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We Knew He Could Deejay, But Now Idris Elba Is Flexing His Rap Skills

The actor is featured in the song “Boasty,” alongside Wiley, Stefflon Don and Sean Paul.
We Knew He Could Deejay, But Now Idris Elba Is Flexing His Rap Skills
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By Paula Rogo · Updated October 23, 2020
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Idris Elba gave us a taste of his rapping skills and we are here for it! Elba shared a preview of the upcoming video for Boasty, the song by U.K. heavyweights Wiley, Stefflon Don and dance hall king, Sean Paul. The song first dropped in January. In the clip, Elba can be seen leaning on a car before walking up steps towards some kind of shoot. We also catch a glimpse of his gorgeous fiancé Sabrina Dhowre in the background.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BuWk_LqhbU6/
Elba has always had a love for music. In fact, he’ll be playing a DJ set under the name Big Driis at the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which kicks off April 12. He will also be starring in the upcoming Netflix series Turn Up Charlie about a struggling DJ and bachelor, who takes on a gig as a nanny. You can listen to the full song Boasty below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luTT97VJpTE
TOPICS:  Boasty Idris Elba