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Stefflon Don

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Not to be confused withTeflon Don.
Stefflon Don
Don at the Glastonbury Festival 2023
Don at theGlastonbury Festival 2023
Background information
Birth nameStephanie Victoria Allen
Born(1991-12-14)14 December 1991(age 32)
Birmingham,West Midlands,England
OriginClapton, London,England
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2015–present
Labels
Websiteofficialstefflondon.com

Stephanie Victoria Allen(born 14 December 1991), known professionally asStefflon Don,is an English rapper and singer. She rose to fame after her 2017 single "Hurtin' Me"(featuringFrench Montana) peaked at number 7 on theUK Singles Chart.In 2016, Allen released her debut mixtapeReal Tingfollowed by another mixtape,Secure,in 2018.

Early life and education

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Allen was born inBirmingham,West Midlands,and is ofJamaicandescent.[3]She has seven siblings, one of them being rapperDutchavelli.When she was five years old, Allen's family moved toRotterdam,South Holland;as a result, she is fluent in Dutch.[3][4]She has been singing and writing music since primary school. At the age of nine, she recorded a "Hard Knock Life" hook for rapperU-Niq.The song was never released, but Allen was surprised to hear her voice on the playback.[5][6]At the age of 14, she returned to Britain to study at a London school.[3][4]She worked as acake decoratorandhairdresserbefore her career in music.[3]

Career

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2015–2017: Career beginnings

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Don first surfaced in 2015 by releasing a cover ofWretch 32's "6 Words" and went on to be featured on tracks such asLethal Bizzle's "Wobble",Sneakbo's "Work" remix,Angel's "Hop On", andKSI's 2016 song "Touch Down", which appears on the soundtrack of the 2017 filmBaywatch.[7]"Fashion Killa (Papapapa)" by Mason, released on 16 August 2016, was written by Don and Mason (Iason Chronis). Don made her first appearance on an American song with the track "London" by singerJeremih,[8]and was later featured onLil Yachty's "Better" from the albumTeenage Emotions.On 16 December 2016, Don released her first mixtape titledReal Ting.

In the spring of 2016, Don was signed to 54 London a subsidiary ofUniversal Music Groupthat was created just for her.[7]A few months later, she was featured on thedancehalltrack "Instruction"withJax JonesandDemi Lovato.The trio performed the song live for the first time in June 2018 at theSummertime Ball.[9]

On 15 August 2017, she released the lead single "Hurtin' Me"(featuringFrench Montana) from her debut EP titledHurtin' Me – The EP,which reached number 7 on theUK Singles Chart.The EP was later released on 12 January 2018.[10]

On 29 November, Don took home the award for Best Female Act at the 2017MOBO Awards.[11]

2018–present:Secureand current projects

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In March 2018, Don appeared on the front cover of the final print edition in the 66-year run ofNME.[12]

In March 2018, Don was featured on the remix for American singerHalsey's "Alone" along with American rapperBig Sean.The song peaked at number 66 on theBillboardHot 100,becoming her first entry on the chart and also earned Don her firstDance Club Songsnumber one. The music video was released on 6 April 2018.

In March 2019, Don was featured on the remix forMariah Carey's song "A No No"from her 2018 albumCaution.[13]

In June 2018, Don was included in theXXLFreshman Class.[14]On 17 August 2018, Don released her second mixtapeSecure.[15]

In March 2019, she collaborated withWileyon the song "Boasty".

In July 2019, her vocals were featured onXXXTentacion's posthumous track "Royalty".

On 25 August 2021, Don was featured on the "Girl Power remix" of "Kiss My (Uh-Oh)"byAnne-MarieandLittle Mixalong withRayeandBecky Hill.

On 4 June 2022, she participated in thePlatinum Party at the Palace,performing with Jax Jones andNandi Bushell,to mark thePlatinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II.[16]

In June 2023, she visited and paid her respects to the late rapperSidhu Moose Walaat the village ofMoosainPunjab, India.Don previously collaborated with Sidhu on the song "47"in 2019. It reached No. 17 on the UK Singles Chart.

