I was physically abused and I retaliated.

I am proud of what I've done.

I believe it is my duty as a performer to raise issues in the world of things we're afraid to look at.

Youve got all these books on self help, getting to know yourself, doing the right thing, eating the so-called right foods, even down to what books you have on your shelves. People are encouraged to look to themselves first as opposed to being a part of society.

What shocks me is that so many people leave care and become homeless, and when you're homeless you get into crime, prostitution and drugs, and it is a vicious circle. That's what we need to change.

When you've been raised in care, rap music isn't just about guns and sexism. They're talking about real things you can hang on to, problems of identity that you have sympathy with. It's not just about the music, with rap: when I was in care, it meant a whole lot more than that.

I want to prove that you don't have to come from Oxford University or Rada - and you don't have to have parents that support you - to succeed.