What is Skepta’s net worth and what does he do now?
SKEPTA has has made a big name for himself in the music industry..
The star has also won countless awards for his music, here's what you need to know...
Who is Skepta?
Skepta was born Joseph Junior Adenuga in Tottenham, London, on September 19, 1982.
He is the firstborn son of Nigerian immigrants.
He is one of four siblings and they have all gone on to work in the music industry.
In his career so far he has won several MOBO Awards, a Mercury Prize, and NME award and a BET award.
In 2022, Skepta revealed he's suffered with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) since his 20s.
What is Skepta's net worth?
Skepta is thought to have an estimated net worth of £1.6m ($2million).
He earned his money through his successful musical career and has also sold paintings.
In 2022, he sold a painting, titled Mama Goes to Market, for £81,900.
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What does Skepta do now?
Skepta tends to keep his personal life private.
He has taken up painting alongside his music career.
He is also involved in creative agency Big Smoke Corporation which he co-founded.
The aim of the company is to focus on nurturing the "next generation of young creative talent".
In November 2022, he announced he is setting up his own record label, Big Smoke Records.
What are Skepta's biggest songs?
Skepta has released four studio albums – Greatest Hits, Microphone Champion, Doin’ It Again and Konnichiwa.
The third album reached number 19 in the UK album chart while Konnichiwa, released in May 2016, peaked at number two.
He has had 20 singles in the UK top 40 with 2012 song Can You Hear Me (Ayayaya), by London rapper Wiley featuring Skepta, JME and Ms D, reaching number three.
His Top 20 UK chart singles include Rescue Me in 2010.
He peaked at No18 with Praise The Lord (Da Shine) with A$AP Rocky in 2018, Greaze Mode with Nafe Smallz in 2019, and Waze with Chip and Young Adz in 2020.
What Do You Mean featuring J Hus peaked at No14 in 2019.
Who has Skepta dated?
In 2019 rumours circulated that Skepta was dating fellow musician Adele.
Prior to this he was in a relationship with supermodel Naomi Campbell, but the pair called it quits in 2018.
Is JME Skepta's brother?
The rappers share more than just being apart of the same crew - Boy Better Know - as they are also blood relatives.
Skepta and JME, also known as Jamie Adenuga, are brothers, with the latter three years older than his sibling.
They also have a brother called Jason, who produced three songs on Skepta's album Konnichiwa, and a sister, Julie, who is a radio personality.