Who is Tion Wayne? Meet the rapper starring in Soccer Aid 2024
TION Wayne is a part of the the R&B and Hip Hop scene in the UK since he had his debut single in the UK charts in 2019.
He is playing at the 2024 Soccer aid as part of the world team, but who is he?
Who is Tion Wayne?
Dennis Junior Odunwo, professionally known as Tion Wayne, is a Nigerian British rapper and DJ.
He was born on September 1, 1993 in Edmonton, London.
His parents are immigrants from Nigeria and are working as a nurse and a computer engineer.
In his childhood he wanted to become an accountant.
Tion started his music career in 2010 when he uploaded videos on YouTube.
His first mixtape Wayne’s World was released in 2014 and by 2016 he was a support act for American rapper Rick Ross and Ghanian artist Sarkodie.
In 2019 he made it into the UK Singles Charts with a feature on the single Options from London-based band NSG.
Tion also worked with rappers such as Russ Millions, KSI and Stormzy.
On March 4, 2017 he was involved in a brawl outside a nightclub in Bristol, which included more than 100 people.
He was sentenced to 16 months of jail on November 9, 2017.
Three years later, Tion had an argument with rapper Headie One on a flight from Dubai to London.
What is Tion Wayne’s net worth?
As of 2024 Tion Wayne’s net worth is estimated to be around £3.9 million.
In 2022 he spoke to NME at the 2022 MOBO Awards about his career.
Just to go down as one of the greats. It’s a process, and I hope that at the end of it everyone sees me as a legend.
Tion Wayne
He said: “I’m blessed that I have people listening to my music, even if there’s ten people listening to me, it’s still a blessing because I’m doing what I love.
“I’m proud of myself.
“I’ve come a long way.
“It wasn’t easy at the start but, it’s nice to be here, nominated on the red carpet, performing.”
Tion mentioned in the interview he wants “to go down as one of the greats”.
Tion Wayne's Awards & Recognition
Song of the Year for “Body” – Brit Awards 2022 – Nominee
Best Male Act – MOBO Award 2022 – Nominee
Song of the Year for “Body Remix” – MOBO Award 2021 – Winner
Best Drill Act – MOBO Award 2021 – Nominee
Song of the Year for “I Dunno” – MOBO Award 2020 – Nominee
What are Tion Wayne’s biggest songs?
Tion Wayne’s biggest songs are:
- Keisha & Becky ft. Russ Millions
- I Dunno ft. Dutchavelli and Stromzy
- Body ft. Russ Millions
- Wow
- Wid It ft. ArrDee
- Knock Knock ft. M24
- IFTK ft. La Roux
- Let’s Go ft. Aitch
His album Green with Envy, which was released on September 17, 2021, peaked on third place in the UK R&B and Hip Hop charts and on fifth place in the US.