Digga D
Updated: 12/11/2025, 4:06:02 PM Wikipedia source
Rhys Angelo Emile Herbert (born 29 June 2000), known professionally as Digga D, is a British rapper. He rose to fame in 2017 along with his UK drill collective CGM (Cherish God More). His mixtapes Double Tap Diaries and Made In The Pyrex reached No. 10 and 3 on the UK Albums Chart, respectively. His third mixtape Noughty By Nature was released on 15 April 2022, debuting at number one on the UK Albums Chart. His fourth mixtape Back To Square One was released in August 2023. Digga D, Originally from Mozart Estate, Queens Park, moved to Ladbroke Grove, where he grew up. Considered to be one of the pioneers of the UK drill scene, he is the founder of his current record label, Black Money Records (BMR) and managed by Groundworks. Some of Digga D's music videos have garnered attention among law enforcement, resulting in a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) taken against him, and he has been in and out of prison during the singles and videos' releases. He was sent to prison three times before the age of 20. In January 2025, he was sentenced to 3 years and 11 months in prison for the importation and supply of cannabis.
Infobox
Born
Rhys Angelo Emile Herbert (2000-06-29) 29 June 2000 (age 25)
Origin
Ladbroke Grove, London, England
Genres
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Occupations
Rappersongwriterdirector
Years active
2015–Present
Labels
Black MoneyGroundworksCGM
Member of
CGM
Website
www.diggad.co.uk
Tables
· Discography › Mixtapes
UK
UK
Title
UK
Details
UKR&B
Peak chart positions
AUS
Peak chart positions
IRE
Peak chart positions
SCO
Double Tap Diaries
Double Tap Diaries
Title
Double Tap Diaries
Details
Released: 17 May 2019
Label: CGM
Format: Digital download, streaming
Peak chart positions
11
Peak chart positions
5
Peak chart positions
—
Peak chart positions
85
Peak chart positions
—
Made in the Pyrex
Made in the Pyrex
Title
Made in the Pyrex
Details
Released: 26 February 2021
Label: CGM
Format: CD, digital download, streaming
Peak chart positions
3
Peak chart positions
1
Peak chart positions
90
Peak chart positions
10
Peak chart positions
19
Certifications
BPI: Gold
Noughty by Nature
Noughty by Nature
Title
Noughty by Nature
Details
Released: 15 April 2022
Label: CGM, EGA
Format: CD, LP, cassette, digital download, streaming
Peak chart positions
1
Peak chart positions
1
Peak chart positions
—
Peak chart positions
17
Peak chart positions
1
Certifications
BPI: Silver
Back to Square One
Back to Square One
Title
Back to Square One
Details
Released: 25 August 2023
Label: Black Money Records, EGA
Format: CD, LP, cassette, digital download, streaming
Peak chart positions
6
Peak chart positions
2
Peak chart positions
—
Peak chart positions
—
Peak chart positions
37
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | ||||
| UK | UKR&B | AUS | IRE | SCO | |||
| Double Tap Diaries | Released: 17 May 2019 Label: CGM Format: Digital download, streaming | 11 | 5 | — | 85 | — | |
| Made in the Pyrex | Released: 26 February 2021 Label: CGM Format: CD, digital download, streaming | 3 | 1 | 90 | 10 | 19 | BPI: Gold |
| Noughty by Nature | Released: 15 April 2022 Label: CGM, EGA Format: CD, LP, cassette, digital download, streaming | 1 | 1 | — | 17 | 1 | BPI: Silver |
| Back to Square One | Released: 25 August 2023 Label: Black Money Records, EGA Format: CD, LP, cassette, digital download, streaming | 6 | 2 | — | — | 37 | |
· Discography › Singles › As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||||||||||
| UK | UKR&B | IRE | NZHot | ||||||||||||||||||
| "Kill Confirmed"(with 1011 & Sav'o) | 2017 | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |||||||||||||||
| "Play for the Pagans"(with 1011, Sav'o & Horrid1) | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| "No Hook"(with 1011, (CGM) ZK, MSkum, Sav'o & Horrid1) | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| "No Porkies"(with Sav'o & (CGM) ZK) | 2018 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
| "Who?"(with Sav'o) | 2019 | — | — | — | — | BPI: Silver | |||||||||||||||
| "No Diet" | 20 | 8 | 95 | — | BPI: Gold | Double Tap Diaries | |||||||||||||||
| "P4DP" | 54 | 27 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| "Mr. Sheeen"(with Russ Millions) | 28 | 14 | — | — | Non-album single | ||||||||||||||||
| "Woi" | 2020 | 24 | 14 | 72 | — | BPI: Gold | Made in the Pyrex | ||||||||||||||
| "Chingy (It's Whatever)" | 18 | 11 | 50 | — | BPI: Silver | ||||||||||||||||
