Nathan Tokosi (born 10 November 1999), known professionally as DigDat, is a British rapper from

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, London. His single "Air Force" peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart following the release of the remix featuring

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and

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; this was the first time one of his tracks had entered the top 20. His next single, "No Cap" with

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, peaked at number 51.

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. A remix of the track with features from

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,

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, and others. It peaked at number 12 on the

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2020–2022: ''Pain Built''

In 2020, DigDat appeared on "808" by

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, which also featured

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and

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. 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''; it was released on 14 January 2022. A review of the mixtape by

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said the mixtape "feels as if it is a step in the right direction for both DigDat and UK drill."

Legal issues

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

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in November 2023. 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.

Discography

Mixtapes

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Guest appearances

References

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