DigDat explained

DigDat
Birth Name:Nathan Tokosi[1]
Birth Date:10 November 1999[2]
Birth Place:Deptford, London, England
Years Active:2018–2026[3]
Criminal Charge:Attempted murder, Firearms offenses
Criminal Penalty:Life in prison, minimum term of 24 years
Criminal Status:Incarcerated

Nathan Tokosi (born 10 November 1999), known professionally as DigDat, is a British rapper and convicted criminal from Deptford, London.[4] His single "Air Force" peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart following the release of the remix featuring Krept and Konan and K-Trap; this was the first time one of his tracks had entered the top 20.[5] His next single, "No Cap" with Loski, peaked at number 51.

On 27 January 2026, Tokosi was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 24 years for the attempted murder of Daniel Offei-Ntow, who died in January 2026 from circumstances unrelated to the shooting.[6] [7]

Career

2018–2020: Beginnings and Ei8ht Mile

Tokosi began rapping in 2018, under the name "DigDat". He gained recognition with his single "Air Force", which entered the UK Singles Chart at number 93 in September 2018.[8] A remix of the track with features from Krept and Konan and K Trap was released in the following months; the track then peaked at number 20 in December 2018.

He released his debut album, Ei8ht Mile, on 17 January 2020, including features from K Trap, D-Block Europe, Tee Grizzley, Aitch, and others.[9] [10] It peaked at number 12 on the UK Albums Chart.

2020–2022: Pain Built

In 2020, DigDat appeared on "808" by Da Beatfreakz, which also featured Dutchavelli and B Young. It peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart. In 2021, he released "How High", which peaked at number 90.

In December 2021, DigDat announced Pain Built;[11] it was released on 14 January 2022.[12] A review of the mixtape by GRM Daily said the mixtape "feels as if it is a step in the right direction for both DigDat and UK drill."[13]

Legal issues

At the age of 13, Tokosi was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He was released in 2018 after serving 4 years.[14] [15]

In February 2024, Tokosi was arrested and charged with attempted murder, possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life/enable an other to do so, and possession of three 9mm Parabellum calibre bullets for a firearm in relation to a shooting that had occurred in Notting Hill in November 2023.[1] The shooting resulted in Daniel Offei-Ntow being shot eight times in his head, mouth and body. He was convicted of possessing a firearm and possessing ammunition, both with intent to endanger life, as well as possessing a prohibited weapon and possession of ammunition without a firearms certificate in March 2025.[16]

On November 2025, Tokosi was found not guilty of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life at the Old Bailey Crown Court. However he was found guilty of simple possession of a firearm (and ammunition). This is related to an incident where a gun was thrown out of a window by a passenger in a BMW DigDat was driving through Deptford, South-East London. This comes after the ‘Air Force’ star was found guilty of attempted murder of another man who goes by the name Lugavellz. Due to legal reasons DigDat is able to appeal his attempted murder conviction and could become a free man if he is successful.[17]

On 27 January 2026, Tokosi was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 24 years for the attempted murder of Daniel Offei-Ntow, who died in January 2026 from circumstances unrelated to the shooting. [18]

Discography

Mixtapes

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:20em;"
DetailsPeak chart positions
UK
[19]
UK R&B
[20]
IRE
[21]
Ei8ht Mile 12 13 63
Pain Built[22]
  • Released: 14 January 2022
  • Label: Sony
  • Format: digital download, streaming
— — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

As lead artist

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:1em;"
YearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
UK
UK
R&B/HH
[23]
IRE
"Sales & Joints"2018— — —rowspan="4"
"8Style"— — —
"Tactics"— — —
"Air Force"<--August 23, 2018-->
20 6 —
"No Cap"<--February 14, 2019-->
201951 26 —Mad Move
"Guten Tag"<--May 2, 2019-->
18 6 71
  • BPI: Platinum
"New Dior"<--May 2, 2019-->
16 8 —
  • BPI: Gold
Ei8ht Mile
"Daily Duppy"
— — —
"8 Style II"<--January 1, 2020-->202071 — —Ei8ht Mile
"Ei8ht Mile"
9 7 34
  • BPI: Silver
"Assassin Creed"<--September 21, 2020-->— — —Pain Built
"VV"<--November 12, 2020-->— — —
"How High"<--March 25, 2021-->202190 — —
"Life Support"[25] 2022— — —rowspan=5
"Bentayga"— — —
"No Gimmicks"2023— — —
"So Much Trappin'"
— — —
"Pink Notes"2024— — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:1em;"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
UK
UK
R&B/HH
IRE
"Friday"<--July 4, 2019-->
201962 38 —
"Change"<--August 29, 2019-->
53 35 —Eye 2 Eye
"F.N (UK Remix)"
— — —rowspan="2"
"808"<--September 24, 2020-->
202020 13 64
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