| "Gotcha"(with Unknown T and Vybz Kartel featuring Sean D) | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||||||||||||||||
| "Daily Duppy" | 59 | 15 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| "Bringing It Back"(with AJ Tracey) | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 23 | 14 | BPI: Silver | Made in the Pyrex | ||||||||||||||
| "Toxic" | 35 | 20 | 92 | — | BPI: Silver | ||||||||||||||||
| "Bluuwuu" | 23 | 12 | 48 | — | |||||||||||||||||
| "Wasted"(featuring ArrDee) | 6 | 1 | 26 | — | BPI: Platinum | Noughty by Nature | |||||||||||||||
| "2k17" | 26 | 12 | 74 | — | BPI: Silver | ||||||||||||||||
| "Keep Talkin"(with Horrid1 & Sav'o) | — | — | — | — | Violent Siblings | ||||||||||||||||
| "Red Light Green Light" | 17 | 3 | 43 | — | Noughty by Nature | ||||||||||||||||
| "Pump 101"(with Still Brickin') | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 33 | — | BPI: Gold | |||||||||||||||
| "G Lock"(with Moneybagg Yo) | 48 | 25 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| "What You Reckon"(with B-Lovee) | 46 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| "Hold It Down" | 35 | 14 | 85 | — | |||||||||||||||||
| "Main Road" | 72 | 38 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| "STFU" | 64 | 20 | — | — | Non-album singles | ||||||||||||||||
| "Frenches"(with Timal) | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| "Stay Inside" | 88 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| "Chief Rhys Freestyle" | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| "Energy" | 2023 | 15 | 9 | 40 | — | BPI: Silver | Back to Square One | ||||||||||||||
| "DTF" | 83 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| "I'm From..." | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| "Facade"(featuring Potter Payper) | 55 | 24 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| "Hide and Seek"(with 163Margs) | 38 | 19 | — | — | Non-album singles | ||||||||||||||||
| "TLC" | 60 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| "Adolescence"(with Unknown T) | 90 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| "DPMO" | 2025 | 31 | 9 | — | — | TBA | |||||||||||||||
| "Nonchalant"(with Horrid1) | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| "—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released. | |||||||||||||||||||||
· Discography › Singles › As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
| UK | ||||
| "Gun Lean (Remix)"(Russ Millions featuring Taze, LD, Digga D, Ms Banks & Lethal Bizzle) | 2019 | — | Non-album singles | |
| "10+1"(CGM featuring Splasha, MSkum, (CGM) Striker, Dodgy, Rack5, (CGM) TY, Horrid1, Sav'o & Digga D) | — | |||
| "Gotcha"(Sean D featuring Digga D, Vybz Kartel & Unknown T) | 2020 | — | ||
| "Be the One"(Rudimental featuring MORGAN, Digga D & TIKE) | 49 | BPI: Silver | ||
| "Packs and Potions (Remix)"(HAZEY featuring M1llionz, Digga D & Unknown T) | 2022 | — | ||
| "Goofies"(Babyface Ray featuring Digga D) | — | |||
| "Laughing Stock (Remix)"(Kay-O featuring Digga D & Kwengface) | — |
· Discography › Promotional singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
| UK | ||||
| "Next Up?"(with 1011, Sav'O & (CGM) TY) | 2017 | — | BPI: Gold | Non-album singles |
| "Mad About Bars"(with Kenny Allstar) | 2018 | — | ||
| "Mad About Bars Pt. 2"(with CGM, Kenny Allstar) | 2019 | — | ||
| "Daily Duppy - Pt. 1" | 2020 | 59 | BPI: Silver | |
| "A Lil Promo (Freestyle)" | 2022 | — | Noughty by Nature | |
| "Life of a Real G (Freestyle)" | — | |||
| "On the Radar (Freestyle)" | — | |||
| "Amelia Amelia" | — |
List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name · Discography › Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
| "Rolling" | 2019 | — | Rapman Presents: Blue Story (Music Inspired By the Original Motion Picture) |
| "Get in That Jeep" | 2021 | Aystar | Scousematic 3 |
| "Glee" | Unknown T | Adolescence | |
| "Take That" | Potter Payper | Thanks for Waiting | |
| "Bine" | 2022 | Horrid1 & Sav'o | Violent Siblings |
| "Went Jail" | Groundworks, Unknown T | The G Tape: Volume 1 | |
| "5/11" | Trapx10 | Project X10 | |
| "Bad & Clean (Remix)" | Frisco, INFAMOUSIZAK, Skillibeng, Skepta | — |
· Filmography › Film
2020
Defending Digga D
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
BBC documentary
2023
11 Steps Forward, 10 Steps Back
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Documentary
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2020 | Defending Digga D | Himself | BBC documentary |
| 2023 | 11 Steps Forward, 10 Steps Back | Himself | Documentary |
