Professor Green

Professor Green inspired by father's death

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16 Apr 2012

Professor Green says his father's suicide helped him "achieve his dreams". The 'Read All About It' hitmaker - who was brought up by his grandmother - believes channelling his thoughts and feelings into his songs helps him deal with complex emotions…

Professor Green to make MIC appearance?

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16 Apr 2012

'Made In Chelsea' beauty Kimberley Garner has hinted Professor Green will make an appearance on the show. The blonde beauty revealed the 'Read All About It' hitmaker - who is dating her co-star and friend Millie Mackintosh - will be on the E4…

Millie Mackintosh 'not getting on' with Hugo

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11 Apr 2012

Millie Mackintosh is "not getting on" with Hugo Taylor and Rosie Fortescue. The 'Made In Chelsea' beauty is attempting to reconcile her friendship with her toff-tastic ex-boyfriend and her former best friend, despite him cheating on her with the…

Millie Mackintosh 'nervous' about Pro Green meeting

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4 Apr 2012

Millie Mackintosh was "nervous" about introducing new boyfriend Professor Green to best friend Caggie Dunlop. The 'Made In Chelsea' beauty was relieved when her co-star approved of the 'Read All About It' hitmaker - real name Stephen Manderson…

Millie introduces Professor Green to Made In Chelsea cast

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3 Apr 2012

Millie Mackintosh has introduced rapper Professor Green to her 'Made In Chelsea' co-stars. The 22-year-old beauty - who has been dating the rapper since the start of the year - took the 'Read All About It' hitmaker along to a special screening of the…

Professor Green: I'll punch challengers in the face

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31 Mar 2012

Professor Green would punch anyone who challenged him to a rap battle "in the face." The 'Read All About It' hitmaker started his career as a freestyle battle rapper, but hasn't practiced the discipline for a long time, and doesn't like being asked…

Stone Roses announce support acts

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28 Mar 2012

Beady Eye, Professor Green and Primal Scream have been announced as support acts for the Stone Roses' comeback shows. The legendary 'Fool's Gold' hitmakers will play three dates at Manchester's Heaton Park on June 29, 30 and July 1, and have now…

Professor Green's tour struggle

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16 Mar 2012

Professor Green claims one of his biggest hits made him suicidal. The 28-year-old rapper - whose real name is Stephen Manderson - finds touring "tough" and at one point was really struggling with performing the same tracks night after night. He…

Ibiza and Mallorca Rocks line ups revealed

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12 Mar 2012

Tinie Tempah, Kasabian, Bloc Party and New Order have been confirmed for Ibiza and Mallorca Rocks. An eclectic line-up for the events - which see different acts perform weekly between June until September on the neighbouring Spanish islands of Ibiza…

Flo Rida added to Radio 1's Hackney Weekend line-up

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27 Feb 2012

Flo Rida has joined the star-studded line up for BBC Radio 1's Hackney Weekend 2012. The US rapper is one of a number of urban music acts including Sean Paul, Tinchy Stryder, Mindless Behaviour, Chip, Devlin, Boy Better Know Feat Skepta & JME and…

TOWIE stars blast Millie Mackintosh

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22 Feb 2012

Sam and Billie Faiers have blasted Millie Mackintosh's relationship with Professor Green. The 'Made In Chelsea' star and the rapper went public with their romance at the BRIT Awards last night (21.02.12) but the 'Only Way Is Essex' sisters think the…

DJ Fresh makes Rizzle Kicks sound like RATM

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20 Feb 2012

DJ Fresh makes Rizzle Kicks sound like Rage Against the Machine on a new track. The 'Hot Right Now' hitmaker was impressed with the pop duo when he saw them at Ibiza Rocks last year, and wanted to make a song like the legendary rap-metal band to…

DJ Fresh more 'underground' than Guetta

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17 Feb 2012

DJ Fresh is more "underground" than David Guetta. The DJ and producer is on course for his second number single in the UK this week with 'Hot Right Now' as well as working on tracks with Rizzle Kicks and Professor Green, but says he's nothing like…

Millie Mackintosh dating Professor Green?

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15 Feb 2012

Made In Chelsea's Millie Mackintosh is dating Professor Green. The reality TV beauty was spotted enjoying a romantic Valentine's Day stroll with the rapper yesterday (14.02.12) along King's Road in West London. However, while the 'Read All About…

Chris Martin mentors Professor Green

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20 Jan 2012

Chris Martin is mentoring Professor Green. The 'Read All About It' hitmaker hit it off with the Coldplay frontman when he supported the British band on tour and Green revealed Chris had been particularly empathetic when he heard the rapper's father…

Professor Green misses Lily Allen

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13 Jan 2012

Professor Green wants to convince Lily Allen to come out of retirement. 'Smile' hitmaker Lily stopped making music in 2009 to focus on running her vintage clothing business, get married and have a baby but her protege, Professor Green, wants her to…

Professor Green's lyrical rows

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7 Jan 2012

Professor Green approaches songwriting like "having an argument" with himself. The 'Read All About It' hitmaker favours verbalising his new lyrics and editing them as he works through a song, rather than physically writing them down and admits his…

Emeli Sande changed because of Adele

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6 Jan 2012

Emeli Sande changed her name as soon as she heard Adele's music. The Scottish singer shares a first name with the 'Rolling in the Deep' hitmaker, but decided to adopt her middle name as a performer instead in order to distinguish herself from the…

Professor Green – HMV Picture House, Edinburgh, Tue 29 Nov 2011

Confident and professional show from favourite Hackney rapper

13 Dec 2011

The majority of the Picture House crowd is screaming teenage girls and skinny chino-clad boys, eager to see their favourite Hackney rapper, Professor Green. Booty-shaking duo Rizzle Kicks warm them up with a fun, high-energy performance, featuring their…

The chart-topping ‘Read All About It’ rapper Professor Green - interview

16 Nov 2011

First record you ever bought The ‘Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini’ 7”. And what!? Last extravagant purchase you made A Balenciaga jacket. First film you saw that really moved you E.T. Last lie you told I’ve never lied.

Professor Green loves Jamaica

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14 Nov 2011

Professor Green loves the "wicked vibe" of Jamaica. The 'Read All About It' hitmaker says the Caribbean country has heavily influenced his music and life, even though he hasn't spent much time there, because its culture is heavily prevalent in the…

Professor Green won't pay for verses

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1 Nov 2011

Professor Green was upset other artists wanted to charge him £35,000 to appear on his songs. The 'Read all About It' hitmaker approached a number of singers and rappers about appearing on his new album, 'At Your Inconvenience', but was shocked when…

Long haired lothario Professor Green

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7 Sep 2011

Professor Green says growing his hair helped him get a girlfriend. The 'Read all About it' rapper sported a short crop for the last few years but decided to grow his hair while making his second album 'At Your Inconvenience', which has had a…

Professor Green planning to have tonsils removed

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28 Jul 2011

Professor Green is planning to have his tonsils removed. The 'I Need You Tonight' hitmaker has come down with tonsillitis for the third time this year while shooting a video for his new single and is now planning to eliminate the problem…

Professor Green storms Somerset House

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9 Jul 2011

Professor Green played a storming set at Somerset House last night (08.07.11). The rapper played his biggest London show yet to an adoring crowd that included his on off girlfriend, 'Hollyoaks' actress Candy McCulloch, and admitted he was overwhelmed…