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Kemani Tutti Kane Duggan (born 9 May 2001), known professionally as Bandokay (formerly stylized as BandoKay), is a British rapper. He is a member of the UK drill group OFB.

Beginning his career in 2018 alongside fellow OFB rappers SJ and Double Lz, Bandokay gained prominence in 2019 after release of Frontstreet. The mixtape peaked at number 36 on the UK Albums Chart and was followed by Drill Commandmants, released in 2021.

Early life

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Kemani Tutti Kane Duggan was born on 9 May 2001, in Tottenham, London, England. He is the son of Mark Duggan, who was shot to death by police in 2011. After his father's death, Duggan was looked after by Marcus Knox-Hooke, one of his father's friends. This would lead Knox-Hooke to form a program to look after vulnerable youth in Tottenham.[5]

Sometime afterwards, Duggan began secondary school; however, He would be kicked out three months after beginning due to his inability to control his behaviour.[1]

Career

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2018-19: Early career and Frontstreet

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In a 2022 video showcasing his daily life, Bandokay stated that Kash, a member of OFB, was the main reason that he would take a career in music seriously; according to Bandokay, Kash would call him in order to write lyrics.[6]

Bandokay began his musical career in early 2018 with the release of "Bruck It" alongside Kash, Ys, Double Lz and Boogie B.[citation needed] In late 2018, he released "Bad B on the Nizz" alongside Double Lz and SJ;[1] according to an interview with Complex Networks, the song gained one million views in a week. In the same interview, Double Lz said that the first song that he and Bandokay made was created in 2017; however, it was never released.[7] The three would, for sometime, adopt the name Y.OFB ("Young OFB"); the "Y." prefix would later be dropped in 2019.[8]

On 14 November 2019, The group released their debut mixtape Frontstreet; the mixtape peaked at number 36 on the UK Albums Chart. The mixtape also included "Ambush", Which was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry.

2019-21: Drill Commandments

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Following the release of Frontstreet, Bandokay would appear on Kenny Allstar's Mad About Bars freestyle series in 2019 and release "Lightwork Freestyle" in 2020, both of which featured Double Lz.[9][10] In 2020, he would release "OT Bopping" with Double Lz,[11] which peaked at number 91 on the UK Singles Chart.

In the beginning of 2020, Bandokay was named within the top 20 British MCs to watch in 2020 by Complex Networks.[12]

In March 2020, Bandokay would appear alongside Double Lz on iLL BLU's "Magic" and on "War" by Mastermind,[13][14] which would peak at number 46 and number 39 on the UK Singles Chart, respectively. In May, he would release "Patient",[15] which would peak at number 92.

In July, Bandokay would appear on Deno's "Circles", also featuring Double Lz;[16] the song peaked at number 36. In October, Bandokay would release "BLM" with Double Lz and Abra Cadabra,[17] which peaked at number 63. During a 2020 interview with Vice regarding "BLM", Double Lz and Bandokay teased that another mixtape was in the works, which included features from Loski, Abra Cadabra, and others.[18]

The mixtape, named Drill Commandments, was released by the two on 19 March 2021; it would peak at number 53 on the UK Albums Chart.

2021-present: No Requests and solo album

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In June 2021, Bandokay released "Slide";[19] it peaked at number 74.

In January 2022, Bandokay announced in a video that he and Double Lz were to release solo albums.[6] He would also release "Praise the Lord" in the same month.[20] In February, Bandokay was signed to No Requests, created by Tiffany Calver in collaboration with Polydor Records.[4] In March, he would release "Tower Hill Freestyle", named after an area in Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica.[21]

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In 2022, Bandokay, alongside Double Lz, was charged with violent disorder following a 2021 incident at a Selfridges store where two people were stabbed.[22]

On 15 January 2024, Bandokay was summoned at Thames Magistrates Court and charged with possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition without a license.[23]