· Filmography › Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2024 | Supacell | Chucky | 2 episodes |
· Awards and nominations
2021
2021
Year
2021
Event
Grierson Awards
Prize
Envy Best Single Documentary – Domestic
Recipient
Defending Digga D
Result
Nominated
Music & Single Documentary – Domestic
Music & Single Documentary – Domestic
Year
Music & Single Documentary – Domestic
Event
Defending Digga D
Prize
Nominated
RTS Southern Awards
RTS Southern Awards
Year
RTS Southern Awards
Event
Documentary or Factual Programme
Prize
Defending Digga D
Recipient
Nominated
2022
2022
Year
2022
Event
Broadcast Awards
Prize
Best Multichannel Programme
Recipient
Defending Digga D
Result
Won
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
| 2021 | Grierson Awards | Envy Best Single Documentary – Domestic | Defending Digga D | Nominated | |
| Music & Single Documentary – Domestic | Defending Digga D | Nominated | |||
| RTS Southern Awards | Documentary or Factual Programme | Defending Digga D | Nominated | ||
| 2022 | Broadcast Awards | Best Multichannel Programme | Defending Digga D | Won |
References
- The single was listed as "Next Up? – Pt 1" by Mixtape Madness ft. 1011
- ASCAPhttps://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/writer/397545507/HERBERT%20RHYS%20ANGELO%20EMILE
- "Happy birthday to me first bday on road in years! Surprise for you lot tonight Eyes"https://x.com/DiggaD_CGM/status/1277578452309364737
- Evening Standardhttps://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/drill-rappers-digga-d-targeted-police-violence-taunting-victims-b699025.html
- The Facehttps://theface.com/music/digga-d-interview-woi-cgm
- Bleephttps://bleep.com/label/28001-black-money-records
- The Independenthttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/drill-rap-gang-ban-music-videos-met-police-court-order-ladbroke-grove-a8400371.html
- BBC Threehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/144838d0-6be6-4fdb-a919-0a38811741c3
- The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/11/arts/music/digga-d-drill-music.html
- BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78w3vl6j6xo
- "Digga D - Conversations With A Risktaker #4aminParis🇫🇷"https://youtube.com/watch?v=4zVC8aautII
- BBC Threehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/144838d0-6be6-4fdb-a919-0a38811741c3
- Crackhttps://crackmagazine.net/article/profiles/digga-d-cover-story-noughty-by-nature-uk-drill-1011/
- The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/jun/22/the-war-against-rap-censoring-drill-may-seem-radical-but-its-not-new
- Independent.co.ukhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/gang-filmed-harassing-grandmother-snapchat-youtube-drill-1011-12-worlds-london-a8389461.html
- The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jun/15/london-drill-rap-gang-banned-from-making-music-due-to-threat-of-violence
- BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-44498231
- Vicehttps://www.vice.com/en/article/digga-d-double-tap-diaries-interview-2019/
- The Facehttps://theface.com/music/digga-d-interview-woi-cgm
- GRM Dailyhttps://grmdaily.com/1011-digga-d-sav-o-ty-next-up/
- "BRIT Certified - bpi"https://www.bpi.co.uk/brit-certified/
- AllMusichttps://www.allmusic.com/artist/digga-d-mn0003790610/biography
- Clashhttps://www.clashmusic.com/news/digga-ds-woi-is-rapidly-becoming-a-phenomenon
- Complex UKhttps://www.complex.com/music/2020/11/mobo-awards-nominations-2020
- Complex UKhttps://www.complex.com/music/2020/12/complex-uk-best-songs-of-2020
- Complex UKhttps://www.complex.com/music/2020/10/digga-d-chingy
- "'Defending Digga D' Documentary To Premiere On BBC Three This Month"https://grmdaily.com/defending-digga-d-documentary-announced/
- Complex UKhttps://www.complex.com/music/2020/11/defending-digga-d
- Dummy Maghttps://www.dummymag.com/new-music/digga-d-daily-duppy/
- GRM Dailyhttps://grmdaily.com/digga-d-aj-tracey-bringing-it-back/
- www.officialcharts.comhttps://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/digga-d-and-aj-traceys-bringing-it-back-rockets-straight-to-number-1-on-the-official-trending-chart__32395/
- GRM Dailyhttps://grmdaily.com/digga-d-toxic/
- GRM Dailyhttps://grmdaily.com/digga-d-bluuwuu/
- DummyMaghttps://www.dummymag.com/news/digga-d-made-in-the-pyrex-mixtape/
- "Digga D releases artwork for upcoming mixtape 'Made In The Pyrex'"https://grmdaily.com/digga-d-made-in-the-pyrex-artwork/
