Tinie Tempah (born Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu, 7 November 1988, Plumstead, South London) is a British rapper and singer of Nigerian heritage who broke through in 2010 with back-to-back UK number-one singles 'Pass Out' and 'Written in the Stars'. His debut album Disc-Overy topped the UK charts, went double platinum and earned him two Brit Awards in 2011. Beyond music, he co-founded the entertainment company Disturbing London and sits on the board of the Ivor Novello Awards.
Tinie Tempah told NME he is planning to release what could be his first new album in nearly ten years, and spoke about his work on the Ivor Novello Awards board.
Tinie Tempah headlined Wembley Stadium on 18 April 2026, his largest solo show in years.
Tinie Tempah attended a royal reception at St James's Palace celebrating Britain's Nigerian community, where he met King Charles III.
Tinie Tempah performed in Australia as part of the Fridayz Live 2025 festival, speaking to Rolling Stone AU/NZ about the future of Australian music.
Tinie Tempah ran the 'It's About Time' UK tour, with dates in Glasgow, Birmingham, London and Manchester.
