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    22 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Skepta

    Everything you need to know about Skepta from his musical family to his relationship with Drake.

    1. Skepta Baby

      1. Skepta has revealed that he is having a baby!

      Skepta has revealed that he is having his first child! The 'Shutdown' rapper did not specify the identity of the baby's mother during his Instagram post. However the rapper was most recently linked with supermodel Naomi Campbell. Skepta posted a rose emoji alongside the dramatic announcement on social media.

    2. Skepta Puff Daddy Hello Good Morning Video

      2. He collaborated with Puff Daddy back in 2011.

      Skepta's first huge international collaboration was with Puff Daddy. The pair linked up for a special Grime remix of Diddy's single 'Hello Good Morning'. However they cut ties after Skepta reportedly wanted to fight another guest at his pool party in 2011.

    3. Skepta Thats Not Me Video

      3. And his 'That's Not Me' video only cost £80 to make.

      Skepta won Best Video at the 2014 MOBOs for his throwback 'That's Not Me' video. Speaking exclusively to Capital XTRA after the awards show, he revealed he spent £70 on the hat he wore and £10 on petrol to get to the video shoot.

    4. Skepta and Naomi Campbell

      4. Is Skepta dating Naomi Campbell?

      Skepta was first romantically linked to the iconic supermodel in October 2017 after he posted a photo of the pair cuddling. They've reportedly been on a "string of dates", with Skepta later posting another snap of Naomi on Twitter. In February 2018, Skepta allegedly left with Naomi after both attended the NME awards. The rapper previously referred to Naomi as his "favourite cover girl". However rumours suggest the pair have now parted ways. Picture: Getty

    5. Skepta

      5. He actually began his career as JME's DJ.

      Despite being known for his skills on the microphone, Skepta started his career as a DJ for his younger brother JME. He only began rapping after Wiley convinced him to try it out. Picture: Instagram

    6. Skepta wearing no shirt

      6. Snoop Dogg's debut album 'Doggystyle' inspired him to make music.

      Skepta's dad bought him the album when he was 11. “I was waiting in the car outside Edmonton Shopping Centre, when he came out and handed me the tape," he told Redbull Music Academy. “You know the cartoon one with the loads of rude pictures of boobs in the sleeve? It was that album that made me think ‘yeah I can do this’.” Picture: Instagram

    7. Jme and Skepta of Boy Better Know

      7. Skepta and JME are actually brothers.

      As well as being in the same crew Boy Better Know, Skepta and JME are actually blood brothers. The Grime MC is three years older than his sibling. They also have a brother called Jason, who produced three songs on 'Konnichiwa', and a sister called Julie who is a radio personality. Picture: Getty

    8. Drake and Skepta

      8. How does Skepta know Drake?

      Drake is rumoured to have spotted Skepta while browsing the internet and the pair have become good friends. Drake brought Skepta out during his Wireless set in 2015 and Skepta returned the favour at a Section Boyz show in 2016. Drizzy is also signed to Skepta's BBK label. Picture: Instagram

    9. Skepta OVO Tattoo

      9. He even has an OVO tattoo!

      After Drake got a Boy Better Know tattoo on his shoulder back in 2015, Skepta got Drizzy's OVO owl inked on his torso in 2016. Picture: Instagram

    10. Skepta

      10. What is Skepta's real name?

      Skepta's real name is Joseph Junior Adenuga. The Grime MC shares the same name as his dad. Picture: Instagram

    11. Skepta Mercury Prize 2016

      11. Skepta released a porn video for his 2011 single 'All Over The House'.

      Skepta sparked controversy in 2011 when he released a highly-explicit music video for his song 'All Over The House'. He didn't appear in the clip however it showed a man and a women having sex at a party. The video was consequently banned from YouTube. Picture: Getty

    12. Skepta Glastonbury 2016

      12. Skepta was named in GQ's 10 Best Dressed Men List in 2016.

      Skeppy was actually 7th on the prestigious list, alongside names including Eddie Redmayne, David Beckham, Harry Styles and more. Picture: PA

    13. Skepta

      13. But his fashion sense is inspired by Manchester.

      "In Manchester they’re chasing the p, they don’t care about all but fashion stuff," he told Redbull Music Academy. “Manchester is straight greazy. You see a man in a black cap and black hoody tracksuit looking greazy, they’ve been on this thing for time.” Picture: Instagram

    14. Skepta Underdog Psychosis

      14. Skepta recorded a 25-minute YouTube monologue called 'Underdog Psychosis'.

      "You see every artist in the industry have a breakdown," he told Crack Magazine. "Britney cut off her hair. Wiley moved to Cyprus. Everyone goes through it in different ways. Underdog Psychosis was mine. After it was released, I felt cleansed. From that point, I told myself that I’m not f*cking with anyone that isn’t f*cking with me. I don’t have time to try and please people."

    15. Skepta Pink Hoody

      15. 'Konnichiwa' is Skepta's fifth album.

      Skepta dropped his debut album 'Greatest Hits' back in 2007 and followed up with 'Microphone Champion' (2009), 'Doin' It Again' (2011) and 'Blacklisted' (2012). Picture: Instagram

    16. Skepta performs

      16. Skepta is the global ambassador for Uniqlo.

      The Grime MC announced his collaboration with the Japanese clothing brand back in 2015 and even performed in a store on London's Oxford Street. Picture: Getty

    17. Skepta performing at an aftershow party

      17. But he doesn't like being called a "hipster".

      "At one stage when I felt that the UK music scene was going a certain direction," he told Redbull Music Academy. "I wasn’t happy with the music I was producing so I purposely took a risk to go back to square one and took a risk for people to say ‘oh Skepta fell off’. People said I was sh*t, I got called weird. I also got called a hipster. What the f*ck is that? How am I a hipster?” Picture: Getty

    18. Boy Better Know

      18. Skepta is part of a Grime crew called Boy Better Know.

      Skepta is part of Boy Better Know - which includes JME, Wiley, Frisco, Jammer, Shorty, Solo 45 and more. The 'Konnichiwa' rapper is also reportedly putting together an international BBK record label and has signed Drake as its first artist. Picture: Getty

    19. Skepta Devilman Lord Of The Mics

      19. How did Skepta get his big break?

      Skepta really announced himself to Grime fans via a memorable 'Lord Of The Mics' clash with Devilman in 2006. Despite repeating the same lyrics twice, the London MC impressed with a series of vicious bars.

    20. Skepta Dad Nigeria House

      20. Skepta built a house for his dad in Nigeria.

      Skepta is very proud of his African heritage and has tried to give back since his success. He built his dad a house in Nigeria and also helped construct a playground for children in his local village. Picture: Instagram

    21. Skepta winners of the Mercury price 2016

      21. Skepta is the first Grime MC to win the Mercury Music Prize since Dizzee Rascal.

      Skepta made history by winning the Mercury Music Prize for his album 'Konnichiwa'. He is the first Grime winner since Dizzee Rascal earned the prize for 'Boy In Da Corner' back in 2003. Picture: Getty

    22. Skepta

      22. How old is Skepta?

      Skepta is 35 years old and his birth date is on September 19th 1982. Picture: Getty

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