On 2 July 2024, BandoKay was due to face trial at the Old Bailey accused of possessing a Tokarev pistol and 22 bulleted cartridges with intent to endanger life last year. But just before his trial was due to start, he pleaded guilty to lesser offences of possession with intent to cause fear of violence. The court was told that the minimum sentence for having a gun was five years in prison. Judge Philip Katz KC remanded the defendants into custody to be sentenced on 5 July 2024.[24] On 5 July 2024, Kemani Duggan was sentenced to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to possessing a Tokarev pistol and 22 bulleted cartridges with intent to cause fear of violence.[25]

Discography

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Mixtapes

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List of mixtapes, with selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
UK
[26] 		IRE
[27]
Frontstreet[28]
(with OFB, SJ and Double Lz)
  • Released: 14 November 2019
  • Label: Rattrap Reality
  • Format: Online download
 36 97
Drill Commandments[30]
(with OFB and Double Lz)
  • Released: 19 March 2021
  • Label: Rattrap Reality
  • Format: Online download
 53 —
M.A.R.K.[31]
  • Released: 30 June 2023
  • Label: No Requests Limited
  • Format: CD, Streaming, Digital download
 — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

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As main artist

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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[32]
"Bad B on the Nizz"[1]
(with Double Lz and SJ) 		2018 — Non-album singles
"Reality"[33]
(with Double Lz and SJ) 		—
"Purge"[34]
(with Double Lz and SJ) 		2019 —
"Next Up?"[35]
(with Double Lz and SJ) 		—
"Hardest Bars Freestyle"[37]
(with Double Lz and SJ) 		—
"Ambush"[38]
(with Double Lz and SJ) 		— Frontstreet
"Mad About Bars"[39]
(with Double Lz) 		— Non-album singles
"Lightwork Freestyle"
(with Double Lz) 		2020 —
"OT Bopping"
(with Double Lz) 		91
"Let Man Know"[40]
(with Double Lz and Abra Cadabra) 		—
"Patient" 92
"Full Flick"[41] —
"BLM"
(with Double Lz and Abra Cadabra) 		63
"What's Goodie"[42]
(with Double Lz) 		—
"Ahlie"[43]
(with Double Lz and Izzpot) 		2021 —
"YKTV"[44]
(with Double Lz and Izzpot) 		—
"Daily Duppy"[45]
(with Double Lz and Izzpot) 		—
"Hashtag"[46]
(with Double Lz) 		—
"Flick of the Wrist"[47]
(with Double Lz) 		— Drill Commandments
"Slide" 74 Non-album singles
"G Lock"[48] —
"Praise the Lord" 2022 —
"Tower Hill Freestyle" —
"Mad About Bars" —
"Can't Be Us"
(with Headie One and Abra Cadabra) 		27
"Too Many Lies"
(with LD) 		—
"Local"
(with Headie One and Abra Cadabra) 		—
"LightWork"
(with Pressplay) 		—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[32]
"Mazza"[49]
(Mitch featuring Bandokay and Double Lz) 		2019 — Frontstreet
"Skrr"[50]
(Yxng Bane featuring Bandokay and Double Lz) 		— Non-album singles
"Caution"[51]
(Blitty featuring Bandokay) 		—
"Drip No Drown"[52]
(Dezzie featuring Bandokay) 		—
"Magic"
(iLL BLU featuring Bandokay and Double Lz) 		2020 46 The BLUPRINT
"War"
(Mastermind featuring Bandokay) 		39 Non-album single
"Hate On Us"[53]
(Frosty ft. Bandokay and Double Lz) 		— Under Surveillance
"Circles"
(Deno featuring Bandokay and Double Lz) 		36 Boy Meets World
"Double Up"[54]
(Sean1da featuring Bandokay and Double Lz) 		— Non-album singles
"However Do You Want It"[55]
(Swarmz featuring Krept & Konan and Bandokay) 		61
"Impressed"[56]
(Dezzie featuring Bandokay) 		2021 —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

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List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Shots (Remix)" 2019 Morrisson, Burner, V9, Snap Capone Non-album singles
"On Deck (Remix)" 2020 Abra Cadabra, RV, Kush, Lowkey, Dezzie, Double Lz
"Youngest in Charge (Remix)" 2021 SJ, Dezzie, Izzpot, Double Lz
"Lean Wit It (Remix)" Abra Cadabra, Blitty, Kush, Bradz, Kash One7, Akz, YF, Double Lz
"Coming For You (Remix)" SwitchOTR, Loski, Izzpot

