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How is rapper Krept best known as he breaks silence on Radio 1Xtra slashing?

London rapper Krept (Picture: Ollie Millington/Redferns)

Part of a duo that already have a Guinness World Record to their name, Krept could be a name to watch for UK rap fans.

He was set to perform at BBC Radio 1Xtra Live last night, but the set was halted after an unnamed man was slashed backstage.

He later tweeted, seemingly following speculation that he was the man who had been injured, saying that he would be back in no time.

Who is Krept, wheres he come from and what is next for him and his rap partner?

Krept breaks silence on stabbing
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How is Krept best known?

Krept is one half of British rap duo Krept and Konan.

Krept, real name Casya Johnson, and Konan, Karl Wilson, met and became friends back in 2008.

Konan is the son of Delroy Wilson, who is known as Jamaicas first child star.

Krept and Konan on Good Morning Britain
Krept and Konan use their platform to push for change (Picture: ITV)

Krept, 29, is from Gipsy Hill and Konan comes from Thornton Heath.

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The two formed the musical duo in 2009.

Where did the nickname Krept and Konan come from?

In a past interview with Capital Xtra, Krept explained where the duos stage names came from.

I loved trainers, sneakers, Kreps so people called me Krep… Konan was running around causing a madness like a wild child, so he was always Konan the Barbarian and our nicknames were born.

What are Krept and Konans best-known songs?

Krept and Konans careers have gone from strength to strength. Their 2010 mixtape, Tsunami, featured mainstream names like Giggs and Wretch 32.

Krept and Konan attend event
Red carpet rap royals (Picture: Getty Images)

They later found massive success with a cover of Jay Z and Kanye Wests Otis. The cover in 2011 managed to hit five million views on YouTube in the first 5 days.

They hold a Guiness World Record for the highest charting UK album by an unsigned act after their mixtape Young Kingz landed at number 19.

This led to them being signed by Virgin EMI Records, releasing their debut album The Long Way Home in 201Read More – Source

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