Who's Skepta?
Joseph Junior Adenuga is an English native rapper and musician who was born on September 19, 1982. His exact birthplace is Tottenham. Joseph belongs to the English nationality and is of black ethnicity.
He is better known for performing under the stage name Skepta.
Who are Skepta's parents?
Joseph was born into a family of Nigerian immigrants who moved to the UK for better opportunities. They had to do it because there was a war in their native country. His mom is named Ivy Adenuga, and his dad is named Joseph, too. It is known that Skepta is not the only child in the family – he also has some siblings, and the name of one of them is Jamie.
Rap career
Joseph's rap career started back in 2003 when he was a DJ in a grime collective named Meridian Crew. Throughout his career, Skepta has released five studio albums (the first one in 2007), six mixtapes, one collaborative album, and a lot of singles.
In 2015, he gained a lot of fame and popularity in the US after releasing feats with such rap legends as Drake and Kanye West. He's also worked with ASAP Rocky and Gorillaz.
Is Skepta in a relationship?
No, as of August 2022, Joseph seems to be single. He is very private about his personal life and never talks about his current or past relationships.
How much is Skepta's net worth?
Joseph makes money by selling his music. As various sources say, his estimated net worth is about 2 million dollars as of 2022.
Facts
- Joseph collaborated with Nike. The company released sneakers called "Skepta."
- His main music genre is grime.
- According to the CQ's list, they made in 2015, Skepta is one of the best-dressed English musicians.
- He plans to buy a large house in Nigeria and give it to his parents. They have been dreaming about it all their lives.
