British rapper Oakley Neil Caesar-Su, widely known by his stage name Central Cee, has publicly revealed that he has converted to Islam, marking a significant personal milestone in his life and career. The UK drill star made the announcement during a recent livestream, where he openly shared the news with fans and friends.
In the video, the Band 4 Band crooner disclosed that he had taken the Shahada—the Islamic declaration of faith—and adopted a new name as part of his conversion. “I just changed my name and took my shahada, I am a Muslim now,” Central Cee said, as those present in the livestream congratulated him on the decision.
Prior to this revelation, the rapper had never publicly identified with any particular religion, making the announcement a notable moment for fans who have closely followed his rise in the music industry.
Born on June 4, 1998, in London, Central Cee comes from a diverse background. His mother is English, while his father is of Guyanese and Chinese descent. Following the separation of his parents when he was seven years old, he was raised by his mother alongside his two younger brothers in Shepherd’s Bush, West London—an environment that would later influence his music and storytelling.
Central Cee began his journey into music at a young age, first gaining attention with an appearance on a now-deleted episode of the Fire in the Streets series in 2014. He made his official musical debut in January 2015, featuring on the Ain’t On Nuttin Remix alongside J Hus and other artists.
His career gained major momentum with the release of his breakout single Day in the Life on June 14, 2020, which propelled him into mainstream recognition. Since then, Central Cee has steadily built a reputation as one of the most prominent figures in the UK drill scene, earning both commercial success and critical acclaim.
The rapper’s announcement of his conversion has sparked widespread discussion online, with fans and followers offering messages of support. As Central Cee continues to evolve both personally and professionally, his latest revelation adds a new dimension to the story of an artist whose journey has remained firmly in the public eye.