Oakley Neil Caesar-Su, better known by his stage name Central Cee, was born on June 4, 1998, making him 27 years old as of 2025. He hails from Shepherd's Bush in West London and has emerged as a leading figure in the UK rap scene. Central Cee gained mainstream prominence in 2020 with the release of drill singles like "Day in the Life" and "Loading." His rise has been marked by chart-topping mixtapes—Wild West (2021) and 23 (2022)—and massive hit singles such as "Doja" and "Sprinter" (with Dave), the latter of which became the longest-running number-one rap song in the UK.
His debut studio album, Can’t Rush Greatness, released in 2025, debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and made history by becoming the first top-ten UK rap album on the Billboard 200. Central Cee is also known for high-profile collaborations with artists like Dave, Lil Baby, and Drake.
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| Date of Birth | 4 June 1998 |
| Age | 27 Years |
| Birth Place | Ladbroke Grove, London, England |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
| Country | England |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Central Cee’s height is reported to be approximately 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm). His weight and other body measurements have not been officially disclosed, as is common for many artists focused more on their music than physical stats.
Central Cee met his future manager YBeeez in 2019, who encouraged him to pursue music further. After switching from auto-tuned hip hop to a style similar to UK drill, Central Cee released his breakout single "Day in the Life" on 14 June 2020. He followed it up with "Molly" in July, and achieved further success with the single "Loading", released on 22 October 2020. The music videos for the three tracks were released by GRM Daily. "Loading" and February 2021's "Commitment Issues" both reached the top 20 of the UK Singles Chart. Central Cee self-released his debut mixtape Wild West in March 2021, which debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart and number one on the UK R&B Albums Chart.
In September 2021, the single "Obsessed with You" reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart, and would become the lead single to his second mixtape, 23, announced in November 2021. Central Cee's Daily Duppy was released on Christmas of 2021. The second and third singles from the mixtape, "Retail Therapy" and "Cold Shoulder", were released on 6 and 27 January 2022. On 25 February 2022, 23 was released and became his first number one on the UK Albums Chart.
Beginning his career performing British hip-hop, Central Cee switched to the trapwave genre in 2016, a style of British hip hop which utilizes auto-tuned singing. In 2020, Central Cee moved to a style similar to UK drill with the release of the single "Day in the Life", and has mostly stuck to that style since then, stating that the auto-tune style was oversaturated. His current style of music has been described as a melodic and upbeat approach to UK drill.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Central Cee has been linked to influencer Madeline Argy, who has also gained attention through her modeling and social media presence. While the pair have not made frequent public statements about their relationship, they have been seen together at events and on social platforms, sparking ongoing interest from fans. Both are active on Instagram and have large followings.
His mother Rachel Caesar met his father at age 15 and began dating him against her parents' wishes, subsequently getting cut off financially. When Caesar-Su was seven, his parents separated and he began living with his mother and two younger brothers in Shepherd's Bush. He has an additional half-brother. One of his brothers is Juke Caesar, who appeared on the 23 mixtape under the name "Lil Bro". As a child, Caesar-Su would write poetry and raps, which he would then show to his mother and social worker.
When Caesar-Su visited his father, he would be shown American hip-hop. He would also be exposed to reggae and dancehall when he attended Notting Hill Carnival. Caesar-Su has stated that he kept to himself in school, but would occasionally misbehave and lose his temper. He went to the same school as rapper Digga D, being 2 years his senior. Caesar-Su left school at age 16.
On 11 July 2024, Central Cee featured on Ice Spice's single "Did It First". The track's rollout sparked controversy and unsound dating rumors between the two. Central Cee followed this up with the single "Gen Z Luv" on 26 July. In the song's music video, his forthcoming album Can’t Rush Greatness was announced. On 22 August 2024, Central Cee released two singles, "Bolide Noir" with French rapper JRK 19 and "Billion Streams Freestyle". On 29 October 2024, he released the single "One By One" alongside a ColorsxStudios performance of the song.
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Net Worth
Central Cee is highly active on Instagram, where he boasts over 15 million followers (@centralcee). His posts often include updates on music releases, tours, and personal life, helping maintain strong engagement with his fanbase.
Caesar-Su became enamoured with pursuing music as a career after a friend took him to a music studio near Wandsworth Bridge at age 14. During his teenage years he worked at a shoe store for three weeks before finding out his wage and quitting. Caesar-Su eventually turned to selling drugs to earn money, stating, "When you're coming from where I'm coming from, everybody from all walks of life, nine times out of 10, they had to do that. It's like learning to ride a bike."
Education
Details about Central Cee’s formal education are limited. As with many musicians who found early success in the rap scene, he has focused primarily on building his music career from his teenage years. He gained initial exposure as a young artist in London and gradually rose to prominence through freestyles, viral tracks, and live performances, rather than through academic pursuits. His early experiences include rent-paying headline shows and collaborations with other rising artists, which helped shape his professional trajectory.
On 1 June 2023, Central Cee and Dave released the joint single "Sprinter". It was the lead single to their collaborative EP Split Decision, which was surprise-released on 4 June. "Sprinter" became Central Cee's first number-one single, and broke the record for the biggest streaming week for a rap song in UK history. The single also broke the record for the longest running number-one rap single in the UK. In late June, Central Cee appeared on XXL magazine's 2023 Freshman Class. Days later, it was announced that he had signed to Columbia Records. On 21 July, Central Cee released his "On the Radar Freestyle" with Drake. The track debuted at number 80 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his first song to reach the chart. On 20 October, Central Cee was featured on a song alongside Australian rapper The Kid LAROI and Korean pop star Jungkook called "Too Much". On 21 December 2023, Central Cee released the single "Entrapaneur".
