148-434: Dylan Kwabena Mills MBE (born 18 September 1984), known professionally as Dizzee Rascal , is a British rapper and MC . He is often credited as a pioneer of British hip hop and grime music and was ranked by Complex as one of the greatest British rappers of all time. His work has also incorporated elements of UK garage , bassline and R&B . Dizzee Rascal's music is also often credited with bringing UK rap into
296-521: A section five firearm after a search during a car stop in east London; he was found to be in possession of pepper spray. The driver of the car was also arrested after being found in possession of pepper spray, an ASP baton and cannabis. In February 2008, Dizzee Rascal's ex-girlfriend, model Kaya Bousquet, whom he had dated for two years, died in a high-speed crash on the M1 motorway . Later that year in December he
444-614: A 24-week curfew, as well as a restraining order prohibiting him from contacting Jones for a period of 12 months. An appeal against his conviction was dismissed in January 2023. Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry , rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations, and public service outside
592-603: A 4–1 win at home over Sierra Leone . As well as the 0–0 draw away with Mozambique and the 1–0 home win in the reverse fixture. Despite making no appearances for Bolton Wanderers in the 2009–10 season, Shittu was selected for the 23-man Nigeria squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. He made his first appearance in the World Cup in their opening game of Group B against Argentina on 12 June 2010. After appearing two times against South Korea and Madagascar , Shittu
740-474: A 4–2 loss. Shittu also scored twice in the FA third round on 5 January 2008, in a 2–0 win over Crystal Palace , which his performance was praised by Manager Boothroyd. After missing out several matches throughout January, due to international commitment, Shittu then managed to score both for and against his former club, Charlton Athletic on 16 February 2008. Several weeks later, Shittu scored his seventh league goal of
888-527: A GBE (in recognition of his role as chairman of the Scottish War Savings Committee) and the award of medal of the order to Lizzie Robinson, a munitions worker. The order had been established primarily as a civilian award; in August 1918, however, not long after its foundation, a number of awards were made to serving naval and military personnel. Four months later, a 'Military Division' was added to
1036-404: A broad riband or sash, passing from the right shoulder to the left hip. Knights Commander and male Commanders wear the badge from a ribbon around the neck; male Officers and Members wear the badge from a ribbon on the left chest; female recipients other than Dames Grand Cross (unless in military uniform) normally wear it from a bow on the left shoulder. An oval eight-pointed star is worn, pinned to
1184-538: A burning building containing explosives. In December 1922 the statutes of the order were amended; there having been a large number of awards for war work prior to this date, these amended statutes placed the order on more of a peacetime footing. For the first time numbers of appointments were limited, with the stipulation that senior awards in the Civil Division were to outnumber those in the Military Division by
1332-449: A circlet bearing the motto of the Order; the reverse bears George V's Royal and Imperial Cypher. (Prior to 1937 Britannia was shown within the circlet.) The size of the badges varies according to rank: the higher classes have slightly larger badges. The badges of Knights and Dames Grand Cross, Knights and Dames Commander, and Commanders are enamelled, with pale blue crosses, crimson circlets and
1480-466: A citizen of a Commonwealth realm can convert their appointment from honorary to substantive, and they then enjoy all privileges of membership of the order, including use of the title of Sir and Dame for the senior two ranks of the Order. (An example of the latter is Irish broadcaster Terry Wogan , who was appointed an honorary Knight Commander of the Order in 2005, and on successful application for British citizenship, held alongside his Irish citizenship,
1628-473: A collaboration track with Chase & Status titled "Heavy", Dizzee Rascal said, "Grime had a little time without me still no grime without me, No life without me, no Risky Roadz, no Grime Daily " seemingly seeking to create the impression that grime had petered out since he left the scene. On 23 May 2008, Calvin Harris , whom he collaborated with on the number-one hit "Dance Wiv Me", revealed on his Twitter that he
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#17329514885431776-461: A fight broke out between the pair during a set on a guest show on the pirate radio station Deja Vu FM. The set, which features many seminal early grime artists, was filmed, and has accumulated over a million views on YouTube and resulted in the two exchanging diss tracks . After winning a Sidewinder Award for Best Newcomer MC in 2002, Dizzee was a judge on the Sky1 show Must Be The Music . He also did
1924-443: A gold central medallion. Officers' badges are plain silver-gilt, while those of Members are plain silver. From 1917 until 1937, the badge of the order was suspended on a purple ribbon, with a red central stripe being added for the military division in 1918. Since 1937, the ribbon has been rose-pink with pearl-grey edges (with the addition of a pearl-grey central stripe for the military division). Knights and Dames Grand Cross wear it on
2072-598: A kid. I was violent and disruptive. The way my mum helped was by finding me a different school every time I got kicked out, always fighting to keep me in the school system." He attended a series of schools in east London , including Langdon Park School , and was expelled from four of them, including St Paul's Way Community School . Reportedly, it was around this time that a teacher was the first to call him "Rascal". Cagey about exactly what Rascal's youthful "madnesses" entailed, in early interviews he mentioned fighting with teachers, stealing cars, and robbing pizza delivery men. In
2220-517: A knee injury that kept him out of the season. At the end of the 2003–04 season, Shittu went on to make twenty–four appearances in all competitions and the club were promoted to the Championship after finishing second. Ahead of the 2004–05 season, Shittu regained his fitness when he returned to training and hoped he returned to action. However, Shittu continued to be in the sidelined for the side. It wasn't until on 18 September 2004 when he returned to
2368-405: A live interview to Newsnight presenter Jeremy Paxman , in which he described Barack Obama as "an immediate symbol of unity". Addressed by Paxman as "Mr Rascal" at one point, he said he felt that hip-hop played an important part in encouraging young voters and humorously suggested that he could well one day become prime minister. In March 2005, Dizzee Rascal was arrested for allegedly carrying
2516-621: A mash-up entitled " You Got the Dirtee Love " with Florence and the Machine . This collaboration was released as a charity single the following day and peaked at number 2 in the UK charts. On 31 May 2010 Dizzee re-released the album Tongue n' Cheek with a few new tracks including " Dirtee Disco ", which was released on 24 May 2010. The track went to number 1 on the UK Singles Chart . In August 2010, it
2664-464: A mixed reception from Millwall supporters, Shittu was backed up his former teammate, Steve Morison , who believed that Shittu can bounce back following his sending off. After impressive performances in the Championship winning season, Shittu was offered a new 12-month contract in June despite being on the substitute bench for several matches as the 2010–11 season progressed. The following month, Shittu signed
2812-399: A mock 1950s style children's marionette show depicting scenes corresponding to the lyrics about Dizzee's youth: street culture, crime, single teenage mothers, pirate radio and garage clubs. Later in 2004, Dizzee Rascal was part of Band Aid 20 , a group of British musicians who re-recorded " Do They Know It's Christmas? " He did not sing in the song; rather, he rapped two lines of it ("Spare