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Nominated work Category Result Ref.
2020 GRM Daily Rated Awards Frontstreet Mixtape of the Year Nominated [57]
Himself and Double Lz Breakthrough of the Year

References

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Kemani Duggan (born 9 May 2001), known professionally as Bandokay, is a British rapper from , , best known as a member of the UK drill collective OFB (Only Feds Can Stop Us). He is the son of Mark Duggan, whose fatal shooting by officers in 2011 precipitated the riots. Bandokay rose to prominence in the late 2010s alongside OFB affiliates like SJ and , contributing to tracks such as "Ambush" and "OT Boppin" that captured the raw energy of Tottenham street life. His career has been marked by OFB's output, including the 2021 mixtape Drill Commandments, which featured collaborative efforts emphasizing aggressive lyricism and production rooted in UK 's minimalist beats and postcode rivalries. However, Bandokay's trajectory has been overshadowed by recurrent legal entanglements tied to gang violence in London's drill scene. In May 2021, he and associates were arrested following a brawl at a store in that resulted in two stabbings, leading to charges of violent disorder. More gravely, in July 2024, at age 23, he pleaded guilty to possessing a Tokarev and ammunition with intent to endanger life, receiving a five-year amid broader concerns over firearms proliferation in urban music circles. These incidents underscore the intersection of drill artistry with real-world hazards, where aspirants from estates like navigate fame against a backdrop of enforcement scrutiny.

Background

Early life

Kemani Kane Duggan, known professionally as Bandokay, was born on May 9, 2001, in , . He was raised in the estate, a complex in the area long associated with socioeconomic challenges, including high deprivation indices and cycles of despite post-1985 regeneration efforts. Tottenham during Duggan's formative years in the and early was marked by elevated youth , with Haringey borough—encompassing the area—recording persistent issues of gang-related offenses, knife crime, and gun incidents, particularly in North hotspots. Local data indicate Haringey's serious youth rate stood at 6.2 offenses per 1,000 youth population, ranking third highest among , reflecting environmental pressures from and limited opportunities that tested individual resilience amid street risks. Duggan's early navigation of this context underscored personal agency in avoiding or engaging with local hazards, independent of broader familial influences.

Family and Mark Duggan's death

Bandokay, born Kemani Duggan on May 9, 2001, is the son of Mark Duggan, a 29-year-old resident shot dead by firearms officer V53 on August 4, 2011, during a planned operation in Ferry Lane, . Mark Duggan was a passenger in a minicab stopped by undercover officers acting on intelligence that he was a gang-affiliated individual transporting a ; he exited the vehicle holding what the officer perceived as a , prompting two shots, one fatal to the chest. A BBM Bruni Model 92 —converted from a blank-firer to live ammunition—was recovered nearby, wrapped in a sock on grass approximately 10-15 feet from Duggan's body, with ballistic tests confirming it could fire .38 rounds and was not police-issued. The 2014 inquest jury, by an 8-2 majority, ruled Duggan's killing lawful, determining that while he did not have the gun in hand at the moment of , the honestly and reasonably believed Duggan posed an immediate lethal threat based on his actions and possession of the loaded weapon. presented included Duggan's prior involvement in gun-related incidents, such as a 2008 street and associations with the Boys , which intelligence linked to firearms trafficking; no was found on Duggan's hands, but the gun's placement and accounts supported the 's of an emerging aggressively. Duggan's challenged the verdict in , but appeals were dismissed, upholding the coroner's findings that the operation targeted credible threats from activity rather than routine stop-and-search. Duggan's death immediately triggered protests outside Tottenham police station, escalating into widespread riots across London and other English cities from August 6-11, 2011, involving , , and clashes that caused five deaths and over £200 million in damage. However, the unrest's roots trace to Duggan's documented ties and decision to arm himself illegally, which prompted the high-risk police interception; forensic and reports emphasized that Duggan discarded the gun before being shot, but his possession of it as a known offender justified the use of lethal force under threat assessment protocols. Bandokay has publicly mourned his father's loss in music and interviews, dedicating tracks like "Memories" (2022) to honoring Duggan's memory and expressing hopes of making him proud amid street hardships. In a 2019 interview, he described the event's personal toll, framing his lyrics as reflections of lived realities in without government support. While such tributes highlight familial , observers note that narratives often amplify victimhood around Duggan's —despite inquest of his agency in escalating the through armament—potentially reinforcing cycles of over emphasis on lawful for illegal firearms possession.

