The UK rapper – who has sickle cell anaemia – released Hidden Pain featuring singer Leke, in partnership with NHS Give Blood this month to encourage people to donate – especially to save the lives of black patients with his genetic conditions. Filmed in a University College hospital ward, the music video sees the 30-year-old suffering a sickle cell crisis, comforted by his family, wheelchair-bound and rapping with other people – including his own mother – living with sickle cell. Speaking exclusively to Metro.co.uk the star, real name Alidor Gaspar, spoke of his shock when learning of the most recent statistics around donors.

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