2960-403: A new contract in January. However, he left the club on 25 January 2011 after his 93 days contract at Millwall expired and expected to sign for Queens Park Rangers. On 27 January 2011, Shittu rejoined Queens Park Rangers on a 6-month contract. After appearing as unused substitute for the five matches since signing for the club, Shittu made his second debut for the club on 22 February 2011 in
3108-461: A number of notable artists including Arctic Monkeys , Calvin Harris , Florence + The Machine , Robbie Williams , Shakira , Ty Dolla Sign , UGK and will.i.am . Dylan Kwabena Mills was born on 18 September 1984 in Bow , London. His Nigerian father died when Dizzee was young, and he was raised in Bow , in a single-parent family, by his Ghanaian mother Priscilla, about whom he says, "I had issues as
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#17329514885433256-454: A one-year contract following a successful trial. Upon joining the club, Shittu joined Millwall as a result of short of cover at centre-back following the injuries of Tamika Mkandawire and Paul Robinson . Shittu made his second Millwall debut the next day on 11 April 2017 against Crawley Town in the first round of League Cup, where he came on as a substitute in the second half and played throughout extra time, leading to penalty shootout, as
3404-481: A one–year contract with them. However, Shittu did not make the 25-man Premier League squad meaning he only appeared in Rangers' League Cup campaign. He was then released at the end of the season, making only one appearance the whole season. Five years on, Shittu was later inducted to The Forever R's Club, considering the fact the club referred him as a “mountain man”. On 13 August 2012, Shittu rejoined Millwall on
3552-399: A permanent player on 1 April 2002, in a 3–2 win over Notts County . At the end of the 2001–02 season, Shittu went on to make twenty–seven appearances and scoring three times in all competitions. Shittu went on to have a very successful spell at Loftus Road becoming a fan's favourite for his robust and combative performances in the heart of the defence. In the 2002–03 season, Shittu started
3700-428: A police station later in December. Dizzee Rascal released his fourth studio album, Tongue n' Cheek , on 21 September 2009. It included his four number-one hits " Dance wiv Me ", " Bonkers (with Armand Van Helden ), " Holiday " and " Dirtee Disco ". Its release was announced on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross , where Dizzee Rascal revealed some details about the album, including track information and production. In
3848-488: A proportion of six to one. Furthermore appointments in the civil division were to be divided equally between UK and overseas awards. With regard to the Medal of the Order (but not the order itself), a distinction was made in 1922 between awards 'for gallantry' and awards 'for meritorious service' (each being appropriately inscribed, and the former having laurel leaves decorating the clasp, the latter oak leaves). In 1933 holders of
3996-431: A result, Millwall went on to lose 4–1. After a rough start, having appeared as an unused substitute, Shittu regained his first team place and was then given a captaincy in absence of both captains Robinson and Trotter, in a match against Bristol City , which saw them draw 1–1 on 2 October 2012. In a 2–1 win over Bolton Wanderers on 6 October 2012, Shittu's performance throughout 90 minutes resulted him being named Man of
4144-565: A significant role for the Super Eagles team that lost in the quarter-finals of the 2008 CAF Africa Cup of Nations to hosts Ghana. He was also in the back four for Nigeria at 2010 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria as the side finished third. Shittu was involved in the qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup making four appearances for the Super Eagles with his first coming in a 1–0 win away to South Africa on 6 June 2008. His second came in
4292-548: A thought this yuletide for the deprived, if the table was turned would you survive?" and "You ain't gotta feel guilt just selfless, give a little help to the helpless"). Dizzee Rascal was the first person to add to the song since the original was released; this would mark the first time that Dizzee reached the number one spot in the UK Singles Chart , albeit as part of the ensemble. In 2004, Dizzee Rascal made an international endorsement deal with urban brand Eckō Unltd. and designed his own shoe with Nike in 2005. In March 2005,
4440-464: A three-year contract, for £2m plus further add-ons, beating off competition from Scottish Premier League club Rangers . Upon joining Bolton Wanderers, Shittu said though he received offers abroad, he's keen on joining the club, citing playing in the Premier League once again. Shittu made his debut for Bolton on 30 August during their 0–0 draw with West Bromwich Albion . He then went on to start
4588-445: A trial at Norwich City as a teenager. He started in 28 games for Charlton scoring a record 14 goals as a centre back. Two years after joining Charlton Athletic, Shittu signed a contract extension with the club, keeping him until 2003. Soon after signing a contract extension with the club, he was loaned out to Blackpool and scored on his debut on 22 February 2001, in a 2–0 win over Lincoln City . He then scored his second goal for
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4736-427: A trial, but three clubs responded with a no. But Charlton Athletic gave him a one-week trial after convincing the club's academy that he was good enough in a "20 minutes phone call". Eventually, his one-week trial at Charlton Athletic turned into a six-week trial, leading him to sign a one–year professional contract with them and begin to play football seriously. Shittu started his career at Charlton Athletic , after
4884-522: A verse on the Roll Deep remix of "Let's Push Things Forward" on the 2002 album Weak Become Heroes and 12" single by The Streets . On 26 May 2003, Dizzee officially released " I Luv U " as his debut single, intended to be from his upcoming debut studio album Boy in da Corner . The song instantly became a top forty hit in the UK, peaking at number 29 and marking his first appearance on the UK Singles Chart . Dizzee's first solo album, Boy in da Corner ,
5032-399: A £1.5 million bid accepted from West Bromwich Albion, which the bid could rise to £3m, based on his performance. On 6 August 2006 he was signed for £1.6 million by Premiership newcomers Watford . This move was controversial, as Shittu had passed a medical at West Bromwich Albion , before a late call from Watford manager Aidy Boothroyd . Prior to the transfer move, Shittu hinted a move to
5180-634: Is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a centre back . He made 346 appearances in the Premier League and Football League , including 190 for Queens Park Rangers . In his 16-year-long playing career, Shittu played for Norwich City , Charlton Athletic , Blackpool , Watford , Millwall and Bolton Wanderers . He played 32 games for the Nigeria national football team between 2000 and 2013. Born in Lagos , Nigeria, Shittu moved to England when he
5328-512: Is an image of Britannia surrounded by the motto, with the words "For Meritorious Service" at the bottom; on the reverse is George V's Imperial and Royal Cypher, with the words "Instituted by King George V" at the bottom. The name of the recipient is engraved on the rim. This medal is nicknamed "the Gong", and comes in both full-sized and miniature versions – the latter for formal white-tie and semi-formal black-tie occasions. A lapel pin for everyday wear
5476-423: Is heralded as a signal in the way that white Britons are adapting to a new multicultural and plural musical mix in contrast to previous bands. The first white label release of "I Luv U" was made on Rascal's own label, Dirtee Stank, released when he was 16, although both of his albums and their subsequent singles have been released under XL Recordings . It was not until 30 September 2005, that Dizzee Rascal 'revived'