Musical career

Origins with OFB (2018–2019)

Bandokay emerged in the UK scene as part of the OFB collective, rooted in the estate in , , where the group—comprising younger members like himself, , and SJ—drew from the area's entrenched of street survival and territorial rivalries. Joining OFB around late 2018, Bandokay contributed to the collective's shift toward structured releases amid informal freestyles that captured raw, location-specific narratives of daily hazards and interpersonal conflicts. Early efforts emphasized collaborative bars over booming basslines and sparse snares, reflecting Tottenham's disenfranchised youth dynamics without overt romanticization. Initial traction built through tracks like "Bad B on the Nizz," released in late 2018, which amassed over 1 million YouTube views in its first week, signaling underground appeal despite platform scrutiny. Follow-up freestyles, such as the HB Freestyle in March 2019 and appearances on Mixtape Madness' Next Up series in February 2019, further showcased the trio's synergy, with Bandokay's verses highlighting opportunistic maneuvers in hostile environments. "Ambush," dropped in early 2019, became a breakout, reaching 2 million views before YouTube removal in May amid broader crackdowns on drill content linking to postcode-linked violence. The OFB YouTube channel faced temporary deletion in July 2019, yet audio streams persisted, underscoring resilience against censorship targeting lyrics deemed inciting. Culminating this period, OFB released their debut mixtape Frontstreet on October 31, 2019, featuring the trio's core output including reworked versions of earlier hits like "" and "." The project solidified group cohesion, with Bandokay's contributions emphasizing unfiltered accounts of evasion and retribution, amassing cult status through shares even as videos encountered repeated takedowns—such as "" being pulled three times. This era marked OFB's pivot from ad-hoc cyphers to formalized exports, prioritizing evidentiary boasts over abstraction while navigating institutional pushback on genre visibility.

Breakthrough and Drill Commandments (2019–2021)

In 2019, Bandokay and , core members of OFB, achieved initial commercial traction with the release of the Frontstreet , which featured tracks reflecting street life and amassed significant streaming numbers on platforms like and . Their November 20, 2019, interview with on marked one of the group's earliest major media appearances, where they discussed the 's production and the realities of as a of local experiences rather than fabricated narratives. This period saw OFB's videos frequently encountering restrictions, including age-gating and removals under police requests targeting content deemed to glorify violence, yet tracks like those from Frontstreet still accumulated millions of views through shares and alternative uploads. The group's momentum culminated in the March 19, 2021, release of Drill Commandments, a 14-track collaborative project by Bandokay, Double Lz, and OFB affiliates, spanning 43 minutes and emphasizing raw, confrontational beats over sparse production. Key singles such as "" and "YKTV" drew from ongoing feuds, achieving widespread plays despite ongoing platform scrutiny; for instance, OFB's February 2021 Daily freestyle was promptly removed from following complaints, highlighting tensions between artistic output and authorities' interpretations of lyrics as incitement. In a March 24, 2021, appearance on the Belly Must Go series, Bandokay and addressed such pressures, framing as an authentic outlet for estate youth amid skepticism from and media outlets that often amplify unverified links to crime without empirical causation analysis. The era's success was overshadowed by profound losses tied to territorial rivalries, most notably the August 2021 stabbing of 16-year-old OFB affiliate 6ix (real name unknown publicly) on Adams Road in , where he succumbed to injuries nine days later after a involving NPK member KY, who was later convicted of . This incident exemplified the tangible dangers of gang affiliations underlying drill's subject matter, contrasting romanticized portrayals with documented fatalities from interpersonal and postcode-based conflicts in . OFB's persistence through these events underscored the genre's roots in unfiltered documentation of high-risk environments, even as external narratives from police and select media sources posited drill lyrics as causal drivers of violence, a claim lacking robust correlative data beyond anecdotal associations.

