Rap music is quickly becoming a global phenomenon. Nowadays, rappers from all over the world are coming together to collaborate in various ways. The genre is constantly changing, evolving, and shifting to the next big thing, lyrical or artistic. The British have adopted rap with open arms, and now it seems like someone around every corner is teaching you about their favorite rapper or explaining why they view them as ‘the greatest ever. In light of this, we provide the Top 20 Famous British Rappers of all time.
1. Central Cee
| Central Cee | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Central Cee |
| Birth Name | Oakley Neil H. T. Caesar-Su |
| Also Known As | Cench |
| Birthdate | June 4, 1998 (age 25) |
| Birthplace | Ladbroke Grove, London |
| Origin | Shepherd’s Bush, London |
| Genres | British hip hop, trap, UK drill |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years Active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Live Yours, Columbia |
| Notable Releases | – “Wild West” (debut mixtape, 2021) |
| Collaborative Project | “Split Decision” (EP with Dave, 2023) |
| Chart Success | – “Wild West” debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart |
| Early Life | – Born on June 4, 1998, in Ladbroke Grove, London |
| Career Highlights | – Breakout single “Day in the Life” in 2020 |
Central Cee was born in 1998. He is a British rapper and songwriter from Shepherd’s Bush, London. Central Cee’s voice is unlike any other. His songs’ narratives present the British Jamaican milieu in a way that most listeners are unaware of. With many videos amassing millions of views on YouTube and four studio albums to his credit, Central Cee is undoubtedly the most influential and significant rapper Britain has ever produced.
2. Dave
| Dave | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Dave |
| Birth Name | David Orobosa Omoregie |
| Also known as | Santan Dave |
| Birthdate | 5 June 1998 |
| Birthplace | Brixton, London, England |
| Origin | Streatham, London, England |
| Genres | British hip hop, poetry, conscious hip hop, UK drill |
| Occupation | Rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor |
| Years Active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Neighbourhood, Warner Chappell |
| Notable Achievements | Winner of the Mercury Prize for “Psychodrama” |
| Collaborations | AJ Tracey, Fredo, Headie One, Burna Boy |
| Debut EP | “Six Paths” |
| Debut Album | “Psychodrama” |
| Latest Album | “We’re All Alone in This Together” |
| Acting Debut | Netflix series “Top Boy” |
| Notable Singles | “Thiago Silva” (with AJ Tracey) |
| Latest Single | “Sprinter” (with Central Cee) |
| Collaborative EP | “Split Decision” (with Central Cee) |
| Educational Background | Studied law, philosophy, and ethics |
David Orobosa Omoregie was born in 1998, also known as Santan Dave or just Dave. He is a British rapper, musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. His debut album, No More Dreamz (2019), was released on Jul 20, 2019, and flirts with a more contemporary pop sound than his previous work. He also writes and produces music for other artists.
3. Stormzy
| Stormzy | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr. |
| Born | July 26, 1993 (age 29) |
| Birthplace | London, England |
| Other Names | Wicked Skengman, The Problem, Stiff Chocolate |
| Occupations | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter |
| Works | Discography |
| Musical Career | Origin: Norbury, London, England |
| Genres | British hip hop, grime, R&B, gospel |
| Years Active | 2010–present |
| Labels | #Merky0207, Def Jam, Warner |
| Musical Artist | Stormzy |
Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr. was born in 1993, known professionally as Stormzy. He is a British rapper, singer, and songwriter. Often referred to as ‘the mouth of the Midlands’, Stormzy’s freestyling prowess soon caught the attention of several record labels, and soon released his debut E.P. Wicked Skengman in March 2014. The E.P. was an instant hit, with its lead single ‘Know Me From’ featuring on BBC Radio 1Xtra playlists.
