Joseph Olaitan Adenuga Jr., better known as Skepta, is a leading British grime MC, rapper, producer, and DJ from London. Starting his career with a brief stint in Roll Deep, he later co-founded the influential collective Boy Better Know with his brother Jme in 2005. Skepta quickly became a central figure in grime, gaining recognition through high-profile clashes like his historic Lord of the Mics 2 battle. His debut albums Greatest Hits and Microphone Champion showcased his independent spirit, while his acclaimed fourth album Konnichiwa won the Mercury Prize and produced standout tracks such as That's Not Me and Shutdown. Skepta reached global audiences in 2018 with the hit Praise the Lord Da Shine alongside ASAP Rocky. His projects Ignorance Is Bliss and the collaborative album Insomnia both achieved chart success. Recognized as one of the most influential figures in British music, Skepta has been nominated for multiple Brit Awards, appeared on Debrett's list of influential UK people, and was honored with a Nigerian chieftaincy title in 2018. His work continues to shape modern British culture and grime music.