Digga D wants court case resolved so he can gig

A lawyer representing one of the UK's leading rap stars has urged a court to deal with his drugs charges "sooner rather than later" so he can continue performing.

Digga D, whose real name is Rhys Angelo Emile Herbert, will appear at Lincoln Crown Court on 28 May.

The 23-year-old, of Lonsdale Road, London was due for a hearing today but no video-link was available at Wormwood Scrubs where he is in custody.

The drill artist, whose tracks have been listened to by millions, has been charged with supplying and importing cannabis.

Mr Herbert was arrested at a property in Bracebridge Heath near Lincoln in February while broadcasting on Instagram Live.

James Scobie KC, who is representing the rapper, told the court his client is a "very busy professional musician and singer" and is due to perform a "large number of dates later this summer".

Judge Simon Hirst adjourned the case until later this month when Mr Herbert will be asked to enter pleas to the two charges he faces.

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