British recording artiste, Stormzy whose real name is Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr. has been banned from driving for nine months in the UK.
The Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court banned the singer on Thursday after an off-duty police officer caught him in London using a mobile phone behind the wheel of his Rolls-Royce vehicle.
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The District judge, Andrew Sweet handed him the ban after he pleaded guilty, via a letter, to driving while using the device in west Kensington on March 7 2024.
Sweet noted that Stormzy’s driving record was “not good” and criticised his “dangerous and irresponsible” actions.
The judge fined him £2,010 ($2,498) after an additional six points were added to his licence.
Prior to Thursday’s hearing, Stormzy had 6 points on his licence for a previous speeding offence.