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4. Aitch
| Aitch | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Harrison James Armstrong |
| Stage Name | Aitch |
| Birthdate | December 9, 1999 |
| Birthplace | Moston, Manchester, England |
| Genre | British hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper, Songwriter |
| Debut Studio Album | “Close to Home” reached number two on the UK Albums Chart |
| Top Singles | “Taste (Make It Shake)” and “Baby” both peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart |
| YouTube Breakthrough | Gained attention in 2015 with a YouTube video of him rapping |
| EP Releases | “On Your Marks” (2017), “AitcH2O” (2019), “Polaris” (2020) |
| Collaborations | Collaborated with AJ Tracey and Tay Keith on the track “Rain” (2020) |
| Notable Singles | “Straight Rhymez” (2018), “Learning Curve” (2021), “Party Round My Place” (2021) |
| Featured Single | “War” with ArrDee (2022) |
| Notable Collaboration | “My G” featuring Ed Sheeran (2022) |
| Football Club Support | Manchester United |
| Other Ventures | Previously worked in construction with his grandfather |
Harrison James Armstrong was born in 1999, known professionally as Aitch. He is a British rapper from Manchester. Aitch is a young British rapper who has been involved in a range of music projects and musical collaborations, releasing two mixtapes under the name of Aitch. He also has the title “Host of FWD’s Show with him and Teddy. He recently appeared on both the second and third series of The Rap Show on Channel 4.
5. Skepta
| Skepta | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Joseph Olaitan Adenuga Jr. |
| Birthdate | September 19, 1982 |
| Birthplace | Tottenham, London, England |
| Other Names | Skeppy, Big Smoke |
| Occupations | British grime MC, rapper, record producer |
| Years Active | 2000–present |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Jme (brother), Julie Adenuga (sister), Zerkaa (cousin) |
| Genres | British hip hop, grime |
| Labels | Boy Better Know, The Orchard, All Around the World, Island |
| Notable Achievements | Clash with Devilman in Lord of the Mics 2 |
Joseph Olaitan Adenuga Jr. was born in 1982, known professionally as Skepta. He is a British-Nigerian grime MC, rapper, and record producer. In 2017 he won the Mercury Prize for his album ‘Konnichiwa’. He has been described as “one of grime’s biggest stars”.
6. Tion Wayne
| Tion Wayne | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Dennis Junior Odunwo |
| Stage Name | Tion Wayne |
| Also Known As | T Wizzy |
| Birthdate | September 1, 1993 (age 29) |
| Birthplace | Edmonton, North London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Ethnicity | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, DJ |
| Genres | British hip hop, UK drill, afroswing |
| Labels | Warner Music UK, Atlantic Records UK |
| Notable Collaborations | NSG’s “Options”, “Keisha & Becky”, KSI’s “Houdini” |
| Notable Hits | “I Dunno” featuring Dutchavelli and Stormzy, “Body” |
| Achievements | First UK drill song to reach number 1 on UK Singles Chart |
| Legal Issues | Involved in a brawl in 2017, altercation in 2020 |
| Recent Collaboration | Sidhu Moose Wala’s song “Healing” in Punjab, India |
Tion Wayne Bruce, often known professionally as Tion Wayne, is a British rapper from Croydon, London. He is most known for his song “You Don’t Know,” featuring Stormzy and produced by Dave. He is one of the pair of producers Cookin’ On 9’s with his cousin and longtime collaborator Sam X.
7. Russ Millions
| Russ Millions | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Russ Millions |
| Birth Name | Shylo Batchelor Ashby Milwood |
| Also Known As | Russ, RussMB, Russ Splash |
| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | March 20, 1996 |
| Birthplace | Deptford, London, England |
| Genres | British hip hop, UK drill |
| Occupation | Rapper, Songwriter |
| Years Active | 2016–present |
| Labels | One of a Kind Music, Since 93 |
| Notable Singles | “Gun Lean”, “Keisha & Becky”, “Body” |
| Collaborations | Tion Wayne, Digga D, Dappy, and more |
| Popular Dance Craze | “Gun Lean” dance |
| Notable Achievement | BRIT Award for British Single of the Year (“Body”) |
Shylo Batchelor Ashby Milwood was born in 1996, known professionally as Russ Millions (formerly Russ, Russ Splash, or RussMB), and is a British rapper. The fact that he was a member of the rap group, The Young Disciples, alongside fellow MC Harry Rocks. Russ also has a solo mixtape called “Bass Down Low,” which features 3Pac, Wizkid, and Tinie Tempah.
