British rapper Stormzy, born Michael Ebenazer Owuo Jr., has been banned from driving for nine months after admitting to using his mobile phone while driving his Rolls-Royce in London.
The incident occurred on March 7, 2024, in West Kensington, where an undercover police officer observed him using the device behind the wheel.
In addition to the driving ban, Stormzy was fined £2,010 and has accumulated a total of 15 penalty points on his license due to previous traffic offenses, including speeding and illegally tinted windows.
District judge Andrew Sweet said Stormzy’s driving record was “not good” and criticised his “dangerous and irresponsible” actions. The court was told he already had six points on his licence for previous speeding offences.
Stormzy’s solicitor told Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court his client accepted responsibility for his actions.
The court heard the off-duty officer knocked on his tinted passenger window and said: “Get rid of your tints and get off your phone.”
Stormzy had previously denied using his mobile while driving but wrote to the court to change his plea.
Previously, he also admitted driving a Lamborghini Urus that had front windows illegally tinted to only 4% light transmission, violating the 70% requirement.
Prosecutor Alice Holloway said the vehicle’s use was dangerous and put “vulnerable road users at risk”.
Peter Csemiczky, defending, said his client apologised and had removed the tints.