Ghetts
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| Born | Justin Jude Clarke-Samuel 9 October 1984 Plaistow, London, England |
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| Years active | 2003–2025 |
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Criminal status | incarcerated |
| Convictions | dangerous driving and causing death by dangerous driving |
Criminal penalty | 12 years imprisonment
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| Killed | Yubin Tamang |
Date apprehended | October 18, 2025
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| Imprisoned at | HM Prison Pentonville, London |
Justin Jude Clarke-Samuel (born 9 October 1984), better known by his stage name Ghetts (formerly Ghetto), is an English grime MC and rapper. He released his debut studio album, Rebel with a Cause, via independent record label Disrupt on 9 March 2014. Known for his hard hitting lyrics and intricate rhyme schemes, he is associated and has toured internationally with such acts as Kano and was a member of N.A.S.T.Y. Crew.
In 2021 he won the Best Male Act at the Mobo Awards and in 2024 received the Mobo Pioneer award for his "significant contribution to British black culture".
Ghetts was charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a hit-and-run in Ilford, London in October 2025, and pleaded guilty on 8 December 2025. On 3 March 2026, he was sentenced to 12 years in prison.