Rapman, 1984
Writers · June 6, 1984
Rapman
★ HOW OLD IS RAPMAN?
Rapman is 41 years old, born June 6, 1984 in United Kingdom · Gemini.
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About
Rapman turned YouTube drill narratives into Netflix superhero prestige. Born in the UK in 1984, Andrew Onwubolu built his name through the Blue Story Trilogy (2013–2014), then broke mainstream with the viral three-part series Shiro's Story (2018). His debut feature Blue Story followed in 2019, landing him a deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation. Now he's a screenwriter and director commanding prestige platforms. Gemini energy: storyteller who pivots between mediums.
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Biography
Rapman is a British rapper, screenwriter, director, and producer who scaled from YouTube drill chronicles to Netflix's Supacell (2024). Born 6 June 1984 in the UK, he released the Blue Story Trilogy between 2013 and 2014, establishing his voice as a narrator of London street narratives. He then produced charity music videos for SB.TV—Hope (2015), Pay As You Go (2016), and Promise (2017)—before the viral three-part YouTube series Shiro's Story (2018) signaled his crossover into visual storytelling. That success landed him a recording and production deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation. His debut feature film Blue Story arrived in 2019, cementing his transition from music video director to feature filmmaker. In 2024, he created and directed Supacell, a Netflix superhero series that positioned him as a major voice in Black British television. The UK appointed him MBE in the 2022 Birthday Honours from Elizabeth II for services to drama and music. As a screenwriter, he blends hip-hop narrative rhythm with cinematic structure. His Life Path number 7 speaks to the introspective, investigative quality of his storytelling—he doesn't just document London life, he interrogates it. Gemini-born (6 June), his work reflects that sign's gift for code-switching between spoken word, written screenplay, and visual direction.
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Trivia
- Rapman released the Blue Story Trilogy between 2013 and 2014 before signing to Jay-Z's Roc Nation.
- His YouTube series Shiro's Story (2018) went viral and led directly to his major label deal.
- He was appointed MBE in the 2022 Birthday Honours from Elizabeth II for services to drama and music.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Rapman release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 7 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Rapman?
- Rapman is 41 years old (born June 6, 1984).
- When is Rapman's birthday?
- Rapman was born on June 6, 1984.
- What is Rapman's zodiac sign?
- Rapman is a Gemini, born June 6, 1984.
- What is Rapman's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Rapman was born in 1984, the year of the Wood Rat.
- Where is Rapman from?
- Rapman is from United Kingdom.
- What does Rapman do?
- Rapman is a writer.
- Is Rapman still alive?
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