5624-931: Is not a member of the College of Arms , as are many other heraldic officers; and the Lady Usher of the Purple Rod does not – unlike the Order of the Garter equivalent, the Lady Usher of the Black Rod – perform any duties related to the House of Lords . Since the Second World War, several Commonwealth realms have established their own national system of honours and awards and have created their own unique orders, decorations and medals. A number, though, continue to make recommendations for appointments to
5772-597: Is now a patron. He was a childhood friend of footballer Danny Shittu , whom he described as "almost like a big brother", and at whose house he made his first mixtapes and tracks. Unusually among his friends, he read the heavy metal magazine Kerrang! and was a fan of the grunge band Nirvana . Around the age of 14, Dizzee Rascal became an amateur drum and bass DJ, also rapping over tracks as customary in sound system culture, and making occasional appearances on local pirate radio stations. Aged sixteen, he self-produced his first single, " I Luv U ". In 2002, he jointly formed
5920-465: Is often regarded as the best British hip hop album of all time. It was followed up with the albums Showtime (2004) and Maths + English (2007), which were also critically praised and were certified gold, both peaking within the top ten of the UK Albums Chart . His next album, Tongue n' Cheek (2009) saw a departure from grime for a more pop-oriented sound. It boasted four number one singles on
6068-484: The Order of Canada . On the other hand, the Australian Honours System unilaterally created in 1975 did not achieve bi-partisan support until 1992, which was when Australian federal and state governments agreed to cease Australian recommendations for British honours; the last Australian recommended Order of the British Empire appointments were in the 1989 Queen's Birthday Honours . New Zealand continued to use
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6216-541: The Roll Deep Crew , a 13-piece garage collective, with former school friends. He also signed a solo deal with the record label XL . During his early career, Rascal worked with his mentor Wiley to create the still-unreleased song "We Ain't Having It" and rapped on some Sidewinder recordings. He made some instrumentals including "Go" and "Ho" and "Streetfighter". Rascal had an ongoing feud, from late 2003, with fellow underground grime artist Crazy Titch , which began when
6364-541: The UK Singles Chart , which were " Dance wiv Me ", " Bonkers ", " Holiday " and " Dirtee Disco " and went platinum the following year. His fifth album, The Fifth (2013), continued his experimental commercial sound and although it received less favourable reviews than his previous albums, it still peaked in the top 10 of the UK Albums Chart . He returned to his grime roots with 2017's Raskit , and has since released E3 AF in 2020 and Don't Take It Personal in 2024. Throughout his career, Dizzee Rascal has worked with
6512-546: The civil service . It comprises five classes of awards across both civil and military divisions, the most senior two of which make the recipient either a knight if male or a dame if female. There is also the related British Empire Medal , whose recipients are affiliated with, but not members of, the order. The order was established on 4 June 1917 by King George V , who created the order to recognise 'such persons, male or female, as may have rendered or shall hereafter render important services to Our Empire'. Equal recognition
6660-558: The double A-side single "Off 2 Work" / "Graftin'" was released. "Graftin'" was the third and final single from the Showtime album, whilst "Off 2 Work" was a new track that did not appear on either of his albums. The accompanying music video featured Rascal in various ordinary workplace situations (as a policeman, a fast food vendor, a businessman, etc.) and as Prime Minister , announcing his engagement to Cherie Blair . It would prove to be Dizzee's lowest charting single to date, peaking outside
6808-515: The 2003–04 season, Shittu continued to be a first team regular for the side until he suffered a knee injury that kept him out for months in late–September, which he sustained during a 2–0 win over Sheffield United in the League Cup. It wasn't until on 24 November 2003 when he returned to the first team, coming on as a second substitute, in a 3–0 win over Plymouth Argyle . Following this, Shittu regained his first team place once again until he suffered
6956-495: The 2005–06 season, Shittu received a red card in the 54th minute for a foul, in a 3–0 loss against Coventry City on 20 August 2005. After serving a one match ban, Shittu returned to the first team from suspension and then scored his first goal of the season, in a 1–1 draw against Southampton on 10 September 2005. Shittu went on to score two more goals by the end of 2005 against Preston North End and Watford. It wasn't until on 31 January 2006 when Shittu scored his fourth goal of
7104-505: The 2007–08 season, Shittu was linked away from the club, but Manager Aidy Boothroyd keen on keeping him at Watford. Shittu continued to be a first team regular at the start of the season and scored his first goal of the season on 16 September 2007, in a 3–2 win over Southampton. Shittu then scored three goals in two matches between 24 November 2007 and 27 November 2007 against Barnsley (twice) and Burnley . On 29 December 2007, Shittu scored against his former club, Queens Park Rangers, in
7252-464: The 21st century quotas were introduced to ensure consistent representation among recipients across nine categories of eligibility: with the largest proportion of awards being reserved for community, voluntary and local service. Non-military awards of the British Empire Medal resumed in 2012, starting with 293 BEMs awarded for Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee . In 2017 the centenary of
7400-412: The 2–0 win over Ipswich Town . After the match, Shittu's performance, along with Fitz Hall , were praised by Manager Neil Warnock for keeping a clean sheet and hinted a partnership for games to come. However, in a 2–0 loss against Millwall on 8 March 2011, Shittu was sent–off in the second half for a professional foul, leading to a penalty scored by Liam Trotter . Although the match saw him received
7548-466: The 83rd minute. His first goal came away at Chesterfield on 15 December 2001 in a game in which he was again sent off. QPR acquired his services permanently for £350,000 in January 2002. He was bought by brothers Alex and Matt Winton, who also paid Shittu's wages during his first season at the club. His first game as a permanent player was the home fixture with Bury on 12 January 2002, which saw QPR win 3–0. Shittu then scored his first QPR goal as
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#17329514885437696-788: The British Empire . Rather than using this chapel, the Order now holds its great services upstairs in the nave of the cathedral. In addition to the Chapel of the Order of the British Empire, St Paul's Cathedral also houses the Chapel of the Order of St Michael and St George . Religious services for the whole Order are held every four years; new Knights and Dames Grand Cross are installed at these services. Knights Grand Cross and Knights Commander prefix Sir , and Dames Grand Cross and Dames Commander prefix Dame , to their forenames. Wives of Knights may prefix Lady to their surnames, but no equivalent privilege exists for husbands of Knights or spouses of Dames. Such forms are not used by peers and princes, except when
7844-490: The British Empire for Gallantry. Any individual made a member of the order for gallantry after 14 January 1958 wears an emblem of two crossed silver oak leaves on the same ribbon as the badge, with a miniature version on the ribbon bar when worn alone. When the ribbon only is worn the emblem is worn in miniature. It could not be awarded posthumously , and was replaced in 1974 with the Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM). If recipients of
7992-538: The European release, but it did not include the track "Pussyole'". It was Dizzee's first album to be released under the Definitive Jux label. In 2008, Rascal recorded a song for suicide charity CALM ; the song "Dean" was about a friend of Dizzee's who took his own life. In December of that year, he was arrested following an alleged incident involving a baseball bat in southeast London. He was released on bail to return to
