Giggs

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Born 24 November 1983.

UK rapper

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Giggs, Joe Grind and Gunna D freestyle for Westwood

SN1’s finest on the mic with Giggs, Joe Grind & Gunna D for Westwood recorded on 5 December 2009.

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Biography

Nathaniel Thompson (born 11th May 1981), better known by his stage name Giggs or his alter ego Hollowman, is an English rapper with Caribbean roots and from West Africa. He is the leader of SN1 (Spare No 1), alongside his brothers Gunna Dee, Joe Grind, Spender and Young Giggs (YG), Kyze and Tiny Boost. The group's main producers are Boom Productions (aka BoomBlast), Universe, Pablo Productions, Paws Productions, Bayoz Musik and Simple. Giggs signed a recording contract in 2010 with XL Recordings.

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