Giggs (rapper)
| Giggs | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Nathaniel Thompson |
| Also known as | Hollowman |
| Born | 11 May 1983 |
| Origin | Peckham, London |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels |
XL Recordings (2010–2013) |
| Associated acts |
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| Website | sn1giggs |
XL Recordings (2010–2013)
Nathaniel Thomson (born 11 May 1983), better known by his stage name Giggs, is an English rapper from London. Giggs was signed to XL Recordings in 2009. He is known for his creative wordplay and catchphrases. In 2008 he released his debut studio album Walk in da Park and released a follow-up album, Let Em Ave It the following year peaking at number 35 on the UK Albums Chart. The singles "Don't Go There" featuring B.o.B and "Look What the Cat Dragged In" both charted in the top 60 of the UK Singles Chart. Giggs released his third studio album When Will It Stop, in October 2013.
In 2016, Giggs released his fourth album Landlord, which entered and peaked at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart – becoming Giggs' highest-charting album of his career. It is also his most critically acclaimed album.
He is the leader of SN1 (Spare No 1), alongside his brothers Gunna Dee, Joe Grind, Spender and Young Giggs (YG), Kyze and Tiny Boost. The group's main producers are Boom Productions (a.k.a. BoomBlast), Universe, Pablo Productions, Paws Productions, Bayoz Musik and upcoming music producer Mitz Productions.
Nathaniel Thompson was raised by his Jamaican single mother in Peckham. He dropped out of school at the age of 16. Originally, he was nicknamed 'Giggler' because of his tendency to laugh at inappropriate times; later, this was shortened to 'Giggs'. He and his SN1 crew were part of the Peckham Boys gang, and in 2003 he was sentenced to two years in prison for carrying a firearm.
After deciding to pursue a music career, he released numerous mixtapes including Hollowman Meets Blade which featured Blade Brown, Welcome to Boomzville, Best of Giggs 1 and 2 and 3 and Ard Bodied, which featured Dubz. His mixtapes have supposedly sold more than 10,000 units. This success helped his popularity expand outside London.
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