Stormzy Age, Real Name And Tour Dates

We’re all intrigued to know grime artist Stormzy’s age, real name and background before he became the chart-topping rapper he is today.

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What Is Stormzy’s real name?

Stormzy was originally born Michael Ebenazer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr… Not sure that would fit on the album cover so stagename Stormzy it is!

The rapper was born in Croydon, London and grew up in South Norwood with his Ghanaian mother, brother and two sisters.

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Stormzy Age 11: Start Of Music Career

Stormzy’s age is 26 years old. He was born on 26th July 1993.  The musician began his rapping career at the age of just eleven years old!

During his school years, Stormzy said he was a bit of a troublemaker:

‘ I was a very naughty child, on the verge of getting expelled, but I wasn’t a bad child; everything I did was for my own entertainment. But when I went into an exam I did really well.’

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Stormzy Age 21: Rise To Fame

Stormzy first captured our attention when he released his Wicked Skengman freestyles as a YouTube series. The artist revealed in an interview that:

‘I made the Wicked Skengman series. I don’t wanna sound selfish but they weren’t really for the audience; it was purely for my enjoyment.’

His debut EP Dreamers Disease came out in 2014. Following that, he became the first unsigned rapper to make an appearance on Later…with Jools Holland and won Best Grime Act at the 2014 and 2o15 MOBO Awards.

Stormzy Age 25: Became The First Black British Solo Headliner At Glastonbury Festival

Stormzy’s rise to fame is one of the most impressive leaps we’ve ever seen in the music world. Performing on the Pyramid Stage, he became the first grime artist to headline Glastonbury after the release of just one album ‘Gang Signs & Prayer’ including hit single ‘Blinded by your grace’ which peaked at number seven in the UK singles chart.

Stormzy’s debut album was also the first grime album to reach number one in the UK Albums Chart.

He released another album ‘Heavy is the Head’ in 2019.

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His Single ‘Shut Up’ Was The First Freestyle To Reach Number 8 In The Charts

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Stormzy Dated Presenter Maya Jama From 2015 Until 2019

Once a celebrity power couple, Stormzy and Maya Jama devastated fans when they announced they were calling time on their four-year-relationship.

In spite of the breakup playing out in the public eye, the pair seem to be trying their best to move on with their lives and careers.

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What Is Stormzy’s Net Worth?

As of 2020, grime artist Stormzy is reported to have an estimated net worth of £16 million. Wowzer!!

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When Is Stormzy’s UK Tour?

After the release of second Album ‘Heavy is the Head’, Stormzy announced he was doing a UK tour. If you want to see the man himself perform live, here are the dates to make a note of!

PLEASE NOTE: All under 15s must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.

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Introducing Molly Atherton, a Scouser with a passion for storytelling and a degree in music journalism. As a dynamic writer at Daily Feed's UK entertainment section, Molly's keen eye for detail and knack for narrative captivates readers. Trusted for her fresh perspectives and exclusive insights, Molly brings the latest in entertainment to life for audiences worldwide.

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