Title! scope="col"
YearOther artist(s)Album
"Back 2 Back"2018Headie OneThe One Two
"Mosh Pit"2019Headie One, RvDrillers x Trappers II
"Pay Less"Bouncer, SwiftThe Come Up

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Deptford rapper DigDat accused of Notting Hill shooting. Josh. Bolton. 22 February 2024. News Shopper. 26 February 2024.
  2. Web site: Man charged following Notting Hill shooting. 22 February 2024. Metropolitan Police. 26 February 2024.
  3. Web site: Martin . Liam . Digdat – Biography . . 22 December 2018.
  4. News: Garratt-Stanley . Fred . DigDat - Pain Built · Album Review ⟋ RA . 7 November 2022 . . 1 February 2022 . en.
  5. Web site: Evans . Mel . Giggs slams Krept & Konan as 'frauds' in scathing message . . . 22 December 2018 . 4 December 2018.
  6. Web site: 2026-01-27 . Rapper jailed for life for drive-by shooting in Notting Hill . 2026-01-28 . www.bbc.com . en-GB.
  7. Web site: 2026-01-27 . Deptford rapper DigDat jailed for life over ‘mindless’ drive-by shooting . 2026-01-28 . News Shopper . en.
  8. Web site: Airforce . . 22 December 2018.
  9. Web site: Ei8ht Mile by DigDat. 14 January 2020.
  10. Web site: DigDat Unleashes Hard New Mixtape 'Ei8ht Mile' Feat. Aitch, Headie One and More. Jacob. Davey. 17 January 2020. versus.uk.com. 27 April 2022.
  11. Web site: UK Drill Star DigDat Returns With New Project 'Pain Built'. James. Keith. 17 January 2022. Complex Networks. 27 April 2022.
  12. Web site: DIGDAT UNLEASHES BRAND-NEW PROJECT 'PAIN BUILT'. Courtney. W. 14 January 2022. grmdaily.com. 27 April 2022.
  13. Web site: GRM EXCLUSIVE: IS 'PAIN BUILT' THE DIGDAT COMEBACK WE WERE HOPING FOR?. Joe. Simpson. 20 January 2022. grmdaily.com. 27 April 2022.
  14. Web site: Taking a look at South London's up and coming musical talent in 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210115090031/https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/taking-a-look-at-south-londons-up-and-coming-musical-talent-in-2021/. usurped. 15 January 2021. 15 January 2021. South London Press. 27 April 2022.
  15. Web site: Why did DigDat go to jail? Bouncer mentions jail time on MLC podcast! . Ella. Kipling. 15 July 2020. hitc.com. 27 April 2022.
  16. Web site: Rapper guilty of attempted murder over shooting. Jeremy. Britton. 18 March 2025. en-GB. BBC News. 19 March 2025.
  17. VE Media, 6 November 2025, https://vemediaonline.co.uk/uk-drill-rapper-digdat-not-guilty-of-intent-to-endanger-life/
  18. Web site:
  19. Web site: DigDat full Official Chart History Official Charts Company . 2 November 2022. Official Charts Company.
  20. Web site: Discography DigDat. https://web.archive.org/web/20240524175936/http://irish-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=digdat. dead. 24 May 2024. irish-charts.com. May 24, 2024.
  21. News: W . Courtney . DigDat Unleashes Brand-New Project 'Pain Built' . 7 November 2022 . . 14 January 2022.
  22. Peak R&B chart positions in the UK:
  23. United Kingdom. DigDat . 22 August 2025.
  24. News: W . Courtney . DigDat Returns With New Heater "Life Support" . 7 November 2022 . . 6 July 2022.