Recent projects and challenges (2021–present)

Following his contributions to OFB's Drill Commandments project, Bandokay transitioned toward solo endeavors, signing as a solo artist to via Tiffany Calver's No Requests label imprint in 2021. This shift coincided with OFB's operational challenges, including arrests of key members and restrictions on group activities imposed by platforms and authorities amid associations with gang violence. Under No Requests Limited, he released the single "Slide" on June 10, 2021, marking an early solo effort focused on street narratives typical of . Bandokay's most substantial solo release came with the debut mixtape M.A.R.K. (Made Around Real Killers), dropped on June 30, 2023, comprising 21 tracks featuring collaborations with artists such as , , Kush, Akz, RV, YF, and Kash. The project emphasized personal reflections on upbringing in Tottenham's estate and drill's raw authenticity, positioning Bandokay as an independent voice beyond OFB's collective framework. Sporadic singles like "Praise The Lord" in January 2022 and contributions to tracks such as "Can't Be Us" in 2022 followed, but output remained intermittent amid escalating personal and group pressures. Career progression stalled significantly after Bandokay's arrest on January 13, 2024, at on suspicion of possession, which disrupted ongoing promotional and recording activities. He pleaded guilty to possessing a Tokarev and 22 bulleted cartridges with to cause of , resulting in a five-year sentence handed down on July 5, 2024, at the . This conviction, stemming from choices tied to his environment despite rising musical prospects, has confined his activities to communications, including a March 2025 message vowing a stronger return upon release. As of October 2025, imprisonment continues to preclude new projects, underscoring how legal entanglements—prioritized over sustained artistic output—have curtailed a trajectory that showed potential for broader solo success.

Pre-2024 incidents

In December 2019, a planned performance by OFB, including Bandokay, at the O2 Academy Islington was cancelled by the venue following the authorisation of a Section 60 order by the , which grants enhanced stop-and-search powers in response to anticipated serious violence. The order was implemented amid concerns over potential gang-related disorder linked to events, reflecting broader policing strategies targeting artists associated with high-risk environments for public safety. On May 21, 2021, Bandokay was involved in a violent altercation at the department store on , , where rival groups clashed, resulting in two individuals being stabbed and hospitalised. CCTV footage captured participants, including Bandokay and fellow OFB member , throwing punches, chairs, and mannequins during the brawl, which escalated from an initial confrontation involving knives and ropes. Bandokay and were charged with violent disorder in early 2022 in connection with the incident, appearing at on February 1, 2022. The charges stemmed from their alleged participation in the group disorder, part of a pattern where authorities prosecute collective public order offenses tied to affiliations, even absent direct involvement in stabbings. Proceedings continued into 2023, with four other men convicted of the same offense in March, though outcomes for Bandokay remained unresolved prior to 2024.

2024 firearm conviction and imprisonment

Kemani Duggan, performing under the stage name Bandokay, was arrested by officers at on January 13, 2024, in connection with firearms offences. Following the arrest, examination of his phone revealed images of a , while forensic analysis identified his DNA on the weapon. The pistol and 22 bulleted cartridges were recovered from a communal underground car park in Hackney, concealed in a JD Sports bag on a concrete ledge alongside two burner phones. Duggan, then aged 23, faced charges alongside co-defendant Abdou Bojang for possession of the Tokarev pistol and ammunition with intent to cause fear of violence, an offence carrying a minimum five-year custodial sentence under UK law due to stringent firearms restrictions prohibiting unlicensed possession. On July 2, 2024, Duggan pleaded guilty to the charges at the , avoiding a full trial. Three days later, on July 5, 2024, Judge KC sentenced him to five years' imprisonment, the mandatory minimum, highlighting the gravity of illegal possession in a jurisdiction with some of the world's strictest controls. Bojang received an identical term, underscoring Duggan's direct culpability through forensic and digital evidence linking him to the prohibited armament amid cultural associations in that often reference weaponry.