8. AJ Tracey
| AJ Tracey | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | AJ Tracey |
| Birth Name | Ché Wolton Grant |
| Also Known As | AJT, GTraceO, Looney, Loonz, AJ |
| Birthdate | March 4, 1994 |
| Birthplace | Brixton, London, England |
| Genres | British hip hop, grime, UK garage, UK drill, trap, dancehall, pop, cloud rap |
| Occupations | Rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer |
| Years Active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Education | Holland Park School |
| Notable Achievements | – Listed as one of the “best new acts to catch at festivals in 2016” |
| Other | Avid supporter of Tottenham Hotspur |
Ché Wolton Grant was born in 1994, known professionally as AJ Tracey, known professionally as AJ Tracey. He is from Ladbroke Grove, West London. Tracey rose to popularity in 2016, listed by The Guardian in a list of “best new acts to catch at festivals in 2016”. Tracey’s first mainstream E.P., Secure the Bag! (2017) entered the U.K. Albums Chart at number thirteen
9. ArrDee
| ArrDee | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Riley Jason Davies |
| Stage Name | ArrDee |
| Birthdate | 17 September 2002 (age 20) |
| Birthplace | Brighton, England |
| Education | Attended PCS in Peacehaven, Brighton |
| Genres | British hip hop, UK drill |
| Debut Mixtape | Pier Pressure (Released on 18 March 2022) |
| Notable Achievements | Received silver, gold, and platinum plaques from the British Phonographic Industry |
| Notable Collaboration | Featured on the remix of Russ Millions and Tion Wayne’s “Body” |
| Hit Single | “Oliver Twist” peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart |
| Hit Song | “Flowers (Say My Name)” peaked at number 5 on the UK’s Official Singles Chart Top 100 |
| Collaboration Single | “War” featuring Aitch |
| Second Single from Album | “Come & Go” sampled Ironik’s “Stay With Me” |
| Debut Mixtape Reception | Pier Pressure entered UK Official Albums Chart Top 100 at number 2 |
| Latest Single | “Hello Mate” featuring a sample of “Do You Mind” by Kyla |
| Recent Releases | “Loser” (January 2023) and “Home For My Heart” collaboration with Cat Burns |
| Acting Debut | Featured in the film “Tate: Ten Days of Blood” |
ArrDee, known professionally as ArrDee or Armz, was born in 2002 and is a British rapper from Brighton, England. His debut mixtape, Pier Pressure, was released on Mar 18, 2022, after two years of inactivity. ArrDee is affiliated with the BPM (British People Music) Movement and is an advocate of Grime music.
10. Bugzy Malone
| Bugzy Malone | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Aaron Daniel Davies |
| Stage Name | Bugzy Malone |
| Birthdate | 20 December 1990 (age 32) |
| Birthplace | Manchester, England |
| Genres | British hip hop, grime |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, actor, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years Active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Ill Gotten Records |
| Notable Achievements | Pioneer of the grime revival |
| Albums | “King of the North” – UK Albums Chart: No. 4 |
| Early Life | Overcame a troubled upbringing |
| Career Highlights | Released mixtapes and gained popularity through freestyles |
| Personal Life | Inspired by Tupac Shakur |
| Impact | Trendsetter for Manchester’s urban music scene |
| Legal Issues | Cleared of charges related to wounding incident |
| Relationships | Proposed to his girlfriend in December 2019 |
| Notable Quotes | “Manchester is the home of the brave” |
Aaron Davis was born in 1990, better known by his stage name Bugzy Malone, and is a British rapper and actor from Manchester, England. After releasing his debut single “Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing” and featuring on the hit track “One Take” by Wretch 32, Bugzy quickly built a solid underground following.
