Dizzee Rascal in a spin over Mercury win

Teenager Dizzee Rascal has become the first rapper to win the prestigious Panasonic Mercury Music Prize.

Teenager Dizzee Rascal has become the first rapper to win the prestigious Panasonic Mercury Music Prize.

The up and coming star, who at 19 is the youngest person to land the £20,000 (€28,390) award, took the title for his debut album, Boy In Da Corner.

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