Tinie Tempah

Born to Nigerian parents in Woolwich, South London, Tinie has spoken publicly about the influence of his upbringing on his work ethic and ambition. He first burst onto the music scene in 2010 with the UK number one single Pass Out, followed by a string of successes including 7 UK number one singles, 3 Top 10 albums, and multiple Brit, MOBO, and Ivor Novello Awards.

Tinie’s business interests include ventures in food, fashion and property. In 2007, he co-founded Disturbing London, a company that began as a record label; and in 2015 he created Imhotep - a broader creative agency involved in music, fashion and talent development, collaborating with major brands including Nike, Mercedes, Silvercross, and Google and dedicated to bringing London’s cultural influence to fashion, art, and music. In 2025 Tinie also founded of his own music record label, Imhotep Records.

In 2017, his contemporary menswear label What We Wear debuted at London Fashion Week to strong reviews.

Tinie’s investments include a consumer brand called Drip Water which he helped turn into a £100 million business, an electronics company called Nothing - and Raps – a virtual soul food brand which he launched alongside Jonny Boud, founder of Kitchen Ventures.

Tinie is a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and has competed in the sport. In 2023, he won the English BJJ Open in the Master 1 blue belt lightweight division.

Now in his mid-30s, Tinie is embracing a new chapter in his career, focusing on mentoring emerging talent and supporting creative entrepreneurship, particularly among people from underrepresented backgrounds.