Oakley Caesar-Su, born 4 June 1998, known professionally as Central Cee, is a British rapper from Shepherd’s Bush, London. He rose to prominence in 2020 with the release of the singles “Day in the Life” and “Loading”.
Profile Summary
Full Name | Oakley Caesar-Su |
Date of Birth | 1998 |
Place of Birth | Ladbroke Grove, London |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter |
Net Worth | $6M |
Marital Status | Single |
Early Life and Education
Born in London in 1998, Central Cee grew up amidst a mix of cultures. His parents, of Irish, Chinese, and Guyanese backgrounds, separated when he was young, and he lived with his mother and two brothers.
He loved music right from his childhood with genre ranging from American hip-hop to reggae and dancehall. In school, he kept mostly to himself, sometimes struggling with his temper.
Central Cee is two years ahead of his friend Rapper Digga D and they both attended the same school. By 16, Central Cee decided to leave school and pursue his passion for music full-time.
Career
Central Cee started rapping in 2014 and released his first song in 2015. He gained early recognition through collaborations with big names like AJ Tracey and Dave.
In 2020, he switched to a UK drill style and launched to viral fame with hit singles like “Day in the Life” and “Loading.” His debut mixtape “Wild West” debuted at #2 on the UK charts and solidified his success.
Over the next two years, he continued to break records with his second mixtape “23” reaching #1, scoring his first UK #2 single “Doja,” and becoming the first UK rapper to hit 1 billion Spotify streams in a year. He also surprised fans with an EP “No More Leaks” and collaborated with Passenger on the popular track “Let Go.”
2023 saw Central Cee reach even greater heights. He teamed up with Dave for the record-breaking hit “Sprinter,” joined XXL’s Freshman Class, and signed with Columbia Records.
He even collaborated with Drake on “On the Radar Freestyle,” marking his first Billboard Hot 100 entry. His latest single “Entrapaneur” shows he’s just getting started.
Net Worth
Central Cee’s net worth is estimated at $6 million US dollars. He is the most rising rapper in the UK with a monthly income of over $30,000.
Personal Life
The popular rapper, Central Cee is keeping his private life single but there have been a few women he has been rumored to be dating.
In August 2022, Central Cee was reported to be dating Madeline Argy a London based TikToker and influencer. She has over 2 million followers on TikTok and is known for her cooking and story times.
In Sept 12, 2023, Central Cee and his influencer girlfriend Madeline Argy are believed to have broken up as fans believes he has something to do with Ice Spice.