"Rapper DigDat, whose real name is Nathan Tokosi, has been handed a life sentence for his role in a drive-by shooting that left a rival artist severely injured. Daniel Offei-Ntow, 27, who performed as Lugavelz, was shot six times in the head, mouth, and body while sitting in his car in Notting Hill, west London, during the early hours of 20 November 2023. Tokosi, 26, from Deptford, south-east London, was convicted of attempted murder and firearms offences across two trials last year."
"He must serve a minimum of 24 years behind bars. The court was informed that Mr Offei-Ntow has since died, though this was deemed unconnected to the shooting, with no third party involvement. The court also heard that Tokosi had a history of eight previous convictions for 13 offences, including violent acts from the age of 11, such as punching a girl and assaulting a boy in separate incidents."
"In mitigation, the court was told Tokosi was a laidback young man caught up in the success of his music career and the fast-paced and chaotic lifestyle that went with it. Shannon Revel, defending, said: He described that his job as a rapper effectively became an existence, rather than something that he could take time off from. Rising to success so quickly gave Tokosi no real time for reflection, she said."
Nathan Tokosi, known professionally as DigDat, received a life sentence for his role in a drive-by shooting that severely injured rival artist Daniel Offei-Ntow (Lugavelz) on 20 November 2023 in Notting Hill. Offei-Ntow was shot six times while seated in his car. Tokosi was convicted of attempted murder and firearms offences across two trials and must serve at least 24 years. The court heard that Offei-Ntow later died, a death deemed unconnected to the shooting. Tokosi’s record included eight prior convictions for 13 offences and a youth attempted murder conviction following a stabbing aged 13. Mitigation noted rapid music success and an ADHD diagnosis from age 11; the judge described Tokosi as a dangerous offender. His family attended court during sentencing.
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