Grime MC Stormzy continued his run of good deeds and unexpected appearances by surprising a young fan on The Jeremy Kyle Show.
The Gang Signs & Prayer artist delivered a special video message to Matilda, one of the stars of Thursday’s programme which was dedicated to children suffering life-changing conditions.
It's not just @LoveIsland that @Stormzy1 gets involved in! Tune into The Jeremy Kyle Show tomorrow to see what the man himself has to say! pic.twitter.com/kXf1LJBCwd
— The Jeremy Kyle Show (@itvjeremykyle) July 19, 2017
“Legend” rap-lover Matilda was being hailed on the ITV show for her bravery, when it was revealed that she is a big Stormzy admirer.
Luckily, her favourite rapper was on hand to give his “love and blessings”.
“Yo, Matilda, what’s going on, it’s Stormzy here. I’m hearing how you’re a massive fan and that every time my songs come on you know all the words, you rap along. So I just wanted to send you my love and my blessings,” the 23-year-old star said.
Big up to @Stormzy1 for giving Matilda the best personalised message! She loved it! #jeremykyle pic.twitter.com/x1PdRCZBpJ
— The Jeremy Kyle Show (@itvjeremykyle) July 20, 2017
He added: “I’m also hearing that you’re a little bit of a legend as well, so big up yourself. Lots of love, Matilda. Take care.”
The move was widely praised on social media.
Well Done Stormzy 👏👏👏👌
— Louise Teenans (@loubear84) July 20, 2017
Omg @Stormzy1 on @itvjeremykyle is about to make me cry. I just know it. What a star! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ #jeremykyle pic.twitter.com/XCfbSjkXwz
— Hollie B ✌️ (@PBbutterflies) July 20, 2017
Ok in the space of a week I've seen @Stormzy1 mentioned in parliament, love island and Jeremy Kyle hahaha mad mad mad!Grimes everywhere now!
— 90's kid (@TroiColemanBBT) July 20, 2017
This just brought me to tears, matildas little face lit up when she saw the big man! all the kids on today's show are Such an inspiration
— Kiaya Brentnall (@KiayatheQueen) July 20, 2017
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
— Gamal Yafai (@Gamal_yafai) July 20, 2017
@Stormzy1 – watching Jeremy Kyle and realising how nice Stormzy actually is. He's definitely growing on me🙂
— Alice🌼 (@aliceelouisee98) July 20, 2017
The down-to-earth MC is no stranger to kind acts. In May, he donated £9,000 to Fiona Asiedu, an Oxford student who was raising £12,000 to study at Harvard.
Labour MP Sarah Jones quoted his hit song Big For Your Boots in Parliament, and he caused a stir among Love Islanders when his tweet was read out on the show last week.
In a nod to Chris and Olivia’s tumultuous relationship on the ITV2 hit, he took to Twitter and wrote: “Chris you’re too good for her mate,” attracting more than 27,000 retweets.
Chris you're too good for her mate
— #GSAP (@Stormzy1) July 12, 2017
Sorry, @Stormzy1… think we've just lost you a fan 😳 #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/V7GSaDRcZX
— Love Island (@LoveIsland) July 17, 2017
The song’s lyrics were also featured on a recent EastEnders episode, in a tense exchange between characters Keegan and Travis.
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