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21 Savage
(Rapper)
21 Savage
113
Birthdate: October 22, 1992
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Newham, London, England

An influential rapper, 21 Savage's Guns Down, Paintballs Up movement, which he reportedly started to reduce gun violence, gave rise to many incidents involving paintball guns. Also a philanthropist, Savage created the 21 Savage Bank Account Campaign to help kids learn how to make and save money. In 2018, he donated $10,000 to fund an anti-bullying campaign in school.

 2 
Central Cee
(Rapper)
Central Cee
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Birthdate: June 4, 1998
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 3 
Stormzy
(Rapper)
Stormzy
53
Birthdate: July 26, 1993
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Croydon
Rapper and grime artist Stormzy gained fame with his freestyles as "Wicked Skengman." He is known for his chartbusting tracks Shut Up and Vossi Bop, the latter being his first number-one track in the U.K. His debut album became the first grime album to top the UK Albums Chart.
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Mel B
(Singer)
Mel B
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Birthdate: May 29, 1975
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Harehills, West Yorkshire, England

Mel B is an English television personality and singer-songwriter. She gained international recognition as part of the popular pop girl group Spice Girls, which has sold more than 85 million records. Over the years, Mel B has been an important TV personality, appearing in several reality series as a participant as well as a judge.

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 5 
Alesha Dixon
(English Singer, Rapper and Television Personality)
Alesha Dixon
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Birthdate: October 7, 1978
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Alesha Dixon is an English singer-songwriter, rapper, and TV personality. She initially wanted to become a teacher, but destiny had other plans for her, and she ended up entering the music world. She rose to fame as a singer in the 2000s as a member of the girl group Mis-Teeq. She later pursued a successful solo career as well. 

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M.I.A.
(Rapper)
M.I.A.
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Birthdate: July 18, 1975
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Hounslow, United Kingdom
British-born Sri Lankan rapper Mathangi Arulpragasam, better known as M.I.A., soared to fame with her Billboard Hot 100-charting track Paper Planes. She became the first person of South Asian origin to be nominated for a Grammy and an Oscar in the same year. She has earned an MBE, too.
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Skepta
(Rapper)
Skepta
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Birthdate: September 19, 1982
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Tottenham, London

Skepta is a British record producer, songwriter, and rapper. He is credited with founding the independent record label Boy Better Know (BBK) along with his younger brother Jamie aka Jme. The record label has produced several successful albums so far.

 8 
Stefflon Don
(Rapper)
Stefflon Don
51
Birthdate: December 14, 1991
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Stefflon Don is a singer-songwriter and rapper. Don's journey from working as a hairdresser and cake decorator to becoming a popular musician has been quite inspiring. In 2018, she was featured on the cover page of the final print edition of NME. Also a philanthropist, Don helped rapper Shocka by providing him money for his mother's cancer treatment in Nigeria.

 9 
Ed Skrein
(Actor)
Ed Skrein
24
Birthdate: March 29, 1983
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Camden, London, England
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 10 
Craig David
(British Singer and Songwriter)
Craig David
14
Birthdate: May 5, 1981
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Southampton, Hampshire, England
 11 
Jacob Anderson
(Actor)
Jacob Anderson
11
Birthdate: June 18, 1990
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: London, England, UK
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 12 
Labrinth
(Singer-songwriter)
Labrinth
17
Birthdate: January 4, 1989
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: London Borough of Hackney Hackney, London, England
 13 
Jay Sean
(Singer-songwriter, Singer, Beatboxing)
Jay Sean
12
Birthdate: March 26, 1981
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Hounslow
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 14 
Michael Dapaah
(Actor, Rapper, Comedian)
Michael Dapaah
17
Birthdate: August 10, 1991
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: London, England
 15 
Tinie Tempah
(Rapper Known for Number-one Singles, 'Pass Out' and 'Written in the Stars')
Tinie Tempah
10
Birthdate: November 7, 1988
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Plumstead, London, England

Tinie Tempah is a British television presenter and rapper. He is credited with creating a company named Disturbing London which operates mainly as a record label. Over the course of his career, Tinie Tempah has won many prestigious awards, such as Brit Awards, MOBO Awards, and Urban Music Awards.

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Cher Lloyd
(Singer & Songwriter)
Cher Lloyd
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Birthdate: July 28, 1993
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Malvern, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
 17 
Estelle
(Singer-songwriter)
Estelle
11
Birthdate: January 18, 1980
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: London, England
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J Hus
(Rapper, Singer)
J Hus
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Birthdate: May 26, 1996
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Stratford, London

J Hus is a singer, rapper, and songwriter. He is credited with pioneering Afrobashment, a genre that became popular during the mid-2010s. He achieved international recognition in 2015 when he released the song Dem Boy Paigon. Apart from being a popular musician, J Hus is also a controversial figure; he was arrested in 2018 for carrying a knife in public.

