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British grime artist and producer Skepta, whose real name is Joseph Adenuga, has been found not guilty of a drug-driving charge due to insufficient evidence. This ruling came after an incident in High Wycombe on 14 May 2024, when officers stopped the 43-year-old rapper’s vehicle and detected the smell of cannabis. A roadside test reportedly indicated the presence of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active substance in cannabis, leading to the charge of driving with a controlled drug above the legal limit.
During the hearing at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court, the proceedings were halted after expert testimony cast doubt on the reliability of the roadside test readings. District Judge Arvind Sharma clarified that for a conviction, the level of THC found must meet a specific criminal standard. Since the expert could not confirm the accuracy of the test result, the judge dismissed the case, ruling Skepta not guilty.
The incident began when PC Talan O’Neill stopped Adenuga after observing him overtaking another vehicle on the outside lane and apparently exceeding the 30mph speed limit. Upon stopping the rapper’s Mercedes-Maybach, the officer smelled cannabis and conducted the test at 10:54 GMT. Adenuga was subsequently taken to a police station after the positive result from the roadside sample, but he cooperated fully throughout the process.
In addition to the drug-driving allegation, Skepta faced separate accusations relating to speeding in a Rolls-Royce Phantom on 20 November 2023 and failing to provide driver information to Thames Valley Police. However, these charges were also dismissed after the prosecution decided not to present further evidence. Skepta is widely recognized for his music, having achieved multiple UK top 10 singles and albums, including hits like “That’s Not Me.
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