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“I was like 14 and decided I wanted to be a rapper, so I needed a hip rapper name. I was with one of my friends in class and literally went through a thesaurus. I saw "temper" and thought, "I like this, but it's too much." My friend was like, "What about Tinie for tiny," and that was that.”

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Tinie Tempah, born Harry Omar Williams, is a British rapper, songwriter, and music producer. Born on November 7, 1988, he is known for his unique musical style and collaborations with several renowned artists. Tempah's music blends elements of electronic, hip-hop, and R&B. more

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