Personal life

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She gave birth to her first child, a son named Jaylen, at 17 years old.[17]

She is the sister of rapperDutchavelli.[18]

Allen dated Nigerian singerBurna Boyfrom 2018[19]to 2022.[20]

In September 2019, she held a giveaway onTwitterafter reaching a billion streams as an artist. British artistShockareached out to her stating that he was inNigeriaforcancer treatmentfor his mother. She decided to gift him the money for his mother's treatment.[21]

Discography

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Main article:Stefflon Don discography

Studio albums

  • Island 54(2024)

Mixtapes

Awards and nominations

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Awards and nominations received by Stefflon Don
Year Award Category Work Result
2017 MOBO Awards Best Female[22] Herself Won
2018 NMEAwards Best New Artist[23] Herself Won
BET Awards Best International Act[24] Nominated

References

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  1. ^Adegoki, Yomi (13 December 2020)."Stefflon Don: 'I'm never scared to try things'".The Guardian.Retrieved9 August2022.Her discography draws on dancehall, grime, R&B...
  2. ^"Stefflon Don signs to BMG for debut album in 2023".www.musicweek.com.
  3. ^abcd"9 Things You Need To Know About Stefflon Don".22 April 2019. Archived fromthe originalon 22 April 2019.Retrieved12 November2019.
  4. ^ab"Stefflon Don on bubbling, family and why her house is the place to be".HungerTV.Retrieved16 October2017.
  5. ^"Meet Stefflon Don, the British-Jamaican MC Ready for 'World Domination'".Billboard.Retrieved25 April2019.
  6. ^"Meet: Stefflon Don, The British Artist Bridging Dancehall & Hip-Hop".Umusic.17 August 2018. Archived fromthe originalon 28 October 2021.Retrieved25 April2019.
  7. ^abKieran, Yates (2 April 2017)."Stefflon Don: 'I'm not going to compromise or not say what I want'".The Guardian.Retrieved19 August2018.
  8. ^"Jeremih releases 'London' video featuring Stefflon Don and Krept & Konan".14 December 2016.
  9. ^"Jax Jones feat Demi Lovato & Stefflon Don – 'Instruction' (Live At The Summertime Ball 2018)".Capital FM.Retrieved19 August2018.
  10. ^Fresh, Mikey (15 August 2017)."Stefflon Don Teams Up With French Montana On" Hurtin Me "".Vibe.Retrieved17 August2018.
  11. ^Bruce-Jones, Henry (17 August 2018)."Stefflon Don releases new mixtape Secure".Fact Mag.Retrieved19 August2018.
  12. ^"NME's most memorable front covers as it prints for the last time".BBC News. 9 March 2018.Retrieved3 November2018.
  13. ^"Mariah Carey – A No No (Remix) ft. Stefflon Don".YouTube.Archived fromthe originalon 22 March 2019.
  14. ^"XXL 2018 Freshman Class Revealed".XXL. 12 June 2018.Retrieved12 June2018.
  15. ^Seabrook III, Robbie (10 July 2024)."Stefflon Don Release her latest Album Island 54".Np.Retrieved10 July2024.{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  16. ^Carter, Dolly (5 June 2022)."'Wow!' – Ipswich drummer Nandi on performing at Buckingham Palace Jubilee party ".East Anglian Daily Times.Retrieved5 June2022.
  17. ^"Does Stefflon Don have a son?".Capital Xtra.Retrieved15 December2020.
  18. ^"Rapper Stefflon Don's brother 'didn't need to' rob Yalding family 'because of famous sister'".KentOnline.27 November 2019.Retrieved25 June2020.
  19. ^"Stefflon Don: 'I'm never scared to try things'".The Guardian.13 December 2020.Retrieved20 March2021.
  20. ^"Why I Broke Up With Burna Boy, Stefflon Don Shares Side Of Story".Independent Newspaper Nigeria.27 May 2022.Retrieved6 July2022.
  21. ^Ayoola, Simbiat (3 September 2019)."Burna Boy's boo Stefflon Don vows to send N2.2m to treat Nigerian man's sick mom".Legit.ng – Nigeria news.
  22. ^"MOBO Awards Best Female".Capital Xtra. Archived fromthe originalon 17 June 2019.Retrieved30 November2017.
  23. ^"NME Awards Best New Artist".NME. 14 February 2018.Retrieved14 February2018.
  24. ^"News: Vote: BET Awards Best International Act".BET Africa. 15 May 2018. Archived fromthe originalon 30 January 2019.Retrieved20 May2018.
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