Nineteenth-century British hip-hop artist, boasting five chart-topping hits, unexpectedly shares his transformation into a plasterer. Remarkably, it wasn't until the end of his training that his past identity became apparent.
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Hear ye, hear ye! The awesome Dizzee Rascal, a renowned British rapper who boasts five No.1 hits, recently caught the world off guard when he shared his unexpected transformation into a skilled plasterer. That's right, ol' Dylan Kwabena Mills, aged 40, enrolled in a plastering course during the pandemic, dropping a cool £1,495 for the privilege.
The performer proudly earned himself a City and Guilds Certificate in Plastering, declaring, "It was wicked!" at Able Skills Construction Training in Dartford, Kent, despite now forgetting the crafty skills he once possessed.
In an interview, Dizzee confessed, "I did a plastering course for however long. I forgot how to do it, I got the certificate and everything." He went on to explain his reasons for venturing into the construction realm during the pandemic: "In the pandemic yeah, for some reason I felt like I needed to learn to do stuff."
Delving into the intriguing details of his new hobby, Dizzee admitted that some of his fellow trainees were less than thrilled about his presence in the course. Although many were puzzled, others didn't recognize the superstar amid the classroom setting. Dizzee admitted that towards the end of the course, a few individuals finally recognized him as a famous rapper, much to his amusement.
Despite his brief foray into trades, Dizzee returned to the stage last year for a UK tour, marking 15 years since the release of his groundbreaking album Tongue n' Cheek. This man is pure talent, havin' started his career as a DJ at the ripe age of 14, quickly makin' waves in the UK hip-hop scene with his Mercury Prize-winning debut album Boy in da Corner in 2003.
Dizzee's star has risen steadily over the past 25 years, with eight albums under his belt, including the 2009 record Tongue n' Cheek that peaked at number three on the UK album charts. He also collaborated with big-name artists like Robbie Williams, Calvin Harris, and Ty Dolla Sign, whilst scoring four number one UK singles - Dance Wiv Me, Bonkers, Holiday, and Dirtee Disco.
Of course, not everything's been smooth sailin' for Dizzee. In 2022, the rapper found himself on the wrong side of the law when he was convicted of assaulting his former partner, Cassandra Jones. An appeal against the conviction was dismissed in January 2023, leading Dizzee to receive a community order that included a 24-week curfew and a retraining order preventing him from contacting Cassandra for 12 months.
In a statement released after the appeal, Cassandra, who shares two children with the star, expressed her disappointment, saying, "This verdict today once again shows wealth and status cannot be used to silence women." She expressed her gratitude towards supportive family, friends, and organizations that helped her navigate the justice system, and offered words of encouragement to other women experiencing abuse: "Regardless of money or influence, support is out there, and you are not alone."
- Amid his brief venturing into the construction realm, Dizzee Rascal, a celebrity known for his music and five No.1 hits, underwent a retraining program to learn plastering in Kent during the pandemic.
- Following his unexpected foray into the construction industry, Dizzee Rascal proudly earned a City and Guilds Certificate in Plastering, showcasing his commitment to learning new skills beyond entertainment and music.
- Despite a brief hiatus from the world of music, Dizzee Rascal, who previously collaborated with celebrities like Robbie Williams and Calvin Harris, returned to the stage last year for a UK tour, marking his dedication to both his passion for music and his newfound interest in trades.
- After serving a community order and a retraining order as a result of a legal dispute, Dizzee Rascal, the renowned British rapper, continues to strive for excellence in both his music career and his newfound trade skills in plastering.
