Aaron Davis, most famously known as Bugzy Malone, is a British rapper and actor hailing from Manchester, England. Born on December 20, 1990, he is considered a key figure in instigating a "grime revival," shifting the UK urban music scene away from commercial sounds. He is also recognized as the first grime artist from Manchester to achieve commercial success in the UK. Bugzy Malone's early life was marked by poverty and involvement in criminal activities from a young age, leading to his expulsion from school and imprisonment. After his release, he initially pursued boxing before dedicating himself to music.
Bugzy Malone's music career began in 2010 with his debut mixtape, SwaggaMan. He gained wider recognition through freestyles on YouTube channels and subsequent mixtapes. His EPs, including Walk with Me and Facing Time, charted in the UK Albums Chart. Bugzy Malone has also ventured into acting, appearing in Guy Ritchie's film The Gentlemen. In recent years, he has continued to release music and build his brand, becoming one of the wealthiest rappers in the UK, with an estimated net worth of around $2 million in 2024.