11. Headie One
| Headie One | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Headie One |
| Birthdate | 6 October 1994 |
| Birthplace | Tottenham, London, England |
| Genres | UK drill, trap, British hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer, songwriter |
| Years Active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Relentless, Epic, One |
| Member of | OFB |
| – “The One” (2018) | Second solo mixtape, included the “Know Better” single featuring rapper RV |
| – “Music x Road” (2019) | Seventh mixtape, peaked at number 5 on the UK Albums Chart |
| – “Edna” (2020) | Debut album, topped the UK Albums Chart |
| – “Too Loyal for My Own Good” (2021) | Ninth mixtape |
| – “No Borders: European Collaboration Project” (2022) | Tenth mixtape featuring collaborations with European artists |
| – “18Hunna” | Featuring rapper Dave, peaked at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart |
| – “Only You Freestyle” | Featuring rapper Drake, peaked at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart |
| – “Ain’t It Different” | Featuring rappers AJ Tracey and Stormzy, peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart |
| – Brits Billion Award | Presented by the British Phonographic Industry for achieving over 1 billion career streams in the UK |
| – Imprisonment | Has been sentenced to spend time in jail on four separate occasions |
| – Altercations and Feuds | Involved in altercations with rivals and other artists |
| – Upbringing | Grew up in the Broadwater Farm housing estate in Tottenham, London |
| – Cultural Background | Of Ghanaian origin, can speak Twi |
| – Football Interest | Played for local team Haringey Borough F.C. before an ankle fracture ended his football aspirations |
| – Rap Career | Began rapping in his early teens, released music under the name “Headz,” part of the group Star Gang, and formed OFB |
Irving Ampofo Adjei was born in 1994, known professionally as Headie One (formerly Headz). He is a British rapper and singer from East London. He rose to infamy in 2018 with his music video for “Throw Your Hands Up (Feat. Stormzy)”, which went viral on social media and was remixed by several high-profile artists, including Stormzy himself.
12. Digga D
| Digga D | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Rhys Angelo Emile Herbert |
| Birth Name | Rhys Angelo Emile Herbert |
| Also Known As | Digga D |
| Birthdate | 29 June 2000 |
| Age | 23 |
| Origin | Ladbroke Grove, London, England |
| Genres | British hip hop, UK drill |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter, director |
| Years Active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Black Money Records, Groundworks, CGM |
| Member of | CGM |
| Rise to Fame | Part of UK drill collective 1011 |
| Chart Success | Mixtapes “Double Tap Diaries” and “Made In The Pyrex” reached No. 11 and No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart |
| Notable Mixtape | “Noughty By Nature” debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart |
| Record Label | Founder of Black Money Records (BMR) and managed by Groundworks |
| Legal Issues | Subject to a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) resulting from attention garnered by music videos |
| Personal Background | Born in West London to a Jamaican mother and Barbadian father |
| Early Musical Endeavors | Started writing music at age 12, released first single “Jumping” at age 14 |
| Formation of 1011 | Formed UK drill group 1011 at a local youth club in Ladbroke Grove |
| Arrest and Convictions | Arrested and convicted of conspiracy to commit violent disorder |
| Freestyle Recognition | Certified silver freestyle on Mixtape Madness’s Next Up? |
| Notable Singles | “No Diet” (No. 20) and “Bringing It Back” (No. 5) on the UK Singles Chart |
| Musical Influences | Influenced by the British Caribbean community in West London, incorporates dancehall, bashment, and rap |
| Censorship Controversy | Subject to a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) with restrictions on music releases and artistic expression |
| Personal Struggles | Experienced setbacks and recalls to prison for breaching CBO, suffered a traumatic eye injury |
Rhys Angelo Emile Herbert was born in 2000, known professionally as Digga D, and is a British rapper from Croydon, south London. He is best known for his track “Doing Me,” featuring Aitch and Sam X, which peaked at number 8 on the U.K. Singles Chart in 2018.
13. Fredo
| Fredo | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Marvin William Bailey |
| Stage Name | Fredo |
| Birthdate | March 6, 1994 |
| Birthplace | Kilburn, London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Descent | English (mother), Moroccan (mother), Barbadian (father) |
| Genres | British hip hop, trap, road rap, UK drill |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer, songwriter |
| Notable Achievement | UK number 1 single “Funky Friday” with Dave |
| Upbringing | Grew up in West Kilburn, London amidst gang violence and crime |
| Influences | Giggs, 50 Cent |
| Debut Track | “They Ain’t 100” (March 2016) |
| Notable Collaborations | Kojo Funds, Young T & Bugsey, Dave, Pop Smoke, Summer Walker, Young Adz |
| Prison Incidents | Spent time in prison on remand for stabbing-related charges (2016, 2017) |
| Stabbing Incident | Victim of a stabbing attack on his local high street |
Marvin William Bailey was born in 1994, known professionally as Fredo, and is a British rapper and singer from Queen’s Park, London. His debut single, “On My Mums Block,” was released in May 2018 and gained millions of streams on YouTube. In June 2018, he released his second single, “I’m Good”, which features Skepta and Wiley. In late June, he featured in the song ‘Love Is Not A Game’ by Scottish musician Blair Douglas.
