DIZZEE Rascal is a massive name in the music industry. Chances are, you’ve heard one of the hit-maker’s catchy tracks. Here’s more about the musician… Who is Dizzee Rascal? Dizzee Rascal, born 18 September 1984, is a British MC and rapper. Dizzee, real name Dylan Mills, was born in London and raised in Bow by his mother. […]
DIZZEE Rascal is a massive name in the music industry.
Chances are, you’ve heard one of the hit-maker’s catchy tracks. Here’s more about the musician…
Dizzee Rascal, born 18 September 1984, is a British MC and rapper.
Dizzee, real name Dylan Mills, was born in London and raised in Bow by his mother.
His name was inspired by one of his teachers, who called him a ‘rascal’.
In his teenage years, he taught himself to rap and ended up being mentored by Wiley.
His first solo album, Boy in da Corner, was released to universal critical acclaim in August 2003,
Dizzee, now 35, produces which spans across various music genres – including grime, garage and hip-hop.
Dizzee is thought to have a net worth of $3.5 million dollars (£2.5 million).
Dizzee’s album Tongue n’ Cheek went platinum, selling over 300,000 units in the United Kingdom.
He has had five number one hits.
Dizzee’s fourth studio album, Tongue n’ Cheek, released on 21 September 2009, is his best known
It included his four number-one hits: Dance wiv Me, Bonkers (with Armand Van Helden), Holiday and Dirtee Disco.
His mash-up of Florence and the Machine’s track entitled You Got the Dirtee Love peaked at number 2 in the UK charts.
He also collaborated with Colombian popstar Shakira on the English version of her track Loca.
It is thought the musician is currently single.
In 2008, it was reported that Rascal’s ex-girlfriend of two years, model Kaya Bousquet, was tragically killed in a high-speed crash on the M1 motorway.
He was also rumoured to have had a one-night stand with none other than Khloé Kardashian.
The rapper has no children.
