Central Cee, born Oakley Neil Caesar-Su in Shepherd's Bush, London, is a key figure in UK rap. Emerging in 2020 with the singles Day in the Life and Loading, he quickly gained attention on the UK drill scene. His first two mixtapes, Wild West and 23, both reached the top two spots on the UK Albums Chart. Known for hit tracks like Doja and the record-breaking Sprinter, a collaboration with Dave, Central Cee has achieved major chart success at home and internationally. In 2025, he released his debut album Can't Rush Greatness, which topped the UK chart and broke into the US Billboard top ten, marking a milestone for British rap in America.