N-Dubz rapper Dappy apologises for video tribute to headteacher's killer
- Dappy's video for new single Tarzan 2 calls for release of Leo Chindamo, who murdered headteacher Philip Lawrence in 1995N-Dubz star Dappy has apologised after the video for his latest song featured a call for the killer of headteacher Philip Lawrence to be freed.The video for his new single Tarzan 2 has the message "Free Leo Chindamo" in the opening credits.Chindamo was jailed last year after breaching the terms of his licence by meeting a gang member, breaking a curfew and failing a breath test, it is understood.He was originally jailed for life with a minimum of 12 years after stabbing Lawrence outside his school in west London.Dappy said he "honestly wasn't aware" of the high-profile crime which shocked the nation in December 1995. He wrote: "I knew his brother from when I was young. In no way did I intend to cause upset and certainly didn't know about his past. My heart goes out to Mr Lawrence's family. I know too well the pain of losing a loved one, sincerely Dappy."The video, which has had more than 225,000 views on YouTube since it was uploaded on 3 July, also sees the rapper take aim at The X Factor judge Simon Cowell and some of the show's stars including Joe McElderry and Alexandra Burke.It features actors in Cowell masks, and at one point Dappy raps: "Where are they all now? They're bankrupt. Joe McElderry oh a stand-up, Alexandra pull your socks up."He also tweeted fans telling them: "Hope ur enjoying Tarzan Part 2. Like i told u im just warming up. Its only right 1 of us tells it how it should."N-Dubzguardian.co.uk © 2012 Guardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds ...
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