8140-673: The Match by the supporters. From that moment on, Shittu captained the side throughout the 2012–13 season and helped the side go 12-game unbeaten run along the way. On 25 January 2013, in the fourth round of the FA Cup, Shittu scored his first Millwall goal, in a 2–1 win over Aston Villa . On 13 March he scored the only goal, a header away to Blackburn Rovers to put Millwall into the FA Cup semi-final against Wigan Athletic at Wembley Stadium . Despite being sidelined twice, due to injury and suspension during
8288-740: The Military Division of the order from the UK and across the Empire. Recommendations for all appointments to the Order of the British Empire were originally made on the nomination of the King's United Kingdom ministers (recommendations for overseas awards were made by the Foreign Office , the Colonial Office , the India Office and the Dominions Office ); but in the early 1940s the system was changed to enable
8436-543: The Near Future . During the year, Dizzee worked with cross-genre artist Beck on a remix of the song " Hell Yes ", and provided guest vocals on an Arctic Monkeys track, the B-Side to their single " Brianstorm " named "Temptation Greets You Like Your Naughty Friend". Dizzee's version of the same song was featured as "Temptation" on his third album. The official US album was released on 29 April 2008; it contained two tracks not on
8584-477: The Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2020 Birthday Honours for services to music. On 7 March 2022, Dizzee Rascal was convicted of assaulting his former partner Cassandra Jones at a property in Streatham on 8 June 2021, after a 'chaotic argument'. Upon leaving court, he knocked a camera from a Press Association photographer's hands and threw it across the street. He received a community order, which included
8732-436: The Order of the British Empire for Gallantry received promotion within the order, whether for gallantry or otherwise, they continued to wear also the insignia of the lower grade with the oak leaves; however, they used only the post-nominal letters of the higher grade. When the order was founded in 1917, badges, ribands and stars were appointed for wear by recipients. In 1929 mantles, hats and collars were added for recipients of
8880-513: The Order of the British Empire. In 2024 appointments to the order were made by the governments of: Most members of the order are citizens of the United Kingdom or Commonwealth realms that use the UK system of honours and awards. In addition, honorary awards may be made to citizens of nations where the monarch is not head of state ; these permit use of post-nominal letters, but not the title of Sir or Dame . Honorary appointees who later become
9028-404: The Order, however, are not assigned any special precedence. As a general rule, only wives and children of male recipients are afforded privileges. Knights and Dames Grand Cross are also entitled to be granted heraldic supporters . They may, furthermore, encircle their arms with a depiction of the circlet (a circle bearing the motto) and the collar; the former is shown either outside or on top of
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#17329514885439176-403: The Premier League a year before in an interview with London Evening Standard . Shittu made his Watford debut, where he made his first start and played the whole game, as well as, being booked, in a 2–1 loss against Everton . Since making his debut, Shittu became a first regular for the side in the Premier League despite being left out of the squad on several occasions and has been praised by
9324-521: The Premier League, he made regular appearances for the Bolton reserves team, playing with the likes of Nicky Hunt before his release. In May 2010, it was reported that Shittu was a target for Kayserispor of the Turkish league. However, Shittu rejected the move, citing to stay in the UK. On 1 September 2010, the club announced that they had a come to an agreement with Shittu to release him from his contract. By
9472-482: The Top 40 at #44. Dizzee's third album, Maths + English , was released on 4 June 2007. He stated in an interview before the album's release that "Maths" refers to producing, in terms of beats, deals and money and "English" to writing lyrics. The first single off this album, "Sirens", was released on 21 May. The album was one of the 12 nominees for the 2007 Mercury Prize , which ultimately went to Klaxons ' album Myths of
9620-460: The United Kingdom; those who would formerly have met the criteria for the medal were instead made eligible for the MBE. In 2004, a report entitled A Matter of Honour: Reforming Our Honours System by a Commons select committee recommended phasing out the Order of the British Empire, as its title was "now considered to be unacceptable, being thought to embody values that are no longer shared by many of
9768-507: The Watford supporters. Shittu scored his first goal for the club in a 2–2 draw against Newcastle United in the League Cup on 7 November 2006. He powered a header past Newcastle goalkeeper Steve Harper to give Watford the lead. However Watford went on to lose the match on penalties. In a 4–1 loss against Middlesbrough on 7 April 2007, Shittu set up a goal for Damien Francis to only goal for
9916-450: The addition of a vertical pearl grey stripe in the centre for awards in the military division). From time to time the order was expanded: there was an increase in the maximum permitted number of recipients in 1933, and a further increase in 1937. During the Second World War, as had been the case during and after World War I, the number of military awards was greatly increased; between 1939 and 1946 there were more than 33,000 appointments to
10064-517: The background. In August 2020 Dizzee Rascal announced his seventh studio album, titled E3 AF , which was then released on 30 October 2020. The album peaked at number 13 on the UK albums chart. In November 2023, he released a single titled "How Did I Get So Calm" from his forthcoming eighth studio album "Don't Take It Personal", which released on 9 February 2024. When starting to make music in his teenage years, Dizzee Rascal "learned to rap fast" over drum and bass tracks with 170-180 bpm, in contrast to
10212-506: The book Britpop and the English Music Tradition (2010) how Dizzee Rascal alongside Sway and M.I.A. created music that explored new soundscapes with new technologies, with lyrics expressing anger at Britain's "racialized" subordination of minority groups and that the innovation that generates new musical forms like grime and dubstep that are, inevitably, politically engaged. The chart success of grime-influenced artists like him
10360-468: The cathedral. That year, Commonwealth awards made up 40% of all OBEs and MBEs awarded (and 35% of all living recipients of the higher awards). Gradually that proportion reduced as independent states within the Commonwealth established their own systems of honours . The last Canadian recommendation for the Order of the British Empire was an MBE for gallantry gazetted in 1966, a year before the creation of
10508-418: The circlet. In 1929, to bring the order into line with the other orders of chivalry, members of the first class of the order (GBE) were provided with mantles, hats and collars. Only Knights/Dames Grand Cross wear these elaborate vestments; the hat is now rarely, if ever, worn. Use of the mantle is limited to important occasions (such as quadrennial services and coronations ). The mantle is always worn with
10656-532: The club in the game. Shittu scored his first Premier League goal on 5 May 2007 in a 2–0 win at Reading . Despite missing out, due to injuries, Shittu went on to make twenty–four appearances and scoring two times in all competitions in his first season at Watford. For his performance, Shittu was nominated for the Watford Observer Player of the Season Trophy, but finished fourth instead. Ahead of
10804-504: The club on 30 April 2001, in a 3–2 win over Barnet . At the end of the season, Shittu appeared two times for the side in the Football League Third Division play-off before returning to his parent club, having "met the maximum number of days allowed" at Blackpool and the club was promoted after beating 4–2 Leyton Orient in the play-off finals . During his time there, he became a first team regular at Blackpool and became
