ALBAWABA - Central Cee reveals he converted to Islam.
Oakley Neil Caesar-Su, better known as British rapper Central Cee, has announced that he has become a Muslim. This move was a personal choice that quickly made news in the music world and on social media.
He told everyone about it on a livestream, where he also talked about his faith in a very open way for the first time. In the video, he told people that he had finally become a Muslim by taking the Shahada, which is the Islamic statement of faith.
"I just changed my name and got my Shahada," he said. "I have become a Muslim," he said as his friends praised his choice.
He reportedly changed his name after converting, but it's unclear if he'll use it officially.
Many of Central Cee's fans were surprised by the news because he hadn't talked much about his religious views in public before.
Central Cee is a well-known rap artist in the UK. He was born in London in 1998 and grew up in Shepherd's Bush. When he was in his teens, he started putting out music.
He became famous in 2020 with the song "Day in the Life." Later, he had big hits like "Doja" and "Sprinter," which made him one of the most streamed British artists of his time.
By 2025, he had won many awards and had billions of streams around the world, which proved how famous he was.
Many people have responded to his decision to become a Muslim online, with many fans and Muslims sending words of support.
Some people think that the choice might have an effect on his music and public image, since artists are talking more and more about their faith and personal growth.
For now, the rapper hasn't said much about how the change will affect his business. However, the news of the change is a big step forward in his personal life.
