Quick Info
| Profession | Rapper, grime MC, record producer |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 19/09/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Tottenham, North London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Joseph Junior Adenuga
06/11/2026
Skepta released his ninth studio album, The Fork and Knife, on 6 November 2026 through Big Smoke Records and Epic Records. It is his first solo album since Ignorance Is Bliss in 2019 and features 15 tracks with guests including Central Cee, Jorja Smith, Asake and Fred again..
02/10/2026
Skepta announced The Fork and Knife, his first solo record in seven years, setting its release for 6 November 2026. The album was previewed through singles such as Gas Me Up (Diligent) and Victory Lap, and tracks were shown during his set at Reading Festival in August 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Stage Name | Skepta |
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| Overview | British grime pioneer from Tottenham who also works as a record producer, DJ, and fashion designer, and is widely credited with helping establish grime on a national and international stage. |
| Heritage | Of Nigerian descent |
Personal Life
| Fatherhood | Announced in July 2018 that he was expecting his first child |
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Relationships & More
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Family
| Brother | Jme (Joseph Junior Adenuga's younger brother, also a grime artist) |
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Career
| Early Work | Began as a DJ with the Tottenham grime collective Meridian Crew, then started MCing around 2005 | ||||||||||||
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| Groups and Labels | Briefly joined Roll Deep; co-founded the collective and label Boy Better Know with Jme | ||||||||||||
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Style Quotient
| Fashion | Works as a fashion designer alongside his music career |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shutdown samples a Vine video by Drake | |
| 2. Released the instrumentals 'DTI (Pirate Station Anthem)' and 'Private Caller' early in his career | |
| 3. Album Konnichiwa was announced through an Instagram post |
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