Lady Leshurr facts for kids

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Lady Leshurr performing at Field Day in 2017
Background information
Birth name	Melesha Katrina O'Garro
Born	(1987-12-15) 15 December 1987 (age 37)
Origin	Kingshurst, Solihull, England
Genres	Hip hop grime dancehall
Occupation(s)	Rapper singer songwriter record producer
Years active	2009–present
Labels	RCA Sony Unleshed Records

Melesha Katrina O'Garro (born 15 December 1987), who is famous by her stage name Lady Leshurr, is a British rapper, singer, and songwriter. She is best known for her Queen's Speech series of freestyle raps. The fourth rap in the series became a huge hit in 2016.

The magazine Spin called her next freestyle, Queen's Speech 5, "brilliant." She has also appeared on many popular TV shows. In 2021, she won the Channel 4 show The Celebrity Circle, where she pretended to be the rapper Big Narstie to raise money for the charity Stand Up to Cancer. She also competed on Dancing on Ice and made it all the way to the semi-final.

Early Life and First Steps in Music

Melesha Katrina O'Garro was born on 15 December 1987. Her parents were from Saint Kitts and Nevis, a country in the Caribbean. She started writing poetry when she was only six years old. Soon, she realized that turning her poems into music would let more people hear her words.

She released her first mixtape (a collection of songs) when she was just fourteen. Music was a big part of her family life. She once said:

I grew up around music. My mum used to play a lot of reggae like Sister Nancy and Bob Marley around thehouse so basically, when I was around six, I was messing about and doing my own little raps and songs. My family are all rappers and singers anyway so I was always involved in it from a young age.

Career Highlights

Music and Awards

Lady Leshurr's career took off with her unique style. In 2016, she won a MOBO Award for Best Female Act. The MOBO Awards celebrate Black music and culture. She later won "Best Rap / Grime Act" in 2019 and "Best Solo Female" in 2020 at the Birmingham Music Awards.

A huge moment for her was in 2019 when she performed as a special guest for the world-famous rapper Nicki Minaj. She joined Minaj's tour for shows in Birmingham and Manchester.

For her work in music and for charity, she was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in 2020. This is a special honor given by the Queen.

Television and Other Projects

Besides music, Lady Leshurr is a familiar face on TV. In 2021, she was a contestant on the popular skating show Dancing on Ice. She and her partner Brendyn Hatfield were great on the ice and reached the semi-final. That same year, she won The Celebrity Circle, a reality show where she played for charity.

She has also been a team captain on the comedy show Don't Hate the Playaz and a guest on many other shows like Celebrity MasterChef and The Jonathan Ross Show.

In 2020, she became the first Black British woman to be the main star of an advertising campaign for the beauty brand Olay. She also hosted her own radio show on BBC Radio 1Xtra for a time.

In late 2019, Lady Leshurr took a break from her music career after her sister sadly passed away.

Musical Style and Influences

Lady Leshurr has said that some of her biggest inspirations are famous rappers like Eminem, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, and Lil Wayne. She also looks up to the British artist Ms. Dynamite. Her unique style has even inspired other young artists.

Discography

Here are some of Lady Leshurr's musical releases.

Mixtapes

Extended Plays (EPs)

Film and Television Appearances

Lady Leshurr has also acted in movies and appeared on many TV shows.

Film

Television

See also

In Spanish: Lady Leshurr para niños