Jamel Bousbaa (born 15 November 1990[1]), known professionally as Potter Payper, is a British rapper and songwriter from Barking, London.[2][3][4] In 2021, he signed to the UK division of Def Jam Recordings. In 2022, "Gangsteritus" - recorded with Tiggs Da Author - became his first UK Top 40 single[5] after its use in Top Boy.[6]
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Birth name | Jamel Bousbaa |
Also known as | Potter |
Born | (1990-11-15) 15 November 1990 (age 31) |
Origin | Barking, London, England |
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Years active | 2010–present |
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Website | https://potterpayper.com/ |
Jamel Bousbaa was born to an Irish mother and an Algerian father. He grew up on the Gascoigne Estate in Barking, London being raised by his grandmother.[7][8][9][10][11]
Potter has had on and off trouble with the law throughout his life. On August 13 2015 Potter Payper was arrested during the execution of a warrant at an address in Clacton, Essex, following an investigation into the "Frankie" county drug line, which resulted in charges of; one count of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug and one count of conspiring to supply a Class A drug. He was jailed for five years and four months.[12] He was released in June 2020.[13]
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The Philosophers Chrome |
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Training Day |
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Training Day 2 |
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Training Day 3 |
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Thanks for Waiting[15] |
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One Time |
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Pay Per View |
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Regina Vs Jamel Bousbaa |
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2020 Vision |
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"2020 Vision Freestyle" | 2020 | 41 | 28 | — | Non-album single | |
"Purpose" | 64 | — | — | Training Day 3 | ||
"Science" | 79 | — | — | |||
"Slumdog Millionaire" | 100 | — | — | |||
"Topshottas Freestyle" | 2021 | 60 | — | — | Non-album single | |
"Catch Up" (feat. M Huncho) | 70 | 33 | — | Thanks For Waiting | ||
"Gangsteritus" (with Tiggs Da Author) | 2022 | 12 | 5 | 30 |
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After some time away, Potter Payper has finally been released from prison. The rapper’s return was announced after one of his friend’s shared a video online of him leaving prison.
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