N-Dubz Dappy 'becoming a better person'

N-Dubz rapper Dappy has vowed to put his bad behaviour behind him and focus on being a "better person".

The hip-hop star has recently hit the headlines for drug controversies and a turbulent relationship with on-off girlfriend Kaye Vassell.

Speaking to New magazine, the 22-year-old commented: "I have regrets, but I'm putting the bad stuff behind me and I think I'm coming out a better person.

"I know violence isn't good for you. Education and being a rapper and a singer is good. Anything you want to do in life, you can do it. Drugs, guns, knives - stay away from it. I'm not who I am now through that - it's through my talent."

Reflecting on his love life, he added: "Me and Kaye are together. We argue a lot but I love her very much. She puts me in my place and she's just very real with me. Obviously, I've made mistakes and gone with other girls, but Kaye is number one to me."

N-Dubz recently signed a record deal with US label Def Jam.