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.

My glasses are from Cutler & Gross. They're not prescription: I just love wearing them. I used to wear Ray-Ban a lot and then I realised that a lot of the things I've started going for are a little bit more refined. I liked the fact that I was supporting a British brand, somebody I could have a relationship with and people that I could talk to.

I'm merely a fan of fashion from high end to streetwear, from Nike to Comme des Garcons.

This is the kind of fashion I grew up on - a good pair of trainers, great denim - and I will always love high-end streetwear.

Grime is a particular style of music. You've got electro, funk and garage; grime is its darker side. It's constantly evolving.

Artists take on an alias that's suitable for their style of music. Everyone had a nickname when they were younger.

People used to say poems were different to songs but I don't think they are.