The comedian behind the character of Big Shaq, the rapper whose hit Mans Not Hot went viral, has been honoured at an awards ceremony celebrating the UK grime scene.
Michael Dapaah scooped the Personality of the Year prize at the KA & GRM Daily Rated Awards in London on Tuesday, where presenters included DJ Tim Westwood, TV presenter Maya Jama and England footballer Jesse Lingard.
Other winners included Fredo, who was awarded Mixtape of the Year; Nines, who won best album for Crop Circle; while Radio 1Xtra’s Charlie Sloth took home Radio DJ of the Year.
Accepting his award, Dapaah said: “It’s mad, I just want to thank God for this. You know a couple of years ago we weren’t here and now we’re here – don’t let anyone stop you from what you want to do.
“Big up to the females in this category and all the other entertainers; big up yourself, this one’s for you.”
The coveted Artist of the Year award was presented to Hackney-born rapper Not3s, whose album Take Not3s II was released in July.
He said: “You know this is mad, man – big up everyone who was nominated, can’t lie that was a tough one and big up all of you.”
The 2018 KA & GRM Daily Rated Awards Airs On Channel 4 On Friday September 7 at 11.05pm.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here