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United Kingdom Stephen Paul Manderson, known as Professor Green, is a multi-platinum recording artist, rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, television personality, and mental health activist from London.
Professor Green partnered with Holiday Inn Express hotels to create 'Professor Green's Restful Rhythms,' an ASMR playlist designed to promote relaxation and sleep.
Professor Green collaborated with Carmoola, a consumer car finance company, to promote car loans for "dream cars."
FunnyHowFlowersDoThat.co.uk partnered with Professor Green and Urban Flower Company to create a range of bouquets specifically designed for men.
Professor Green partnered with Quaker for the #FillABowl campaign, supporting efforts to combat child food poverty ahead of World Food Day.
Professor Green was the first EMI artist to benefit from a partnership between EMI and Live Gamer, enabling fans to interact and purchase items on his Facebook page.
British Gas collaborated with Professor Green to raise awareness and "stop the silence" around energy debt, supporting their Post Office Pop-Ups campaign offering advice and mental health support.
Professor Green was a social ambassador for Puma, focusing on the brand's fashion and lifestyle aspects, and later designed two seasons of a joint apparel collection.
Professor Green is a brand ambassador for Relentless energy drink, having performed at events and appeared in advertisements for the brand.
Stephen Paul Manderson, professionally known as Professor Green, was born on November 27, 1983, in Clapton, London. Raised in a council estate by his grandmother, great-grandmother, and uncles, he experienced a challenging childhood. The passing of his great-grandmother at age 13 significantly impacted him. He left Stoke Newington School without formal qualifications. A turning point in his early life was the suicide of his father when Green was 24, which led him to cease all drug use and focus on processing his grief. These early experiences and personal struggles have informed much of his later work and advocacy.
Professor Green began his music career by releasing his first mixtape, “Lecture #1,” in 2006. He gained wider recognition after winning the JumpOff MySpace £50,000 battle rap tournament in 2008. His career progressed significantly with his signing to Virgin Records and the release of his debut album, “Alive Till I’m Dead,” in 2010. This album featured popular singles such as “I Need You Tonight,” which peaked at number 3 in the UK, and “Just Be Good to Green,” a collaboration with Lily Allen that became a top 5 hit. The album achieved Platinum certification with over 300,000 sales in the UK. He continued his musical success with his second album, “At Your Inconvenience,” released in 2011, which included the UK Singles Chart number 1 hit “Read All About It” featuring Emeli Sandé. His third album, “Growing Up in Public,” followed in 2014, featuring collaborations with artists like Tori Kelly and Mr Probz.
Beyond his music career, Professor Green has established himself as a prominent television personality and mental health activist. He co-hosted “Lip Sync Battle UK” on Channel 5 and authored the autobiography “Lucky” in 2015, which became a Times bestseller. He has presented documentaries on various social issues, including “Professor Green: Suicide and Me” (2015), “Professor Green: Hidden and Homeless” (2016), and “Professor Green: Living In Poverty” (2017). His commitment to mental health advocacy is evident through his role as a patron for the anti-suicide charity CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) and his support for initiatives addressing child food poverty and energy debt. In 2021, he signed a worldwide artist services deal with British independent record label Cooking Vinyl.
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