10952-473: The club's fan favourite. In the summer of 2001, Shittu was linked with a move away from Charlton, with Blackpool keen on signing him, but the move never materialised. But instead in October 2001, he was loaned out to Queens Park Rangers . Shittu's debut for Rangers as a loanee, away at Peterborough on 23 October 2001 in a Football League One fixture, was rather inauspicious ending in his being sent off in
11100-444: The collar. Although the mantle was introduced in 1929, very few mantles would have been produced prior to the 1937 design changes, as there were few occasions for wearing them in the intervening years. On certain days designated by the sovereign, known as " collar days ", members attending formal events may wear the order's collar over their military uniform, formal day dress, evening wear or robes of office. Collars are returned upon
11248-510: The conditions they live in, might not be stable." The single " Dance Wiv Me ", featuring Calvin Harris and Chrome, was released through the label on 7 July 2008; the track became Jo Whiley 's Pet Sound for the Week beginning 2 June 2008, thus gaining a large amount of radio airtime. The single charted at Number 1 on download sales alone, a week before its physical release. Dizzee's next two singles, " Bonkers " and " Holiday ", were also released under
11396-479: The country's population". The committee further suggested changing the name of the award to the Order of British Excellence, and changing the rank of Commander to Companion (as the former was said to have a "militaristic ring"), as well as advocating for the abolition of knighthoods and damehoods; the government, however, was not of the opinion that a case for change had been made, and the aforementioned suggestions and recommendations were not, therefore, pursued. In
11544-403: The death of their owners, but other insignia may be retained. The six office-holders of the order wear pearl-grey mantles lined with rose-pink, having on the right side a purple shield charged with the roundel from the badge. Each of these office-holders wears a unique badge of office, suspended from a gold chain worn around the neck. The British Empire Medal is made of silver. On the obverse
11692-520: The derby on 19 April 2003, in a 2–0 win over Brentford . Despite missing out three matches, due to a groin injury sustained in November, He went on to be a part of the team that made it to the Division Two play-off final in 2003 where Rangers were narrowly beaten by Cardiff and the team that won promotion the following season. He made a total of 182 appearances in four seasons and scored 17 goals. In
11840-607: The distinction between ranks in military operational gallantry awards will cease'. The reforms affected the order at various levels: for example the automatic award each year of a GBE to the Lord Mayor of London ceased; the OBE replaced the Imperial Service Order as an award for civil servants and the number of MBEs awarded each year was significantly increased. As part of these reforms the British Empire Medal stopped being awarded by
11988-429: The fifth school, he was excluded from all classes except music. He also used to attend YATI (Young Actors Theatre Islington ). One of his teachers at school was the comedian Shazia Mirza , who taught him science. He began making music on the school's computer, encouraged by his music teacher Joseph Robson, and during the summer holidays attended a music workshop organised by Tower Hamlets Summer University , of which he
12136-448: The first grime tracks, called " Eskimo ". In 2005, music critic Sasha Frere-Jones observed that despite Dizzee's large mainstream exposure, grime still was not having a commercial breakthrough in the US, although it was "becoming familiar". His DJ, DJ Semtex, said in 2004, "the biggest conflict I have is with major labels because they still don't get it". Andy Bennett and Jon Stratton highlight in
12284-399: The first round of League Cup. Shittu then scored his first league appearance of the season on 25 October 2014, in a 1–0 win over Cardiff City . Two weeks later on 8 November 2014, Shittu scored again, in a 3–2 loss against Brentford . However, Shittu was dropped from the squad as the 2014–15 season progressed and never played again this season, spending time at the reserve instead. During
12432-401: The first six league matches before dropped for two matches following his performance in a 5–1 loss against Derby County on 16 September 2013. But following Mark Beevers ’ injury, Shittu returned to the first team as captain on 28 September 2013, in a 2–0 win over Leeds United . Shittu then scored his first goal of the season on 2 November 2013, in a 2–2 draw against Burnley . However, Shittu
12580-402: The first team, coming on as a substitute in the 78th minute, in a 3–2 win over Brighton & Hove Albion . After the match, Shittu later credited England Rugby player Lawrence Dallaglio as an inspiration to recover his injury. However, in October, Shittu suffered a medial knee ligament during a 1–0 win over West Ham United , resulting him out for six weeks. After returning to the first team
12728-537: The following month, Shittu scored his first goal of the season on 27 November 2004, in a 1–0 win over Cardiff City , which turns out to be a winning goal and scored again on 28 December 2004, in a 1–0 loss against Crewe Alexandra . Shittu went on to score two more goals later in the 2004–05 season against Ipswich Town and Sunderland . As the 2004–05 season, Shittu managed to regain his first team place since returning from injury and went on to make thirty–seven appearances and scoring four times in all competitions. In
12876-515: The former was to be responsible for recording all proceedings connected with the order, issuing warrants under the seal of the order and making arrangements for investitures, while the latter (at that time the Permanent Secretary to the Treasury ) was responsible for collecting and tabulating the names of those who were to receive an award. The office of Dean was added in 1957. The King of Arms
13024-401: The governments of overseas dominions to make their own nominations; Canada and South Africa began doing so in 1942, followed by Australia, New Zealand and other Commonwealth realms. In May 1957, forty years after the foundation of the order, it was announced that St Paul's Cathedral was to serve as the church of the order, and in 1960 a chapel was dedicated for its use within the crypt of
13172-450: The highest class of the order (GBE). The designs of all these items underwent major changes in 1937. The badge is worn by all members of the order; the size, colour and design depends on the class of award. The badge for all classes is in the form of a cross patonce (having the arms growing broader and floriated toward the end) with a medallion in the centre, the obverse of which bears a crowned image of George V and Queen Mary within
13320-611: The honours system, calling it "a preposterous charade". The order has attracted some criticism for its naming having connection with the idea of the now-extinct British Empire . Benjamin Zephaniah , a British poet of Jamaican and Barbadian descent, publicly rejected appointment as an Officer in 2003 because, he asserted, it reminded him of "thousands of years of brutality". He also said that "it reminds me of how my foremothers were raped and my forefathers brutalised". Danny Shittu Daniel Olusola Shittu (born 2 September 1980)
13468-446: The insignia to Buckingham Palace and by ceasing to make reference to their honour, but they still hold the honour unless and until annulled by the monarch. In 2003, The Sunday Times published a list of the people who had rejected the Order of the British Empire, including David Bowie , John Cleese , Nigella Lawson , Elgar Howarth , L. S. Lowry , George Melly , and J. G. Ballard . In addition, Ballard voiced his opposition to
13616-624: The junior post-nominal letters. The British sovereign is the sovereign of the order and appoints all other officers of the order (by convention, on the advice of the governments of the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth realms ). The second-most senior officer is the Grand Master (a 'Prince of the Blood Royal, or other exalted personage' appointed by the sovereign, who, by virtue of their appointment, becomes 'the First or Principal Knight Grand Cross of
