N-Dubz rapper Dappy has been caught on camera taking the drug mephedrone.

A CCTV video obtained by The Sun shows the hip-hop star snorting the substance, known informally as ‘meow meow’, in the back office of a nightclub following a gig at a nearby venue. It is understood that the footage was shot last month – when mephedrone was still legal.

The drug drew national attention earlier this year after it was linked to a number of deaths. It has since been classified as a Class B substance after an amendment to the Misuse of Drugs Act was passed by parliament.

Speaking last night, Dappy confirmed: “I was taking meow meow. I was on a night out with mates and it got a bit rowdy. Meow meow was legal then and lots of my mates were taking it too. I know this drug has now been made illegal and would not endorse any of our fans taking it.”

He continued: “I said recently that I hadn’t touched serious drugs for years and maybe that wasn’t completely true.

“But I now want people to realise how dangerous mephedrone andgs similar drugs can be. It can ruin lives. I’d want any of our fans to stay well clear. I’ve learned my lesson and I hope others will too.”

Tut tut tut it just gets worse! Although I’m not that surprised by this  as he always appears to be as high as a kite!…….what lesson have you learnt Dappy?? To not get caught?

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