According to Scotland Yard, Wiley – actual name Richard Kylea Cowie Jr – is accused of assault and burglary and is currently scheduled to appear at Thames magistrates court on September 13th.

On August 28, Wiley allegedly broke into the home of kickboxer Ali Jacko in east London. The Metropolitan Police said the retired rapper was charged with assault by beating and burglary with intent to cause damage.

Per the statement: “At around 2200hrs on Saturday 28 August police were called to a flat in Forest Gate.

“Officers attended the location. It was alleged that a man had entered the flat, assaulted the occupant and caused criminal damage to property. The man was arrested and taken into custody.

“The occupant, an adult male, sustained a minor injury. London ambulance service were not required.”

Wiley has long been regarded as the “godfather of grime” and was honoured with an MBE for services to music back in 2018.

With Godfather 3, he proclaimed his departure from grime, however, he has continued to release music.

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