13764-401: The label and made his first signings, Klass A and Newham Generals . The label was formed and is owned by Dizzee Rascal, and is co-run by Dizzee's manager, Cage, label manager, Laurence Ezra, tour manager Paddy Stewart and executive producer Teriy Keys. According to Cage, Dirtee Stank exists to promote gifted artists with "social problems" that might scare off other labels. "People who, through
13912-519: The latter. Knights and Dames Commander and Commanders may display the circlet, but not the collar, surrounding their arms. The badge is depicted suspended from the collar or circlet. See List of current honorary knights and dames of the Order of the British Empire Only the monarch can annul an honour. The Honours Forfeiture Committee considers cases and makes recommendations for forfeiture. An individual can renounce their honour by returning
14060-463: The left breast, by Knights and Dames Grand Cross; Knights and Dames Commander wear a smaller star composed of 'four equal points and four lesser'. The star is not worn by the more junior classes. Prior to 1937 each star had in the centre a gold medallion with a figure of Britannia, surrounded by a crimson circlet inscribed with the motto of the order ('For God and the Empire'); since 1937 the effigies of King George V and Queen Mary have been shown within
14208-528: The mainstream and became the country's first rapper to achieve international recognition. After signing with independent label XL Recordings in 2002, the rapper released his self-produced debut album Boy in da Corner in 2003. which received widespread critical acclaim and earned him the Mercury Prize in 2003, eventually being certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry . It
14356-569: The medal 'for gallantry', which had come to be known as the Empire Gallantry Medal , were given permission to use the postnominal letters EGM (and at the same time to add a laurel branch emblem to the ribbon of the medal); however, in 1940, awards of the EGM ceased and all holders of the medal were instructed to exchange it for a new and more prestigious gallantry award: the George Cross . In 1941,
14504-547: The medal of the order 'for meritorious service' was renamed the British Empire Medal , and the following year its recipients were granted the right to use the postnominal letters BEM. During the war, the BEM came to be used to recognise acts of bravery which did not merit the award of a George Cross or George Medal , a use which continued until the introduction of the Queen's Gallantry Medal in 1974. The designs of insignia of
14652-449: The medal. The colour of the riband was also changed: twenty years earlier, prior to the order's establishment, Queen Mary had made it known that pink would be her preferred colour for the riband of the proposed new order, but, in the event, purple was chosen. Following her appointment as Grand Master of the order in 1936 a change was duly made and since 9 March 1937 the riband of the order has been 'rose pink edged with pearl grey’ (with
14800-414: The move to happen. However, the move collapsed over personal terms and wage problems. Despite this, Shittu remained keen on moving to Rangers. Shittu left Watford in August 2008 to join Premier League side Bolton Wanderers for a fee of £2m plus further add-ons. He made 69 appearances scoring 8 times for Watford between 2006–2008. Shittu joined Premier League club Bolton Wanderers on 6 August 2008, on
14948-469: The names of the former are written out in their fullest forms. Male clergy of the Church of England or the Church of Scotland do not use the title Sir (unless they were knighted before being ordained) as they do not receive the accolade (they are not dubbed "knight" with a sword), although they do append the post-nominal letters ; dames do not receive the accolade, and therefore female clergy are free to use
15096-401: The next two games against Fulham and Arsenal ., but then did not make another appearance until 28 December in a 1–0 loss at home to Wigan Athletic . However, Shittu struggled to become a first team regular at Bolton Wanderers, spending most of the season on a substitute bench and his own injury concern. But he stayed at the club after being linked with a loan move to Derby County , which
15244-449: The numbers restricted to the order as full members do. Although the Order of the British Empire has by far the highest number of members of the British orders of chivalry, with more than 100,000 living members worldwide, there are fewer appointments to knighthoods than in other orders. From time to time, individuals may be promoted to a higher grade within the Order, thereby ceasing usage of
15392-473: The only thing that can hold back a scream", have given him a sound that hip hop heads can embrace as something new and original in the hip hop scene. Later in the year he collaborated with the Basement Jaxx on their third album, Kish Kash on the track "Lucky Star". The track was released as a single in November 2003 and gave Dizzee his third top 30 hit. The third and final single, taken from his debut album,
15540-605: The order alongside its own honours until the establishment of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 1996. Other Commonwealth realms have continued to use the Order of the British Empire alongside their own honours. In 1993 the Prime Minister, John Major , instituted a reform of the honours system with the aim 'that exceptional service or achievement will be more widely recognised; that greater importance will be given to voluntary service; that automatic honours will end; that
15688-408: The order and medal were altered in 1937, prior to the coronation of King George VI , 'in commemoration of the reign of King George V and Queen Mary, during which the Order was founded'. The figure of Britannia at the centre of the badge of the order was replaced with an image of the crowned heads of the late King and Queen Mary, and the words 'Instituted by King George V' were added to the reverse of
15836-409: The order was celebrated with a service at St Paul's Cathedral. The order is limited to 300 Knights and Dames Grand Cross, 845 Knights and Dames Commander, and 8,960 Commanders. There are no limits applied to the total number of members of the fourth and fifth classes, but no more than 858 officers and 1,464 members may be appointed per year. Foreign appointees, as honorary members, do not contribute to
15984-426: The order, to which serving personnel would in future be appointed. The classes were the same as for the Civil Division (as it was now termed), but military awards were distinguished by the addition of a central vertical red stripe to the purple riband of the civil awards. In 1920 appointment as an MBE 'for an act of gallantry' was granted for the first time, to Sydney Frank Blanck Esq, who had rescued an injured man from
16132-549: The record label, and these two again charted at Number 1. Dizzee then released his 4th album on the label (Tongue N' Cheek) which along with three number ones spawned the top 10 hit Dirtee Cash . As of August 2011, the Newham Generals (D Double E & Footsie), Smurfie Syco and Pepper are signed to the label. In 2014, Merky ACE was added to the Dirtee Stank line up. During the 2008 US presidential elections , Dizzee gave
16280-586: The same Order'). The position of Grand Master has been held by the following people: In addition to the sovereign and the grand master , the order has six further officers: At its foundation the order was served by three officers: the King of Arms, the Registrar & Secretary and the Gentleman Usher of the Purple Rod. In 1922 the Prelate was added, and the office of Registrar was separated from that of Secretary:
16428-419: The season Shittu finished the 2012–13 season, making forty–four appearances and scoring two times in all competitions. For his performance, Shittu was also voted player of the year for 2013. In addition, Shittu signed a two–year contract with the club, keeping him until 2015. In the 2013–14 season, Shittu continued to remain as the club's captain in the absence of Robinson, who still injured, and started for
