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Joseph Junior Adenuga Jr., better known by his stage name Skepta, is a British rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He is a prominent figure in the grime music scene, known for his energetic performances, distinctive flow, and introspective lyrics. He gained widespread recognition with his album 'Konnichiwa' in 2016, which won the Mercury Prize.

Joseph Olaitan Adenuga Jr., better known as Skepta, is a British grime MC, rapper, songwriter, record producer and music video director from Tottenham, London. A pioneer of the grime genre, he gained prominence as a member of the grime collective Boy Better Know. He has released several successful albums and mixtapes, earning critical acclaim and numerous awards.

Early Life

Born on September 19, 1982, in Tottenham, London, Skepta is of Nigerian descent. He is the eldest of four siblings, including fellow musician Jme and radio presenter Julie Adenuga.

Career

Skepta began his career as a DJ for Meridian Crew before joining Roll Deep. He co-founded Boy Better Know in 2005, which became a prominent force in the grime scene. He released his debut album, Greatest Hits, in 2007, followed by Microphone Champion in 2009. Skepta gained international recognition with his fourth studio album, Konnichiwa, in 2016, which won the Mercury Prize. He has collaborated with numerous artists, including Drake, A$AP Rocky, and Pharrell Williams.

Personal Life

Skepta has a daughter, Riverah. He is known for his fashion sense and has been involved in various fashion collaborations.

Awards

Skepta has won several awards, including the Mercury Prize for Konnichiwa, and multiple MOBO Awards.

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Who is Joseph Adenuga?
Joseph Adenuga, better known by his stage name Skepta, is a British rapper, songwriter, and record producer.
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The YouTube channel 'SKEPTA' is known for featuring music videos, performances, and other content related to Skepta's work as a rapper and record producer.
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The 'SKEPTA' YouTube channel joined the platform in April 2012.
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Skepta is associated with the grime music genre.
What notable award did Skepta's album 'Konnichiwa' win?
Skepta's album 'Konnichiwa' won the Mercury Prize in 2016.
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The 'SKEPTA' YouTube channel features music videos, live performances, and other content related to Skepta's music career.
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Skepta is a rapper, songwriter, and record producer.
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Skepta's full name is Joseph Junior Adenuga Jr.
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As of 2025, Joseph YouTube channels collectively have over 33.8M subscribers, more than 17,443.5M views, and have uploaded over 3.3K videos.
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First name
Joseph

Last name
Adenuga

Nickname
Skepta

Birthdate
September 19, 1982

Age 43

Birth location
London, England, GB

Years active
2012 - present

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