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British rapper

DigDat
Birth name Nathan Tokosi[1]
Born (1999-11-10) 10 November 1999 (age 25)[2]Deptford, London, England
Genres British hip hop UK drill[3]
Occupations Rapper songwriter
Years active 2018–present[3]
Labels Columbia Sony Music Independent
Website digdat8.com

Musical artist

Nathan Tokosi (born 10 November 1999), known professionally as DigDat, is a British rapper from Deptford, London.[4] His single "Air Force" peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart[5] 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.[6] His next single, "No Cap" with Loski, peaked at number 51.[5]

2018–2020: Beginnings and Ei8ht Mile

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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.[7] 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.[8][9] It peaked at number 12 on the UK Albums Chart.[5]

2020–2022: Pain Built

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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.[5]

In December 2021, DigDat announced Pain Built;[10] it was released on 14 January 2022.[11] 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."[12]

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

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 & 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 six 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.[15]

  1. ^ a b Bolton, Josh (22 February 2024). "Deptford rapper DigDat accused of Notting Hill shooting". News Shopper. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Man charged following Notting Hill shooting". Metropolitan Police. 22 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  3. ^ a b Martin, Liam. "Digdat – Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  4. ^ Garratt-Stanley, Fred (1 February 2022). "DigDat - Pain Built · Album Review ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g "DigDat | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
  6. ^ Evans, Mel (4 December 2018). "Giggs slams Krept & Konan as 'frauds' in scathing message". Metro. DMG Media. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  7. ^ "Airforce". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  8. ^ "Ei8ht Mile by DigDat". Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  9. ^ Davey, Jacob (17 January 2020). "DigDat Unleashes Hard New Mixtape 'Ei8ht Mile' Feat. Aitch, Headie One and More". versus.uk.com. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  10. ^ Keith, James (17 January 2022). "UK Drill Star DigDat Returns With New Project 'Pain Built'". Complex Networks. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  11. ^ W, Courtney (14 January 2022). "DIGDAT UNLEASHES BRAND-NEW PROJECT 'PAIN BUILT'". grmdaily.com. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  12. ^ Simpson, Joe (20 January 2022). "GRM EXCLUSIVE: IS 'PAIN BUILT' THE DIGDAT COMEBACK WE WERE HOPING FOR?". grmdaily.com. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  13. ^ "Taking a look at South London's up and coming musical talent in 2021". South London Press. 15 January 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  14. ^ Kipling, Ella (15 July 2020). "Why did DigDat go to jail? Bouncer mentions jail time on MLC podcast!". hitc.com. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  15. ^ Britton, Jeremy (18 March 2025). "Rapper guilty of attempted murder over shooting". BBC News. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
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  1. ^ a b c "Discography DigDat". irish-charts.com. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d W, Courtney (14 January 2022). "DigDat Unleashes Brand-New Project 'Pain Built'". GRM Daily. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  3. ^ a b Peak R&B chart positions in the UK:
  1. ^ a b c d "British certifications – DigDat". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 21 May 2023. Type DigDat in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  2. ^ W, Courtney (6 July 2022). "DigDat Returns With New Heater "Life Support"". GRM Daily. Retrieved 7 November 2022.