Ghetts, whose legal name is Justin Clarke-Samuel, is awaiting sentencing at the Old Bailey after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.
Clarke-Samuel, 41, admitted that he struck 20-year-old Yubin Tamang with his BMW on Redbridge Lane in Ilford at approximately 11:33 p.m. on Oct. 18, 2025. Tamang, who had been crossing the road, died in the hospital two days later.
According to prosecutors, Clarke-Samuel did not stop at the scene. The Crown alleges he continued driving dangerously along Worcester Crescent following the collision. Metropolitan Police officers attended his residence early the next morning and located a black BMW with significant front-end damage.
In addition to the fatal count, Clarke-Samuel entered guilty pleas to further dangerous driving offences spanning Camden, Islington and Hackney. The court remanded him into custody following the plea hearing and imposed an immediate driving disqualification.
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During earlier proceedings, the presiding judge indicated that “a custodial sentence should be expected,” signaling that imprisonment is likely when the matter returns for sentencing.
Tamang was an only child whose parents had sent him to the United Kingdom to pursue his education. His death has prompted public reaction in London and among members of the Nepalese community.
Clarke-Samuel rose to prominence in the U.K. music industry under the stage name Ghetts, collaborating with artists including Skepta, Stormzy and Ed Sheeran. He has performed at the Glastonbury Festival and received accolades from the MOBO Awards, including Best Male Act in 2021 and the Pioneer Award in 2024.
He also appeared in the Netflix series Supacell, portraying a character known as Krazy.
The upcoming sentencing hearing at the Old Bailey will determine the penalty in a case that has drawn significant attention given Clarke-Samuel’s public profile.
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