- Official Charts Companyhttps://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/architects-win-close-battle-to-secure-their-first-number-1-album-with-for-those-that-wish-to-exist-it-s-unbelievable-__32616/
- Official Chartshttps://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/digga-d-arrdee-hit-number-1-on-the-uks-official-trending-chart-with-wasted__33801/
- Complexhttps://www.complex.com/music/digga-d-new-single-2k17
- Revolthttps://www.revolt.tv/article/2021-09-29/107843/digga-d-teams-up-with-savo-and-horrid1-for-keep-talkin/
- Complexhttps://www.complex.com/music/digga-d-red-light-green-light-video
- grmdaily.comhttps://grmdaily.com/digga-d-noughty-by-nature-tracklist-announced/
- Official Chartshttps://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/digga-d-storms-to-number-1-with-noughty-by-nature-mixtape-thank-you-to-everyone-for-the-support-__36115/
- GRM Dailyhttps://grmdaily.com/digga-d-timal-frenches/
- Hypebeasthttps://hypebeast.com/2022/9/babyface-ray-x-digga-d-release-new-track-goofies
- Trenchhttps://trenchtrenchtrench.com/features/is-the-uk-ready-for-more-rapper-execs
- Complexhttps://www.complex.com/music/digga-d-stay-inside
- The Faderhttps://www.thefader.com/2023/02/20/song-you-need-strandz-and-digga-ds-us-against-the-world-continues-an-unlikely-uk-rap-trend
- Complexhttps://www.complex.com/music/digga-d-energy
- GRM Dailyhttps://grmdaily.com/digga-d-latto-energy-audio/
- Revolthttps://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-06-16/309328/digga-d-dtf-video/
- Complexhttps://www.complex.com/music/a/james-keith/digga-d-dtf
- Complexhttps://www.complex.com/music/a/james-keith/digga-d-im-from
- GRM Dailyhttps://grmdaily.com/digga-d-potter-payper-facade/
- The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jun/30/digga-d-back-to-square-one-interview
- GQ Magazinehttps://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/digga-d-interview
- BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-44442133
- HotNewHipHophttps://www.hotnewhiphop.com/uk-drill-rapper-digga-d-arrested-again-immediately-after-being-released-news.117942.html
- NMEhttps://www.nme.com/news/music/digga-ds-home-raided-by-police-on-instagram-live-3590778
- BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-68726335
- BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-68726335
- VE Mediahttps://vemediaonline.co.uk/digga-d-has-been-released-from-prison/
- youtube.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlNVqq1j-ws
- "Digga D | full Official Chart history"https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/55468/digga-d/
- "Digga D | full Official Chart History"https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/55468/digga-d/
- The ARIA Report
- irish-charts.comhttp://irish-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Digga+D
- "Digga D | full Official Chart history"https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/55468/digga-d/
- "British certifications – Digga D"https://www.bpi.co.uk/brit-certified/
- "NZ Hot Singles Chart"https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2021-02-12
- "BRIT Certified - bpi"https://www.bpi.co.uk/brit-certified/
- Official Charts Companyhttps://www.officialcharts.com/artist/55950/digga-d-and-russ-splash/
- Apple Musichttps://music.apple.com/us/album/2k17-single/1584343614
- Clashhttps://www.clashmusic.com/news/digga-ds-energy-is-an-emphatic-return/
- "Top 100 Singles, Week Ending 17 March 2023"https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/irish-singles-chart/20230317/ie7501/
- GRM Dailyhttps://grmdaily.com/rapman-presents-blue-story-album/
- "Aystar Shares 'Scousematic 3' Tracklist Featuring Digga D, Giggs & More"https://grmdaily.com/aystar-scousematic-3-tracklist/
- Complex Networkshttps://www.complex.com/music/unknown-t-adolescence
- "Potter Payper Shares 'Thanks for Waiting' Mixtape with Digga D, Unknown T & More"https://grmdaily.com/potter-payper-thanks-for-waiting-mixtape/
- Complex Networkshttps://www.complex.com/music/potter-payper-thanks-for-waiting-interview
- GRM Dailyhttps://grmdaily.com/horrid1-savo-violent-siblings/
- GRM Dailyhttps://grmdaily.com/groundworks-the-g-tape-vol-1/
- The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/nov/30/defending-digga-d-review-should-the-police-be-monitoring-rap
- ComingSoon.nethttps://www.comingsoon.net/guides/news/1796557-is-digga-d-in-supacell-netflix-character-role-episode-appearance
- Televisualhttps://www.televisual.com/news/grierson-awards-shortlist-announced/
- RTShttps://rts.org.uk/award/rts-southern-awards-2021
- GRM Dailyhttps://grmdaily.com/broadcast-awards-2022-winners/