Stormzy hid behind sunglᴀsses as he attended the star-studded 2025 BRIT Awards at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday.
The 31-year-old rapper looked dapper in a beige leather jacket, white top, and smart trousers.
He completed the look with a cream bag slung over his shoulder and beige suede trainers.
However, his decision to wear a pair of sunglᴀsses on the red carpet sparked speculation.
MailOnline can now reveal that the accessory choice stems from a recent accident the rapper suffered while playing padel.
Stormzy is no stranger to the sport as he shared a snap playing the game with Irish Jeff Hendrick back in December.
Stormzy hid behind sunglᴀsses as he attended the star-studded 2025 BRIT Awards at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday
The 31-year-old rapper looked dapper in a beige leather jacket, white top, and smart trousers
There are over 300 padel courts in the UK and it appears the Vossi Bop and Big For Your Boots star is a convert.
Stormzy was pictured all smiles on Instagram after a doubles game, where fans quickly spotted the Premier League midfielder in the back.
The Brit Awards is hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall, marking his fifth time at the helm of the event, after having previously presented the show in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.
The star-studded event will take place once again at London’s O2 Arena with the trophy this year designed by the talented Gabriel Moses.
The night will feature mᴀssive performances from Ezra Collective and special guest Jorja Smith.
They have joined an exciting lineup of already announced acts including Jade Thirlwall, Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Fender, Lola Young, Teddy Swims, and The Last Dinner Party.
Charli XCX will no longer be performing at the ceremony despite months of negotiations.
According to a close source, the decision comes as she shifted her focus toward preparing for the Grammy Awards, which took place earlier this month.
He completed the look with a cream bag slung over his shoulder and a chunky silver watch
However, his decision to wear a pair of sunglᴀsses on the red carpet sparked speculation. MailOnline can now reveal that the accessory choice stems from a recent accident the rapper suffered while playing padel
Stormzy is no stranger to the sport as he shared a snap playing the game with Irish Jeff Hendrick back in December
The pop singer leads the 2025 BRIT Awards nominations with five nods, closely followed by Dua Lipa who has been recognised in four categories.
It was recently announced that Charli will receive the coveted Songwriter Of The Year prize.
The star, 32, made history when her No1 album Brat became a cultural phenomenon last summer along with the colour slime green as millions of fans showed their support by posting clips of Charli’s Apple Dance on TikTok.
And now her Brat summer lives on as Charli has received nominations in five prestigious categories including Song Of The Year for Guess ft. Billie Eilish, Artist Of The Year, Dance Act, Pop Act, and the sought-after Album Of The Year.
Dua, 29, who is already the recipient of seven BRITs, has been awarded another four nods as she goes head-to-head against Charli for Song Of The Year with hit Training Season, Artist Of The Year, Pop Act, and Album Of The Year with Radical Optimism.
US superstar Taylor Swift, 35, will battle it out with Billie Eilish in the International Artist Of The Year category, which also features Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan, as well as for the International Song Of The Year accolade.
The winners of five genre awards – Alternative/Rock Act, Dance Act, Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act, Pop Act, R&B Act – will be determined by a public vote exclusively through WhatsApp for the first time ever.
Jade Thirlwall has been nominated for the first time as a solo artist after previously winning three awards with the group Little Mix.
The ceremony is hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall marking his fifth time at the helm of the awards, after having previously hosted it in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021
The night will feature mᴀssive performances from Ezra Collective (pictured) and special guest Jorja Smith
They will join already announced Jade Thirlwall, Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Fender, Lola Young, Teddy Swims and The Last Dinner Party to perform at the ceremony (pictured Jorja)
The singer, 32, has earned recognition in the Pop Act and Song Of The Year categories, revealing it was when she wrote the hit Angel Of My Dreams that she finally established her individual sound.
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Speaking as the nominations were announced, she said: ‘Obviously as a band we were nominated a few times and that’s amazing but when it’s for your own music and my own personal experiences, it does hit different, it feels extra special.