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14. Dutchavelli
| Dutchavelli | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Dutchavelli |
| Birth Name | Stephan Fabulous Allen |
| Also known as | Dutch |
| Born | 11 November 1993 (age 29) |
| Birthplace | Birmingham, England |
| Origin | Rotterdam, Netherlands / Clapton, Hackney |
| Genres | British hip hop, UK drill |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter |
| Years Active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Parlophone, Warner |
| Collaborations | Stormzy, Gzuz, Tion Wayne |
| Chart Hits | “I Dunno”, “Burning”, “808” |
| Sister | Stefflon Don |
| Siblings | 6 |
| Legal Troubles | Prison sentence, convicted of perverting the course of justice |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Religion | Converted to Islam |
| Recognition | BBC Sound of… 2021 longlist nominee |
Stephan Fabulous Allen was born in 1993, better known by his stage name Dutchavelli. He is a British rapper from South London. Top lyricists in the entire globe, the U.K., and comparisons have been drawn with M.I. Abaga, Jay-Z, and Rick Ross.
15. S.L.
| S L | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Harlee Bashir Laguda Milne |
| Stage Name | SL |
| Date of Birth | September 3, 2001 |
| Place of Birth | Peckham, London, England |
| Raised In | Thornton Heath, London |
| Genres | British hip hop, trap, UK drill |
| Years Active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Virgin EMI, Mic Cheque |
| Notable Singles | “Gentleman”, “Tropical”, “Genes” |
| Collaborations | Nines’ “Oh My”, EP collaboration with Kenny Beats (“Selhurst SE25”) |
| Debut Studio Album | “Different Dude” |
| Style of Rapping | Slower “laid back” style, often compared to Giggs |
| Identity Presentation | Wears a ski mask in public to maintain anonymity and enhance his persona |
Harlee Bashir Laguda Milne was born in 2001, known professionally as S.L., and is a British rapper and producer from London. BBC Radio has aired several of his tunes 1Xtra, worldwide, and his music has reached over 50 million views on YouTube. S.L. ‘s song “Take My Time” was featured on the hit T.V. show The Flash soundtrack. S.L. has D.J.’d at some of the biggest music festivals in Europe, including Creamfields, Awakenings Festival, and Secret Solstice Festival.
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16. Lady Leshurr
| Lady Leshurr | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Lady Leshurr |
| Birth Name | Melesha Katrina O’Garro |
| Known As | Lady Leshurr, Leshurr |
| Date of Birth | December 15, 1987 |
| Birthplace | Kingshurst, Solihull, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Genres | Hip hop, grime, dancehall |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer, songwriter, producer |
| Years Active | 2009–present |
| Labels | RCA, Sony, Unleshed Records |
| Notable Achievements | – MOBO Award for Best Female Act |
| Influences | Ashley Walters, Eminem, Busta Rhymes, Ms. Dynamite, Missy Elliott, Lil Wayne |
| Personal Statement | Came out as pansexual in September 2018 |
| Legal Issue | Charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm (pleaded not guilty) |
Melisha Katrina O’Garro BEM was born in 1987, known professionally as Lady Leshurr. She is a British rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer. She catfished as Big Narstie and competed on Channel 4’s The Celebrity Circle in 2021, winning for Stand Up to Cancer. Additionally, she participated in Dancing on Ice, advancing to the semifinals in the thirteenth season.