Musical style, influences, and reception

Style and influences

Bandokay's musical style is emblematic of , characterized by rapid, aggressive flows delivered over beats typically tempoed at around 140 beats per minute, featuring sliding 808 basslines and sparse, ominous melodies that create a tense, ominous atmosphere. His vocal delivery often employs quick, barking cadences that convey urgency and intensity, reflecting the high-stakes environment of street life, with centered on themes of , , and retaliation rooted in personal and communal experiences. This approach prioritizes raw authenticity, favoring unpolished production that amplifies gritty realism over commercial gloss, distinguishing it from more melodic trap variants. Influences on Bandokay draw from the foundational drill sound, particularly Chicago pioneers like , whose raw energy and confrontational lyricism informed the genre's adoption in the UK, blended with local elements from grime and groups such as Brixton's 67 for rhythmic aggression and slang-infused narratives. He has cited as a key figure in shaping his style, appreciating the latter's evolution while maintaining OFB's emphasis on collective bravado as a mechanism for asserting survival in adversarial settings. Ad-libs in his work, often sharp and repetitive, enhance the combative tone unique to OFB's output, reinforcing without veering into overt melody.

Critical reception and impact

Bandokay's contributions to have garnered praise within niche rap communities for his energetic delivery and role in propelling OFB to prominence, with tracks like "Listen Up" amassing over 15 million views as evidence of grassroots appeal. Fans and online commentators often highlight his vivid depictions of street life as authentic that resonates with Tottenham's , crediting him with inspiring younger artists to pursue as an alternative to local hardships. However, professional reviews remain sparse and mixed; for instance, his 2023 solo M.A.R.K. was described as featuring "straight to the point" tracks but criticized for filler content that dilutes its impact. Empirical metrics underscore moderate success in streaming and charts, with Bandokay accumulating over 363 million streams across his catalog and 566,855 monthly listeners as of recent data. Collaborative projects like OFB's Drill Commandments (2021), featuring Bandokay prominently, peaked at number 53 on the , reflecting solid underground traction but limited broader commercial penetration. Collaborations with artists such as and iLL BLU have amplified his reach within circles, yet the genre's explicit themes have constrained mainstream crossover, as evidenced by the absence of major label endorsements or award nominations beyond fan-voted platforms. In Tottenham's cultural landscape, Bandokay's work has been positioned by participants as a viable escape from gang involvement, with him stating in interviews that music serves as "my way of escaping gang life and the hood." This aligns with OFB's broader influence in providing expressive outlets for disenfranchised youth, fostering a subculture where drill tracks double as social commentary on local realities, though quantifiable data on reduced gang participation remains anecdotal rather than empirically robust. Overall, while Bandokay has solidified OFB's status in UK drill's evolution, his reception reflects the genre's polarized dynamic: celebrated for raw authenticity by core audiences but sidelined in wider critical discourse due to its niche, unpolished nature.

