Woman starts rapping at busy station before people realise who it is
A musician has gone viral after she was seen rapping in the streets of London - and a crowd of people were left in disbelief as they realised who the performer was
A woman's impromptu rap on a bustling street took the internet by storm when bystanders recognised her as none other than a famous musician and TV personality. After a TikTok was uploaded on June 17, the clip quickly became a viral sensation as people were thrilled to witness the star's performance.
The scenes unfolded near King's Cross Station in London earlier this week, with viewers taking to the clip's comments to admit they "never knew" this celeb had it in her to spit bars on the fly. Alesha Dixon, known for her role on Britain's Got Talent and her catchy tune The Boy Does Nothing, wowed onlookers with her spontaneous rap skills.
Enthusiastic fans gathered around the performer to cheer on Dixon, who previously sat at the judges' table for Strictly Come Dancing, and online viewers were astonished to learn it was her behind the mic.
One awestruck fan on TikTok commented: "This is what confidence looks like." Another stunned viewer asked: "I never knew she had this skill?" A third added: "She's showing the younger ones how it's done."
Dixon, who got her start in the band Mis-Teeq, pleased fans who had been there from the start. One wrote: "This takes me back 20 years and I love it!"
Yet some fumed at the tepid response from onlookers, arguing the entertainer's efforts warranted greater applause, with one person remarking: "The Mis-Teeq fans would have gone crazy... what is this crowd?"
A third added: "Imagine taking time out to travel to King's Cross, expecting to see a musician performing only to discover Alesha Dixon on the mic."
Fans quickly pieced together Dixon's brief setlist, leaving Mis-Teeq aficionados excited. One fan wrote: "At the start, she's rapping from a Mis-Teeq album track called Nitro, which is on their second album, Eye Candy."
Despite a modest turnout, Dixon's impromptu gig won over fans online, where one person exclaimed: "Alesha Dixon is the best MC you're ever going to get, nails it every time. Legend status. No one can do it the way she does."
Yet another recalled fond memories, writing: "This is the Alesha I know. Takes me back to my clubbing days!"
From 2000 until 2005, Dixon starred in Mis-Teeq alongside Sabrina Washington and Su-Elise Nash, with Zena McNally departing the group in 2001.
Mis-Teeq were chart-toppers in their time, peaking at number three with their debut album 'Lickin' on Both Sides'. Their follow-up, 'Eye Candy', secured the number six spot.
Dixon dropped new song 'Chargie', featuring Tom Moutchi, just this week – the first release from the artist after last year's 'Ransom'.
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