Joseph Olaitan Adenuga Jr., alias Skepta, is a prominent British grime artist, rapper, producer, and DJ. He co-founded Boy Better Know in 2005 with his brother Jme, after a short stint with Roll Deep. Skepta significantly impacted grime culture through his participation in Lord of the Mics 2, a memorable clash with Devilman. He remains a key figure in the grime music scene.
Joseph Olaitan Adenuga Jr., known as Skepta, was born in Tottenham, North London, on September 1982 to Nigerian parents.
In 2005, Skepta joined Roll Deep for a short period of time.
In 2005, Skepta, alongside his brother Jme, became a founding member of Boy Better Know after a brief stint with Roll Deep. Skepta then clashed with Devilman.
In 2006, Skepta became a founding member of Boy Better Know.
In 2006, Skepta was convicted of assault occasioning actual bodily harm in Cyprus, which he said occurred after a racially charged altercation.
On September 17, 2007, Skepta released his debut album Greatest Hits on his label Boy Better Know.
In 2007, Skepta released his debut studio album, Greatest Hits, independently.
In September 2008, Skepta self-released the single "Rolex Sweep".
On June 1, 2009, Skepta released the album Microphone Champion.
In 2009, Skepta independently released his second album, Microphone Champion.
In 2009, Skepta was convicted of common assault in London and fined.
In 2011, Skepta released his third album, Doin' It Again, through AATW.
In 2011, Skepta released his third studio album, Doin' It Again. The same year, he also released a controversial music video for "All Over the House".
Skepta's second major label album, The Honeymoon, was initially intended for release in the fourth quarter of 2011 but was delayed until 2012.
In December 2012, Skepta released a purchasable mixtape titled Blacklisted after a disappointing response from previous singles.
In March 2014, Skepta released the single "That's Not Me" featuring Jme, which peaked at number 21 on the UK charts.
In 2015, Skepta joined Kanye West at a surprise show in London and was named one of GQ's 50 best dressed British men.
In 2015, Skepta made his acting debut in the film Anti-Social.
In January 2016, Skepta punched a man in the mouth at a Melbourne nightclub, pleaded guilty to recklessly causing injury, and was fined.
On February 14, 2016, Skepta released "Ladies Hit Squad" featuring D Double E and ASAP Nast.
On May 6, 2016, Skepta released his album Konnichiwa, which became Grime's highest-charting album.
In 2016, Skepta released his fourth album, Konnichiwa, featuring hit singles and winning the Mercury Prize.
In 2016, Skepta's "No Fear" American tour was cancelled after his visa application was denied.
On April 16, 2017, Skepta began his "Banned From America" tour at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
On October 31, 2017, Skepta released his Vicious EP, featuring ASAP Rocky, Lil B, and Section Boyz.
In 2017, Skepta was named one of Debrett's most influential people in the UK due to his impact on British popular culture.
On April 4, 2018, Skepta received a Nigerian chieftaincy and was given the title "Amuludun of Odo-Aje".
On April 4, 2018, Skepta was installed as a chief in his Nigerian hometown in Ogun State, receiving the title "Amuludun of Odo-Aje".
In May 2018, Skepta featured on ASAP Rocky's "Praise the Lord (Da Shine)". Also in May, he released his single "Pure Water".
In 2018, Skepta produced and featured on ASAP Rocky's single "Praise the Lord (Da Shine)", which became a global hit.
In December 2019, Skepta appeared as himself in a Grand Theft Auto Online expansion as a radio host.
In 2019, Skepta released Ignorance Is Bliss, which charted in fifteen countries.
In May 2020, Skepta collaborated with Gorillaz and Tony Allen on the song "How Far?".
In 2020, Skepta's collaborative album with Chip and Young Adz, Insomnia, reached the top 10 of the UK Albums Chart.
On July 30, 2021, Skepta released his EP, All In.
In September 2022, Sotheby's displayed some of Skepta's paintings for the "Contemporary Curated" art series.
In 2022, Skepta signed with Wasserman Music for worldwide representation.
In October 2023, Skepta released "Can't Play Myself (A Tribute to Amy)", which samples Amy Winehouse's "Tears Dry on Their Own".
In January 2024, Skepta apologized after the artwork for his upcoming single, "Gas Me Up (Diligent)", was criticized for allusions to the Holocaust.
On December 2, 2024, Skepta hosted a DJ set at Jaguar's launch event for the Type 00 concept car at the Art Week in Miami, Florida.
In March 2025, Skepta featured on Playboi Carti's album Music, on the song "TOXIC".
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