Controversies surrounding drill and OFB

UK drill music, exemplified by OFB's output, has drawn scrutiny for purportedly glorifying gang violence through lyrics depicting stabbings, shootings, and territorial disputes that parallel documented feuds. analyses indicate that such content personalizes conflicts via specific references and symbolism, potentially escalating real-world animosity among youth gangs. A 2021 report linked one in three London gangland murders to drill's influence, citing lyrics' role in inciting or evidencing criminal intent in prosecutions. OFB, rooted in Tottenham's estate amid entrenched activity, produced tracks referencing rivalries with groups like 67 and Active Gxng, coinciding with members' involvement in violence. SJ (Jayden O'Neill-Crichlow), an OFB affiliate, received a life sentence with a 21-year minimum (later reduced to 19) for participating in the 2019 of rival Kamali Gabbidon-Lynck during a targeted pursuit with swords, knives, and a . Other OFB figures, including Bandokay, faced jailings tied to firearms possession, illustrating how artistic boasts often reflect participants' direct criminal engagements rather than detached commentary. Defenders, including some academics and media outlets, argue drill merely chronicles inner-city hardships, invoking and decrying as racially motivated overreach. Yet, counter-evidence from police and courts—such as YouTube removals of 30 videos in 2018 following Metropolitan Police associations with stabbing surges—prioritizes causal links over expressive defenses, particularly given drill's personalization of vendettas preceding attacks. This challenges narratives minimizing individual agency, as OFB members' convictions demonstrate choices rooted in loyalty over artistic outlet. Bandokay's trajectory highlights these tensions: media portrayals often frame his father Mark Duggan's 2011 police shooting—which an ruled a lawful killing—as emblematic of institutional failure breeding generational crime. Duggan, however, was with a obtained that day from a criminal associate and held intelligence ties to a violent dealing class A drugs and firearms, described by detectives as among Europe's most dangerous criminals. Such facts underscore personal culpability, countering riot-justifying accounts that attribute 2011 disturbances—marked by and beyond —to systemic forces, while overlooking Duggan's agency in escalating confrontations. Mainstream sources sympathetic to victimhood frames may underemphasize these details, reflecting broader institutional tendencies to prioritize structural explanations over empirical accountability.

Discography

Mixtapes and collaborative projects

Bandokay featured prominently on OFB's debut Frontstreet, a 12-track project released on 31 October 2019 through Rat Trap Records, emphasizing the collective's sound rooted in street narratives. The mixtape highlighted collaborations within the Original Farm Boys group, including core members SJ and , with guest appearances from affiliates such as and , spanning 36 minutes of raw, gangsta rap-infused content. In 2021, Bandokay and led Drill Commandments, a 14-track collaborative credited to Bandokay, & OFB, issued on 19 March via digital streaming platforms, building on the duo's front-line roles post earlier group dynamics. Clocking in at 43 minutes, the release maintained a focus on drill's confrontational themes of loyalty, conflict, and urban survival, produced independently without a specified traditional label tie-in beyond streaming distribution.

Singles as lead artist

Bandokay released "Slide" as a solo single on 10 June 2021, which marked his first entry as lead artist on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 74 and spending one week in the top 100. The track, produced in the style, garnered attention within the genre's streaming audience but did not sustain longer presence. In May 2022, Bandokay issued "" as another , achieving a peak position of number 92 on the UK Singles Chart for one week. This release followed his shift toward more independent solo output amid OFB group activities, though it similarly emphasized themes without broader commercial breakthrough. Subsequent lead efforts, such as tracks from his 2023 M.A.R.K., have focused on streaming platforms rather than traditional chart success, with no additional UK Singles Chart entries verified as of October 2025. Earlier non-charting solo-oriented releases prior to 2021 remain primarily and SoundCloud-driven, lacking documentation. Bandokay has contributed guest verses to various tracks by fellow UK artists, often within the drill scene and its affiliates, showcasing his rapid flows and street-oriented lyricism. These appearances typically involve collaborations with OFB members or broader drill contemporaries, extending his reach beyond solo or group-led releases. A prominent example is his feature on Deno's "Circles," released July 2, , where Bandokay delivers a verse alongside , integrating aggression with Deno's afrobeats-influenced production; the track gained traction via GRM Daily's . In early 2020, Bandokay appeared on iLL BLU's "Magic," alongside , providing high-energy bars over the production duo's upbeat instrumental, with the music video directed for GRM Daily on , 2020, highlighting OFB's collaborative versatility. Other notable guest spots include Rv's "Crep Shop," where Bandokay's verse complements the track's trap-drill hybrid sound, emphasizing themes of street commerce and vigilance. He also featured on Abra Cadabra's "You're Not Rolling (Remix)" with SJ, adding layered disses typical of rivalries. Additionally, on Mastermind's "War" single from 2020, Bandokay's contribution underscores confrontational narratives central to the genre. More recently, he appeared on K1 Never Forget Loyalty's "E11EVEN" with Izzpot, maintaining ties to emerging drill affiliates.

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