 19 
Bugzy Malone
(Rapper)
Bugzy Malone
11
Birthdate: December 20, 1990
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Manchester
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 20 
Dizzee Rascal
(Rapper who released the hit song "Dance wiv Me" in 2008.)
Dizzee Rascal
9
Birthdate: September 18, 1984
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Tricky
(British Record Producer and Rapper)
Tricky
9
Birthdate: January 27, 1968
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Bristol, United Kingdom
 22 
Professor Green
(Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Television personality)
Professor Green
8
Birthdate: November 27, 1983
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Hackney, London, United Kingdom
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Scarlxrd
(Rapper)
Scarlxrd
6
Birthdate: June 19, 1994
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
 24 
Taio Cruz
(Pop Singer-Songwriter Famous for His Albums 'Departure' and 'Rokstarr')
Taio Cruz
7
Birthdate: April 23, 1980
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: London, England

Taio Cruz is a British record producer, singer, and songwriter. He achieved international recognition after releasing his second studio album Rokstarr in 2009. Over the years, Cruz has won many awards, such as Brit Awards, ASCAP Awards, and Billboard Awards. Taio Cruz is also known for his philanthropic efforts; he works closely with nonprofit organizations like Little Kids Rock. 

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Lady Leshurr
(Rapper and Singer-Songwriter Known for Her ‘Queen's Speech’ Series of Freestyles)
Lady Leshurr
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Birthdate: December 15, 1988
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Kingshurst, Solihull, England
Rapper Lady Leshurr is best known for her freestyle series named Queen's Speech. She also collaborated with electronic dance duo Orbital for Wonky. She has appeared in films such as 1 Day and Lapse of Honour and has also competed on shows such as Dancing on Ice.
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Example
(Musician)
Example
7
Birthdate: June 20, 1982
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Fulham, England
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Maxi Jazz
(British Musician, Rapper, Singer and Songwriter)
Maxi Jazz
2
Birthdate: June 14, 1957
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Brixton, London, United Kingdom
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Mike Skinner
(English Rapper, Singer-Songwriter and Record Producer)
Mike Skinner
4
Birthdate: November 27, 1979
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Chipping Barnet, London, England, United Kingdom
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 29 
Big Narstie
(Rapper, MC)
Big Narstie
8
Birthdate: November 17, 1985
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Lambeth, London, England
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Brian Harvey
(Musician)
Brian Harvey
3
Birthdate: August 8, 1974
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Walthamstow, London, England, UK
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
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Cadet
(Rapper)
Cadet
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Birthdate: March 2, 1990
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Clapham, England
Died: February 9, 2019

Cadet was a British record producer, songwriter, and rapper. He is best remembered for his single Advice which featured on the UK Singles Chart at number 14. Cadet's promising career was cut short abruptly when he died in a car accident at the age of 28. His demise shook the music industry in the US and the UK.

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Akala
(Rapper)
Akala
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Birthdate: December 1, 1983
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Kentish Town, London, England
 33 
Shaznay Lewis
(Best Known as a Member of the All-Girl Group 'All Saints')
Shaznay Lewis
6
Birthdate: October 14, 1975
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Islington, London, England
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 34 
Anthony McPartlin
(Television Presenter, Actor)
Anthony McPartlin
5
Birthdate: November 18, 1975
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Newcastle upon Tyne
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Shygirl
(Rapper, DJ)
Shygirl
3
Birthdate: May 4, 1993
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: South London, United Kingdom
 36 
Simon Webbe
(British Singer-Songwriter, Rapper and Actor)
Simon Webbe
2
Birthdate: March 30, 1978
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Moss Side, Manchester, England
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Abz Love
(rapper)
Abz Love
3
Birthdate: June 29, 1979
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: London Borough of Enfield, United Kingdom
 38 
Lethal Bizzle
(Rapper, Actor)
Lethal Bizzle
3
Birthdate: September 14, 1984
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Walthamstow, London, England,
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Lady Sovereign
(Rapper, Singer-songwriter)
Lady Sovereign
5
Birthdate: December 19, 1985
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Wembley, London, England
Height: 5'1" (155 cm)
 40 
Ms Banks
(Rapper)
Ms Banks
6
Birthdate: April 14, 1994
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: London, England
 41 
Mams Taylor
(Singer, Songwriter & producer)
Mams Taylor
1
Birthplace: icklewood, London, United Kingdom
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Maverick Sabre
(Singer)
Maverick Sabre
1
Birthdate: July 12, 1990
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Hackney, London, England
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Roots Manuva
(Rapper, Producer)
Roots Manuva
2
Birthdate: September 9, 1972
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: London, England
 44 
Ty
(Rapper)
Ty
1
Birthdate: August 17, 1972
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: London, England
Died: May 7, 2020
 45 
Deno Driz
(British Singer-Songwriter, Rapper and Actor)
Deno Driz
2
Birthdate: September 22, 2002
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Brixton, London, England
 46 
Akai Osei
(Actor)
Akai Osei
1
Birthdate: April 12, 1999
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Lambeth, London
 47 
Mumzy Stranger
(Rapper)
Mumzy Stranger
1
Birthdate: January 18, 1984
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Plaistow, London, England

Mumzy Stranger is an English record producer, singer, songwriter, and rapper. Stranger, who sings in various languages including Hindi, English, Arabic, Bengali, and Punjabi, is the first musician of Bangladeshi origin to have entered and achieved success in the mainstream music industry in the UK. He has won several awards, such as UK Asian Music Awards and Urban Music Awards.

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Edwin Onokhua
1
Birthdate: June 22, 2001
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: London, England
 49 
Jethro Sheeran
(Singer-songwriter)
Jethro Sheeran
0
Birthdate: January 24, 1982
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: United Kingdom
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Soph Aspin
(British Rapper)
Soph Aspin
4
Birthdate: August 19, 2002
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Manchester, England