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Stormzy has revealed that he is willing to forgive his father for leaving his family when he was younger, and wants to get back in touch with him in a candid new interview.
Speaking to Louis Theroux about his new interview series, the 29-year-old rapper – who was raised by his single mother Abigail – said his father now “really regrets the mistakes he made.”
In the extended chat, the Croydon-based star also revealed that he had been stabbed in his youth after getting involved in knife crime and escaped the gang world through music.
Honest: Stormzy has revealed in a candid new interview that he wants to forgive his father for abandoning his family when he was younger.
In the chat, he shared how he learns to deal with his resentment towards his father after he left his family to start and start a new one – before coming back into his life asking for money as he became famous.
In exclusive offers obtained by The sunhe said, ‘It is very good that I cherish this pain because of what he has done, now that he is not here.
“He’s a man with flaws. His mistake was a big one. But I know he was really sorry and he contacted me through my mother and my sisters.
Difficult: In a conversation with Louis Theroux about his new interview series, the 29-year-old rapper – who was raised by his single mother Abigail (pictured together) – said his father now “really regrets the mistakes he made.” ‘
“I’m going to talk to him—I now have the power to say, ‘I forgive you.’ ‘
Stormzy also discussed his childhood in South London, explaining that he had been “stabbed a few times” and had to be hospitalized for his injuries.
He also recalled the time he ended up in court on gun charges before changing his life through his love of music.
Speaking of gang culture in general, say it usually leads to injury, death or jail time – after seeing many of his friends who took dangerous routes die from knife crime.
Life: In the extended chat, the Croydon-based star also revealed that he was stabbed in his youth after getting involved in knife crime and escaping the gang world through music
He added that many of his friends from his past are now suffering from serious mental health issues due to their complicated past.
Elsewhere in the chat, Stormzy reflected on his painful breakup with ex-girlfriend Maya Jama as he opened up about their relationship.
He admitted to making mistakes during their four-year relationship, but revealed that he has grown since then.
The couple, who split in 2019, have remained friends, despite Stormzy previously admitting they were “disrespectful” and “inconsiderate” towards her.
Opening: Speaking to Louis Theroux about his new interview series, the rapper also discussed his childhood in South London, explaining that he had been “stabbed a few times” and had to be hospitalized for his injuries
The musician spoke candidly with Louis, 52, and admitted he had learned some hard lessons after their breakup.
Stormzy further hinted at a mistake he made during his four-year relationship with Maya, adding that he never wanted to feel that way again.
The infamous private couple dated for four years, but are said to have ended their relationship in 2019 to focus on their careers.
A representative of Maya confirmed the split with MailOnline at the time, whereby the Radio 1 DJ would have already moved out of the rapper’s house.
Maya’s representative told MailOnline, “I can confirm that the relationship has ended and Maya has separated from Stormzy.”
It’s not the first time Stormzy has spoken out about his relationship with Maya, after stating that he still loves her “wholeheartedly” and wants to marry his ex-girlfriend and have children in the future.
In 2020, he admitted he’s “never loved anyone like I’ve loved her” in a new YouTube interview with Charlamagne tha God.
The past: Elsewhere in the chat, Stormzy reflected on his painful breakup with ex-girlfriend Maya Jama when he opened up about their relationship (pictured in 2017)
“She’s fucking G, bro,” the grime star said of his ex. ‘I love her dearly. I’ve never loved anyone like I’ve loved her.’
The radio host asked if he thought the couple could ever reconcile, to which he replied: “I’d like that to happen, but I don’t know…
“I’d love to be the man she needs, I’d love to do all the things that make this work. I want to marry her, I want to have her children.’
Thoughtful: The musician spoke candidly with Louis, 52, and admitted he learned some hard lessons after their split