Professor Green
Professor Green: A Journey Through Music and Controversy
Stephen Manderson, better known as Professor Green, emerged on the British music scene as a rapper and songwriter with a raw and introspective style. His rise to fame was marked by both critical acclaim and personal challenges.
Early Life and Career:
Professor Green was born in London in 1984. His upbringing was marred by homelessness and drug addiction, which heavily influenced his music and life experiences. He began rapping in his late teens and released his debut mixtape, "Lecture 1," in 2006.
Rise to Prominence:
In 2010, Professor Green's breakthrough track, "I Need You Tonight," featuring Ed Sheeran, became a commercial success. It paved the way for his debut album, "Alive Till I'm Dead," which reached number two on the UK charts.
Collaborations and Controversies:
Throughout his career, Professor Green has collaborated with a diverse range of artists, including Lily Allen, Emeli Sandé, and Wretch 32. However, his outspoken nature has also landed him in hot water. In 2015, he was fined for using offensive language in a video on social media.
Mental Health Advocacy:
Professor Green has openly discussed his struggles with mental health, including depression and anxiety. He has used his platform to raise awareness and advocate for support services. In 2016, he released the single "One Eye on the Door" to shed light on this issue.
Personal Life and Relationships:
Professor Green's personal life has been the subject of intense media scrutiny. He married singer Millie Mackintosh in 2013, but the couple later divorced in 2016. He is now in a relationship with actress Karima McAdams.
Discography:
* Alive Till I'm Dead (2010)
* At Your Inconvenience (2011)
* Growing Pains (2013)
* Growing Pains: The DT EP (2014)
* Shapeshifter (2016)
Members:
* Stephen Manderson (Professor Green)
* Ed Sheeran (occasional collaborator)
* Emeli Sandé (occasional collaborator)
* Wretch 32 (occasional collaborator)
Stephen Manderson, better known as Professor Green, emerged on the British music scene as a rapper and songwriter with a raw and introspective style. His rise to fame was marked by both critical acclaim and personal challenges.
Early Life and Career:
Professor Green was born in London in 1984. His upbringing was marred by homelessness and drug addiction, which heavily influenced his music and life experiences. He began rapping in his late teens and released his debut mixtape, "Lecture 1," in 2006.
Rise to Prominence:
In 2010, Professor Green's breakthrough track, "I Need You Tonight," featuring Ed Sheeran, became a commercial success. It paved the way for his debut album, "Alive Till I'm Dead," which reached number two on the UK charts.
Collaborations and Controversies:
Throughout his career, Professor Green has collaborated with a diverse range of artists, including Lily Allen, Emeli Sandé, and Wretch 32. However, his outspoken nature has also landed him in hot water. In 2015, he was fined for using offensive language in a video on social media.
Mental Health Advocacy:
Professor Green has openly discussed his struggles with mental health, including depression and anxiety. He has used his platform to raise awareness and advocate for support services. In 2016, he released the single "One Eye on the Door" to shed light on this issue.
Personal Life and Relationships:
Professor Green's personal life has been the subject of intense media scrutiny. He married singer Millie Mackintosh in 2013, but the couple later divorced in 2016. He is now in a relationship with actress Karima McAdams.
Discography:
* Alive Till I'm Dead (2010)
* At Your Inconvenience (2011)
* Growing Pains (2013)
* Growing Pains: The DT EP (2014)
* Shapeshifter (2016)
Members:
* Stephen Manderson (Professor Green)
* Ed Sheeran (occasional collaborator)
* Emeli Sandé (occasional collaborator)
* Wretch 32 (occasional collaborator)