British rapper killed in cab crash after university performance

A rapper has been killed after the cab he was travelling in was involved in a crash after leaving Keele University.

28 year old Cadet, real name Blaine Cameron Johnson, was leaving the University after a performance on February 9.

The crash, which involved a Toyota Prius and a Vauxhall Combo Van also left the two drivers, one aged 36, the other aged 22 needing hospital treatment for serious injuries, and three other passengers needing treatment for minor injuries.

Cadet was set to perform at this years Wireless Festival.

Police confirmed that a major road traffic collision occured in Main Road, Betley, and despite emergency service attempts to save the Rapper, he died at the scene.

Officers from the Staffordshire and West Midlands Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to contact 101, quoting incident 45 of 9 February.