Stormzy has won praise after performing at a fan’s father’s funeral, after he got in touch with the grime star via Twitter.
Earlier this month, Stormzy was contacted by Nasir Bockarie, a fan who explained that his father had died on the same day as his graduation.
Explaining that he and his father had enjoyed Stormzy’s track ‘Blinded By Your Grace’ together, Nasir asked: “Would love it if you could [perform] this at his funeral next Thursday… Don’t worry if you can’t, I just thought I’d try my luck.”
Bro my Dad passed away on the day of my graduation last week Friday. Our favourite song of yours was blinded by your grace. Would love it if you could preform this at his funeral next Thursday 21st December. Don’t worry if you can’t, I just thought I’d try my luck ?? #Hopeful
December 15, 2017
True to form, Stormzy responded a day later, requesting that Nasir follow him back on Twitter so that he could send him a private message.
On Thursday (21 December), a photo of Stormzy honouring his word and performing the song at the funeral ceremony was posted on Twitter.
@GodsSonNB7 @Stormzy1 you blessed us today stormzy such a kind thing to do for my friend. Thank you ❤️ pic.twitter.com/fGJL5V20tr
Massive respect for @Stormzy1 for honouring this…God Bless You ?? pic.twitter.com/Ad3w2Bsawh
What an amazing gesture by stormzy @Stormzy1 to take time out to perform at @GodsSonNB7 ‘s dads funeral! What a send off! RIP ?❤️ pic.twitter.com/9gb5pEZxeQ — Lamin Sankoh (@Lams1992) December 21, 2017
Stormzy’s good deed was quickly circulated on social media, winning the ‘Big For Your Boots’ rapper a lot of praise in the process for doing such a kind thing for one of his fans in his time of need:
Oh my God. Stormzy has always been the best boy but this is the sweetest. I can’t believe that’s real. What a blessed boy. ????
I’m crying ?? what an amazing person Stormzy is ?❤️ https://t.co/PZWJ9DHmDR
Stormzy just looks like that kind of person that everyone loves and would do anything for anyone. This proves it, amazing ❤️ https://t.co/Dkt2SaddgQ
December 21, 2017
Using your gifts to serve others is truly the Lord’s work. God bless
My respect for Stormzy was wild now it’s wilder I’m listening to Stormzy all day today and every other day mad respect IG ✊
Stormzy is the absolute boy isn’t he, most humble and nice guy ever, always good seeing someone be successful who genuinely deserves it and will use his platform to do good
December 21, 2017
sorry for you loss, but massive respect to stormzy! Just goes to show how humble he truly is!
At short notice, Stormzy replied to a fan and agreed to perform at his fathers funeral. He gets my upmost respect as an artist and a human. ??
It’s fair to say that 2017 has been a huge year for Stormzy, kicking off with a guest spot during Ed Sheeran’s performance at this year’s Brit Awards.
This was followed by the huge success of his debut album, ‘Gang Signs & Prayer’, which shot to the top of the UK albums chart the week of its release.
It was also confirmed earlier this week that Stormzy was one of the first four acts to be confirmed for a solo performance slot at this year’s Brits, following his stand-out rendition of ‘Big For Your Boots’ at the MTV European Music Awards.
Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and Dua Lipa will also be taking to the stage during the ceremony, which will be held at the O2 Arena in February.