16576-499: The season on 4 March 2008, in a 1–1 draw against Norwich City . After a successful 2007–08 season with Watford in which Shittu scored 9 goals in all competitions, he was named in the PFA Championship team of the year. Following the club's failure reach promotion back to the Premier League, Shittu was linked a move away from Watford, with Rangers keen on signing him. Watford accepted a bid from Rangers for Shittu and expected
16724-487: The season well when he scored his first goal of the season, in a 4–0 win over Mansfield Town on 7 September 2002 and scored again two weeks later, on 17 September 2002, in a 3–-0 win over Huddersfield Town . It wasn't until on 2 February 2003, Shittu scored again, in a 4–2 win over Chesterfield. Shittu then went on to score three more goals between 15 February 2003 and 4 March 2003, against Port Vale , Swindon Town and Huddersfield Town. Shittu scored an opening goal in
16872-562: The season, Shittu was awarded for the club's PFA Community Champion for 2013–14, as well as, the PFA Player in the Community at Football League Awards ceremony. At the end of the season, making eleven appearances and scoring two times in all competitions, Shittu was among eighteen players to be released by the club following their relegation in the League One. In March 2001, Shittu, just 19 at
17020-459: The season, in a 3–2 loss against Leicester City . Despite missing out once in the league (in which he made forty–five appearances in the league), Shittu went on to make forty–six appearances and scoring four times in all competitions. In the summer transfer window of 2006, Shittu became a subject of a transfer speculation from Premier League clubs, but the club won't sell him for less than £3 million. On 3 August 2006, Queens Park Rangers accepted
17168-454: The slower tempos of UK Garage. He also recalls being influenced by crunk ( Three 6 Mafia , Lil Jon ), grunge music, Black Sabbath and by Timbaland 's work around that time. Dizzee Rascal once told author Ben Thompson in an interview with The Observer magazine that "everything I do is for the music – I want to master it like Bruce Lee mastered martial arts". Dizzee Rascal worked closely with his mentor Wiley , who created one of
17316-581: The song peaked number 32. On 6 February 2011, it was announced Dizzee would support the Red Hot Chili Peppers at their Knebworth House show in the summer. On New Year's Day 2011, Dizzee Rascal released DirteeTV.com alongside the Newham Generals, D Double E and Footsie. The 25-track mixtape was released as a free download, and included features from fellow rappers JME, Kano, Scrufizzer, Example, Rapid, Chronik, Hyper and Smurfie Syco . The mixtape featured new and old tracks by Dizzee Rascal. In 2012 he
17464-455: The standard of the George Medal (even though, as appointments to an order of chivalry, they were listed before it on the Order of Wear . In contrast to awards for meritorious service, which usually appear without a citation, there were often citations for gallantry awards, some detailed and graphic. From 14 January 1958, these awards were designated Commander, Officer or Member of the Order of
17612-456: The summer transfer window. At one point, Shittu was on the verge of joining financially strugglers, Portsmouth . However, his move to Portsmouth broke down after Manager Gary Megson admitted the chances of moving went “impasse”. He also turned down a move to Sheffield United on loan. Shittu did not make a single appearance during the 2009–10 season, only managing to make four appearances as an unused substitute. During Shittu's absence from
17760-536: The time of his departure, Shittu reportedly cost the club “more than £160,000 a game.” After leaving Bolton Wanderers, Shittu was offered a trial at Celtic , the trial never went ahead, as Shittu reportedly refused a week trial by them. He signed for Millwall on a three-month contract, on 20 October 2010 and made his Millwall debut three days later, on 23 October 2010, in a 2–0 win over Derby County. Since making his Millwall debut, Shittu made an impressive string of performances that Manager Kenny Jackett offered him
17908-437: The time, received his first call up by the Nigeria for a friendly against Libya , but did not play. Shittu made his international debut for Nigeria against Paraguay on 26 March 2002, coming on as a second-half substitute, in a 1–1 draw. After several years absence from the international commitment, Shittu was called up by the national team for the first team in years. He was a regular under coach Berti Vogts and played
18056-506: The title Dame . Knights and Dames Grand Cross use the post-nominal GBE; Knights Commander, KBE; Dames Commander, DBE; Commanders, CBE; Officers, OBE; and Members, MBE. The post-nominal for the British Empire Medal is BEM. Members of all classes of the order are assigned positions in the order of precedence . Wives of male members of all classes also feature on the order of precedence, as do sons, daughters and daughters-in-law of Knights Grand Cross and Knights Commander; relatives of Ladies of
18204-558: The title Jezebel . He made his US concert debut on 7 February 2004 at Volume in Williamsburg , Brooklyn . In 2004, Dizzee Rascal won the NME Award for Innovation . His second album, Showtime , was released in September of the same year, eclipsing the peak of his debut album by entering the UK Albums Chart at #8. The first single from the album, released two weeks earlier in August 2004,
18352-577: The titles Sir for men and Dame for women before their forenames, except with honorary awards. King George V founded the order to fill gaps in the British honours system : In particular, George V wished to create an order to honour the many thousands of individuals from across the Empire who had served in a variety of non-combat roles during the First World War . From its foundation the order consisted of five classes (GBE, KBE/DBE, CBE, OBE and MBE) and
18500-438: The track "Here 2 China". Dizzee Rascal's album The Fifth was released in 2013. The lead single was " Goin' Crazy " featuring Robbie Williams . In June 2016, Dizzee Rascal collaborated with Calvin Harris for the third time on the single " Hype ", which reached number 34 on the UK charts. A year later, he released the single "Space" with a livestreamed teaser trailer and announced his sixth studio album, titled Raskit , which
18648-403: Was " Jus' a Rascal ", which became his fourth top 30 success. The song was also featured in the film Kidulthood released in 2006. "Jezebel" was not a single from the album, but was well received, gaining exposure and popularity on the underground scene. The song told the tale of a young London girl, who through years of going to parties, getting drunk, doing drugs and having sex earned herself
18796-467: Was a childhood friend of rapper Dizzee Rascal , who described Shittu as "like a big brother". When he was seventeen years old, Shittu was on the verge of going to university, studying computer science for a degree. However, Shittu decided against going to university, having realised that: ‘I can't work in an office all my life – I'm going to be a footballer’’ and had ambitions by becoming a professional footballer. Shittu wrote letters to over 92 clubs for
18944-534: Was also awarded the Junior Lions Player of the Year at the end of the season. The 2014–15 season saw Shittu continuing to rehabilitate his injury and did not appear in the first team at the start of the season Nevertheless, Shittu did feature in the pre–season friendly match against Bromley on 21 July 2014 and then made his first appearance of the season on 12 August 2014, in a 1–0 win over Wycombe Wanderers in
19092-465: Was also expected to have a collaboration with Snoop Dogg on either his new album or Snoop Dogg's new album Reincarnated . His first collaboration with DJ Fresh , " The Power " was the third single from Fresh's third studio album, released in September 2012. Dizzee performed during the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics . On Calvin Harris 's third studio album, 18 Months , Dizzee Rascal paired up with Harris and Dillon Francis to create
