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December 28, 2025
‘A lot of men don’t open up’: Kidwild, the UK rapper unafraid to bare his soul
As a child he performed in the West End and appeared in a Stormzy video. But after his early music career faltered, he began to write about his troubled childhood – and hit a nerve
TL;DR
- Kidwild, real name Keaton Edmund, started in performing arts as a child, appearing in the West End and on CBBC.
- He was featured in Stormzy's 'Vossi Bop' video before his music career began.
- After signing with Atlantic Records at 17, he was dropped, leading him to self-release music.
- His track 'Indecisive' gained significant traction, followed by success with 'Redemption' and 'If I Lose'.
- Kidwild's music is noted for its vulnerability, addressing emotional struggles and family relationships, including his relationship with his imprisoned father.
- He believes his open approach helps men who may not express their emotions easily.
- A debut mixtape is planned for spring, focusing on his difficult youth and personal truth.
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