Sliime

Rapper

Birthplace Sheffield, England

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About

British rapper and songwriter known for his breakout song "Lehenga," which reached #5 on the UK Asian Music Chart and went viral across TikTok and Instagram, along with his songs "Bengali," "Welcome to the Party (Dola Re)," "Manners," "Punjabi Queen," and "3am in Whitechapel." 

Before fame

He began rapping with friends on the school bus as a teenager. He experimented with different sounds throughout his late teens and early twenties before developing his signature style. He released the song "Allow It" in 2021, which was created to encourage young people to get vaccinated during the COVID-19 pandemic and was his first notable public release. His big break came when he released "Lehenga" in 2023, which went viral.

Trivia

He often wears a mask in music videos and public appearances. He was named Artist of the Week on BBC Asian Network in July 2022. 

Family life

He was born and raised in the Sharrow area of Sheffield, England, to Bangladeshi parents. 

Associated with

He has received co-signs from major UK artists, including Stormzy and Headie One

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