19240-462: Was arrested and held on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon after allegedly approaching a motorist with a baseball bat in a road rage incident at Sevenoaks Way, Orpington . Dizzee Rascal said in 2010 that he planned not to use drugs or alcohol at all in the future. He told The Independent , "I'm not having any alcohol. No weed. I'm not doing anything – except some boxing to release energy." In 2011, however, when asked what his favourite drink
19388-456: Was awarded the prestigious Mercury Prize for the best album of 2003. He was the youngest person at 19 years old to do so and the second rapper, after Ms. Dynamite the previous year. The album was also chosen as the No. 1 album of the year by Planet Sound , and as one of the top 50 albums of the year by Rolling Stone . His unique style, as "words pour out at a high pitch and pace, as if syllables are
19536-442: Was demoted to the substitute in number of matches by the end of 2013 before his return to the first team on 26 December 2013 against Watford was short–lived when he received a red card in early first half, in a 4–0. However, towards the end of the season, Shittu was sidelined again that ruled him out for the rest of the season. Nevertheless, Shittu went on to make twenty–three appearances and scoring once in all competitions. Shittu
19684-455: Was dropped out the squad following the 23-man squad was made and was reportedly not interested playing in the tournament. Shittu later reflected on his international career, stating that he's proud of the international caps he earned. In addition outside of football, Shittu has run Eastside Academy in London since 2002. Shittu also has interests in business, which he inherited from his family and
19832-522: Was during an interview with GQ , he answered "Do I drink [alcohol] now? To be honest with you, the whole living clean vibe didn't last long. My biggest mistake was probably saying it in an interview, to be fair. I tried living mad clean – but I like partying as much as anyone else." In November 2013, Rascal received an honorary Doctorate of the Arts from the University of East London . He was appointed Member of
19980-528: Was eventually dropped from the squad in September 2010. Although he was called up by the national team a year later, Shittu remained out of the first team. In January 2013, Shittu joined the Nigerian squad for the African Cup of Nations tournament. However, the club were unwilling to let Shittu joined up the side for the tournament and because of this, Millwall would face sanctions as a result. Eventually, Shittu
20128-402: Was first announced at the end of December 2006, and is available to recipients of all levels of the order, as well as to holders of the British Empire Medal . The pin design is not unique to any level. The pin features the badge of the order, enclosed in a circle of ribbon of its colours of pink and grey. Lapel pins must be purchased separately by a member of the order. The creation of such a pin
20276-440: Was hospitalised, So Solid Crew member "Megaman" – real name Dwayne Vincent – was questioned about the incident, but was released by Cypriot police. Following the success of single "I Luv U" and the album, the second single from Boy in da Corner was " Fix Up, Look Sharp ". The single, released in August 2003, gave Dizzee his first UK Top 20 single and also became the biggest hit from his debut album. In September, Dizzee
20424-469: Was made a substantive member and subsequently styled as Sir Terry Wogan). Although initially intended to recognise meritorious service, the order began to also be awarded for gallantry. There were an increased number of cases in the Second World War for service personnel and civilians including the merchant navy, police, emergency services and civil defence, mostly MBEs but with a small number of OBEs and CBEs. Such awards were for gallantry that did not reach
20572-508: Was open to both women and men; provision was also made for conferring honorary awards on foreign recipients. At the same time, alongside the order, the Medal of the Order of the British Empire was instituted, to serve as a lower award granting recipients affiliation but not membership. The first investiture took place at Ibrox Stadium , as part of a royal visit to the Glasgow shipyards, with the appointment of Alexander Ure, 1st Baron Strathclyde as
20720-540: Was producing a Dizzee track; at the Evolution Festival in Newcastle , and when on tour supporting The Prodigy , he confirmed that two new singles called "Road Rage" and " Dirtee Cash ", both of which featured on the album, would be released. "Dirtee Cash" peaked at No. 10 and Road Rage was never released as a single. At the 30th annual Brit Awards , Dizzee Rascal won the award for Best British Male. He later performed
20868-566: Was recommended in Sir Hayden Phillips ' review of the honours system in 2004. The Chapel of the Order of the British Empire is in St Paul's Cathedral . It occupies the far eastern end of the cathedral crypt and was dedicated in 1960. The only heraldic banners normally on display in the chapel are those of the Sovereign of the Order of the British Empire and of the Grand Master of the Order of
21016-546: Was released on 21 July 2017, peaking at number 10 on the UK albums chart. Later that year, he collaborated with French rapper Orelsan on the song "Zone" (also featuring Nekfeu ). Dizzee Rascal released an EP titled Don't Gas Me in September 2018. The EP also marked the first time Dizzee and Skepta worked on a track together, releasing Money Right which peaked at number 68 on the UK singles chart. He also began appearing in Ladbrokes adverts on television, with "Bonkers" playing in
21164-515: Was released to universal critical acclaim in August 2003, entering the UK Top 40 at #40. The album would peak at #23. In the same week the album was released, whilst performing with Roll Deep Crew in Cyprus, Dizzee was stabbed six times. Many tabloids suggested that this event was connected to an apparent feud between Dizzee and garage act So Solid Crew , and his pinching Lisa Maffia 's buttocks. After Dizzee
21312-520: Was revealed that he was to collaborate with Colombian popstar Shakira on the English version of " Loca ", the lead single of her album Sale el Sol . He stated that "I know it sounds a bit mad now, but you'll see it and see what's going on, it's me doing something different man, on a merengue tip". On the week of 14 October 2010, Dizzee made his first appearance on the US Billboard Hot 100 after
21460-520: Was seven years old and raised in the "tough area of London's East End". Growing up as "one of seven brothers and sisters", Shittu started out his football career in the youth team of Carshalton Athletic of the Isthmian League , but struggled and was released. Shittu grew up idolising former England and Arsenal defender Sol Campbell , who Shittu grew up just down the road from in the East End. Shittu
21608-516: Was titled "Stand Up Tall"; it was written and produced by grime producer DJ Youngstar of Pulse-X. The title track was featured on the soundtrack for the first FIFA Street video game. The second single " Dream ", another top 20 hit, was released in November 2004. It sampled (and used the chorus of) Captain Sensible 's song "Happy Talk", originally from the makers of Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific . The "Dream" music video consisted of
21756-526: Was to be given for services rendered in the UK and overseas. Today the majority of recipients are UK citizens, though a number of Commonwealth realms outside the UK continue to make appointments to the order. Honorary awards may be made to citizens of other nations of which the order's sovereign is not the head of state. The five classes of appointment to the Order are, from highest grade to lowest grade: The senior two ranks of Knight or Dame Grand Cross and Knight or Dame Commander entitle their members to use
21904-409: Was turned down. He continued to stay at the club throughout the season despite interests from Birmingham City , Newcastle United and Sunderland . At the end of the 2008–-09 season, Shittu went on to make 10 league appearances for Bolton in his first season at the club, nine of which were starts. Ahead of the 2009–10 season, Shittu was linked a move away from the club and was expecting to leave in
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