted Over Death of Nepalese Student Yubin Tamang
UK rapper Ghetts, whose real name is Justin Clarke, has been convicted in connection with the death of Yubin Tamang, a 22-year-old university student from Nepal, following a hit-and-run incident that shocked the local community.
The tragedy unfolded late on a Saturday evening in East London, where Tamang, described by friends as a bright and ambitious student with dreams of becoming an engineer, was struck by a vehicle while crossing a residential street. Witnesses reported that the driver, later identified as Ghetts, fled the scene without offering assistance.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, but despite paramedics’ efforts, Tamang succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The rapper was arrested two days later after CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts linked him to the vehicle involved.
During the trial, prosecutors detailed how Clarke had been driving at excessive speed and had consumed alcohol prior to the collision. The court heard that he panicked and left the scene, only later contacting his legal team once the story broke in the media.
In a statement read by Tamang’s family, his mother expressed deep sorrow over the loss of her only son:
“Yubin came to the UK to study and build a better life. He was loved by everyone who knew him. We cannot understand how someone could just leave him there to die.”
The judge described Ghetts’ actions as “reckless and heartless,” sentencing him to eight years in prison for causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene.
Since his sentencing, the music community has been divided. Some fans expressed disappointment and heartbreak, while others urged compassion, acknowledging the rapper’s past struggles and calls for redemption in his lyrics.
Ghetts, known for his influential role in the UK grime scene and hits like “Skengman” and “Know My Ting”, issued an apology through his legal representative, saying he “takes full responsibility” and that “no words can undo the pain caused.”
As Yubin Tamang’s friends at his university held a candlelight vigil in his memory, tributes poured in from the Nepalese community across the UK. Many called for stricter penalties for hit-and-run offenders and better road safety awareness.
The tragedy has reignited conversations about accountability, fame, and justice — and serves as a heartbreaking reminder of how one reckless decision can destroy two lives: that of an innocent young man, and of an artist once celebrated for his voice and vision.
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