17. Unknown T
| Unknown T | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Daniel Richie Lena |
| Birthdate | August 17, 1999 |
| Birthplace | Homerton, London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Ethnicity | Congolese and Ugandan descent |
| Occupation | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter |
| Genres | British hip hop, UK drill |
| Debut Single | “Homerton B” |
| Album | Rise Above Hate (2020) |
| Record Label | Island Records (through Universal Music Group) |
| Notable Collaborations | AJ Tracey, M Huncho, Digga D, M1llionz, Potter Payper, Nafe Smallz |
| Certification | “Homerton B” – Silver certification by the BPI |
| Recent Mixtape | Adolescence (2021) |
| Notable Performance | Wireless Festival 2019 |
| Legal Issues | Cleared of hiding a revolver and ammunition, Cleared of murder allegations |
| Commentary on Drill Scene | Spoke against unfair criticism of the drill scene, emphasized the reality behind the music and societal challenges |
Daniel Lena was born in 1999, known professionally as Unknown T, and is a British rapper and singer from Dagenham, London. AHis debut single, “Homerton B”, peaked at number 48 on the U.K. Singles Chart in October 2018. Unknown T’s first mixtape, Rise Above Hate, was released in 2020 and peaked at 14 on the U.K. Albums Chart. In 2021, Unknown T released the single “WW2”.
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18. Giggs
| Giggs | Information |
|---|---|
| Stage Name | Giggs |
| Birthdate | 11 May 1983 |
| Birthplace | Peckham, London, England |
| Genres | British hip hop, road rap |
| Occupation | Rapper, songwriter |
| Years Active | 2005–present |
| Labels | SN1, NO BS, Island, Takeover, XL |
| Notable Albums | – Walk in da Park (2008) |
| Notable Collaborations | – Drake, JME, Kano, Wiley, Stormzy, Ed Sheeran, Dave, Jorja Smith, A Boogie wit da Hoodie |
| Achievements | – Landlord (2016) album peaked at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart |
| Legal Issues | – Convicted for possession of a firearm |
| Challenges | – Encountered venue cancellations and police interference with performances |
Nathaniel Thompson was born in 1981, better known professionally as Giggs, is a British rapper and songwriter from Peckham, London, UK. He belongs to the British hipster hop collective The Unruly mob, including Mr. Eazi, AJ Tracey, and J2K.
19. M1llionz
| M1llionz | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | M1llionz |
| Birth Name | Miguel Rahiece Cunningham |
| Birthdate | 6 February 1997 |
| Birthplace | Handsworth, Birmingham, England |
| Hometown | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Genre | British hip hop, UK drill |
| Influences | Jamaican dancehall music |
| Top Singles | “B1llionz” (2020), “North-West” (2019), “Y Pree” (2020) |
| Debut Mixtape | Provisional License (released on 17 September 2021) |
| Featured Artists | Headie One, AJ Tracey, Lotto Ash, Jevon |
Miguel Rahiece Cunningham (born Feb 6, 1997), M1llionz, a rapper from Birmingham, West Midlands, is most recognized for his work. 2020 saw the release of “B1llionz,” his first song to rank in the top 40 U.K. His “North-West” single, published at the end of 2019, was his breakout song. He also had an impact with his drill anthem “Y Pree” in 2020
20. Little Simz
| Little Simz | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Little Simz |
| Birth Name | Simbiatu Abisola Abiola Ajikawo |
| Also Known As | Simbi |
| Birthdate | 23 February 1994 (age 29) |
| Birthplace | Islington, London, England |
| Nationality | British-Nigerian |
| Genres | British hip hop, rap, experimental |
| Occupation | Rapper, singer, actress |
| Years Active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Age 101 Music, AWAL Recordings |
| Notable Albums | A Curious Tale of Trials + Persons (2015), Stillness in Wonderland (2016), Grey Area (2019), Sometimes I Might Be Introvert (2021), No Thank You (2022) |
| Notable Achievements | Mercury Prize nominee and winner, Ivor Novello Awards for Best Album, NME Awards for Best Album, Brit Award for Best New Artist, Libera Award for Best Hip-Hop/Rap Record |
| Notable Acting Roles | Netflix series “Top Boy”, BBC series “Spirit Warriors”, E4 series “Youngers” |
| Influences | Lauryn Hill, Busta Rhymes, Nas, Biggie Smalls, Nina Simone, John Coltrane, Billie Holiday, and more |
Simbiatu “Simbi” Abisola Abiola Ajikawo was born in 1994), better known by her stage name Little Simz; she is a British rapper, singer, and actress from Camden, London. Her debut album, A Curious Tale of Trials + Persons, was released in January 2021 to widespread critical acclaim, and her second studio album, GRAY Area, was released in January 2022 on her label, Simz music.