Slowthai

Tyron Frampton, better known by his stage name Slowthai, is a popular British rapper. His name is known far beyond his native country. In this article, we will talk about his journey in the music industry, where he grew up, and how the artist's personal life is going.

Who is Slowthai?

The British rapper was born on 18 December 1994 in Northampton, United Kingdom, and was raised by a single mother.

How Tyron Frampton got the name Slowthai?

Tyron Frampton was a very withdrawn and shy child, for which his peers gave him the nickname Slowthai, meaning ‘Slow Tai.’ Some children considered the future musician ugly, which did not add to his self-confidence.

In 2011, he enrolled at Northampton College,

where he studied music technology. After graduating, he worked for a while as a plasterer and as an assistant in a clothing store.

Where Slowthai grew up?

Slowthai grew up in his hometown of Northampton. After his mother's second marriage fell apart, the family moved to Hibaldstowe in Scunthorpe, a disadvantaged area. It was there that he took his first steps towards success on the music scene.

Slowthai's parents

Tyron Frampton was raised by his mother, Gaynor. It is worth mentioning her ethnic origin — she is half Barbadian, so the rapper has those genes. Gaynor gave birth to her eldest child at the young age of 16, and a year later she had a daughter.

His father left the family when the future musician was still a child. Gaynor raised Tyron and his sister on her own.

When Tyron was a little older, his mother remarried, giving him and his sister a stepfather and a younger brother, who died in 2001 at the age of one due to congenital muscular dystrophy.

Slowthai Albums

In 2016, Slowthai presented the track Jiggle to the public, which marked the beginning of his collaboration with well-known labels and the release of several EPs.

In 2019, the rapper came fourth in the BBC Sound of 2019 poll. His first album, Nothing Great About Britain, reached number nine on the UK charts and was nominated for the Mercury Prize.

The artist's second album, Tyron, was released in February 2021. It topped the UK charts and featured guest appearances by Skepta, A$AP Rocky, James Blake and other renowned musicians.

Slowthai presented his third album, Ugly, in 2023. Its title stands for ‘U Gotta Love Yourself.’

In 2021, Slowthai was nominated for a Grammy for his hit My High.

The rapper participated in the recording of the Gorillaz single Momentary Bliss together with the English punk band Slaves. This song became the starting point for their Song Machine project.

Slowthai's hits can be heard in the films Don't Look Up and Detectives from the Other World.

Among his most famous tracks are:

• ‘What's Good’.
• ‘Momentary Bliss’.
• ‘Heaven Belongs To You’.
• ‘Doorman’.

The hits from the musician's album UGLY (2023) — ‘Tourniquet’, ‘Wotz Funny’, “Falling”, ‘Happy’ — have also been very successful.

Slowthai is distinguished by his harsh and rough instrumental parts and candid, politically charged lyrics, which is why his fans love him.

Slowthai court case

On 15 May 2023, the rapper was charged with two counts of rape, which allegedly took place in September 2021. Slowthai disagreed with the charges, categorically denying everything. The musician publicly declared his innocence and expressed confidence that all charges would be dropped, or more precisely, dismissed in the very near future. At that point, he was facing a real prison sentence.

On 15 June, the rapper appeared before the Oxford Royal Court along with another defendant in the same case. The trial was scheduled to start on 1 July 2024, but it was postponed and rescheduled for 25 November of the same year. The hearings were expected to last 2-4 weeks.

On 16 December, Slowthai and the second defendant, Blake-Walker, were found not guilty, which was the court's verdict. All rape charges against the rapper were dropped, but the scandal was high-profile, with his name appearing in all British media outlets.

Personal life

Slowthai's fans are interested not only in his creative work, but also in his personal life. They want to know who the artist is romantically involved with and whether he has children. Let's talk separately about the rapper's tattoos, of which he has several: a diamond, a flower, a snake demon, a pyramid with an eye, and the Mona Lisa.

The artist's body is also adorned with the postcode of his hometown of Northampton and a secret symbol of the organisation headed by Slowthai (although the artist has not explained which one).

When Slowthai and Anne Marie started dating

Slowthai and Anne Marie presumably started dating in early 2022. The rapper officially confirmed his relationship with the English singer in February 2023.

Slowthai and Anne Marie's wedding

The couple's wedding took place in July 2022 in Las Vegas, not long after they met. Information about this event only reached the media in 2024. The rapper and his beloved managed to keep their relationship well hidden. The celebrities went on dates in secret. They held their wedding ceremony during Anne Marie's eight-week tour break.

The British singer is three years older than her husband.

Children

Tyron Frampton is not only a public figure but also a father of three children. His first child, a son, was born on 18 June 2021. The boy's mother is Katya Kischuk, a former member of the Russian girl group Serebro. The couple never got married, even though they were engaged. They broke up in 2022.

In February 2024, the rapper and his wife Anne Marie had a daughter named Seven.

In 2025, the musician and his wife had a son.

Slowthai's net worth

Slowthai's net worth is estimated at approximately £1.9 million. His main income comes from performing on stage, profits from concert ticket sales and promoting his brand on social media.

In addition to music, the artist's capital is increased by his collaboration with recording studios. The rapper has worked with such well-known labels as Method, AWGE and Interscope Records.

He also earned a good income from participating in the recording of tracks such as ‘Heaven Belongs To You,’ ‘Momentary Bliss,’ and ‘What's Good’ — collaborations with other artists.

Another source of income for the rapper is his personal YouTube channel.

Slowthai merch

Slowthai also has his own merchandise. Fans of the rapper's work can purchase various items featuring the musician's brand logo. The items on sale make it easy to create unique looks. Hoodies, sweaters, long-sleeved shirts, children's T-shirts, men's T-shirts and women's T-shirts are delivered worldwide.

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