who is big zuu

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Big Zuu, whose real name is Zuhair Hassan, is an English rapper, singer, songwriter, DJ, and television personality from West London, born on August 19, 1995. He is known for his involvement in the UK grime scene as a member of the MTP crew (My Team Paid) along with his cousin AJ Tracey, and he initially recorded demos at a local youth center. His music is influenced by old school artists like Tupac Shakur and Skepta. Outside music, Big Zuu is widely recognized for presenting the TV cooking show Big Zuu's Big Eats , where he cooks for touring stand-up comedians; the show has won him two Bafta TV Awards in 2022. He also hosts other TV programs and has documented a spiritual pilgrimage to Mecca. Before fame, he studied community development and youth work and worked as a mentor for young children.

His background is culturally diverse, with his mother from Sierra Leone and his father from Lebanon, and he grew up in the Mozart Estate in West London. Big Zuu has gained acclaim both as a performer on stage and as a charismatic television host and public figure within British entertainment.