I was like 14 and decided I wanted to be a rapper, so I needed a hip rapper name. I was with one of my friends in class and literally went through a thesaurus. I saw "temper" and thought, "I like this, but it's too much." My friend was like, "What about Tinie for tiny," and that was that.
Tinie TempahI can wear a suit, sweatpants, a long tee shirt, and a denim jacket all at the same time.
Tinie TempahThere's this other girl called Lykke Li from Sweden - I really want to collaborate with her, that'd be great. Obviously Kanye West as well, and Drake would be pretty amazing.
Tinie TempahWhen I feel like I'm renowned enough, I'd love to do a heritage-type line, but that takes time.
Tinie TempahI really want to work with Adele, I think she's amazing. Lykke Li as well. I love them both. I'd also like to work with The Script. I met them in Australia and we just got on like a house on fire.
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