‘When I first started this solo journey, I was writing a lot of music to exist outside of the group and figure out who I am on my own but the minute I wrote Angel Of My Dreams, that was when I knew I had arrived and this is my sound, this is me.’
The jazz quintet Ezra Collective, who won the Mercury prize in 2023, landed four nominations for Best New Artist, Group Of The Year, Alternative Rock Act and Album Of The Year for their body of work Dance, No One’s Watching.
Their biggest compeтιтion comes from The Last Dinner Party who are also up for Best New Artist, Group Of The Year, Alternative Rock Act and Album Of The Year.
Thanks to globally successful artists Central Cee, Stormzy, and Dave, British rap is also well represented at this year’s BRIT Awards.
Central Cee has earned nods in the Song Of The Year category as well as Artist Of The Year, and Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act, while Stormzy has been nominated for the latter.
Another top contender is Myles Smith, who has three nominations in addition to the Rising Star award he was announced as winner last month.
Music fans will be in for a treat as Little Mix favourite Jade Thirlwall – now known as JADE – will take to the stage at this year’s ceremony
BRITs Rising Star winner Myles Smith will also perform at the annual music event
His hit Stargazing, which has amᴀssed over 600 million streams, is up for Song Of The Year, with the hitmaker saying March’s ceremony will be the first BRIT Awards he’s ever attended.
He said: ‘Last year I was watching it on TV and to be there this year is something I am so looking forward to. It’s slap bang in the middle of my tour so my head is everywhere right now but I’m going to figure it out.’
The Beatles have landed a shock nomination after last receiving recognition at the BRITs 42 years ago.
They have been nominated for Song Of The Year with track Now and Then, written by the late John Lennon, 45 years ago.
It was digitally remastered in 2023, reached the No1 spot on the UK Singles Chart and broke several records including the longest gap between a band’s first and last number one.
The BRIT Awards 2025: Winners
Song Of The Year
Artemas – I like the way you kiss me
The Beatles – Now and Then
Bl3ss & Camrin Watson Feat Bbyclose – Kisses
Central Cee ft. Lil Baby – BAND4BAND
Charli XCX – Guess ft. Billie Eilish – WINNER
Chase & Status ft. Stormzy – Backbone
Coldplay – Feels Like I’m Falling In Love
Dua Lipa – Training Season
Ella Henderson ft. Rudimental – Alibi
Jade Thirlwall – Angel Of My Dreams
Jordan Adetunji – KEHLANI
KSI ft. Trippie Redd – Thick Of It
Myles Smith – Stargazing
Sam Ryder – You’re Christmas to Me
Sonny Fodera, Jazzy, D.O.D – Somedays
Best New Artist
English Teacher
Ezra Collective
The Last Dinner Party – WINNER
Myles Smith
Rachel Chinouriri
Artist Of The Year
Beabadoobee
Central Cee
Charli XCX – WINNER
Dua Lipa
Fred again..
Jamie xx
Michael Kiwanuka
Nia Archives
Rachel Chinouriri
Sam Fender
Group Of The Year
Bring Me the Horizon
Coldplay
The Cure
Ezra Collective – WINNER
The Last Dinner Party
International Group Of The Year
Amyl and the Sniffers
Confidence Man
Fontaines D.C. – WINNERS
Future, Metro Boomin
Linkin Park
Dance Act promoted by Kiss
Becky Hill
Charli XCX – WINNER
Chase & Status
Fred again..
Nia Archives
Pop Act promoted by Capital
Charli XCX
Dua Lipa
Jade Thirlwall – WINNER
Lola Young
Myles Smith
Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act promoted by Capital Xtra
Central Cee
Dave
Ghetts
Little Simz
Stormzy – WINNER
R&B Act promoted by Kiss
Cleo Sol
Flo
Jorja Smith
Michael Kiwanuka
Raye – WINNER
Alternate Rock Act promoted by Absolute Radio
Beabadoobee
The Cure
Ezra Collective
The Last Dinner Party
Sam Fender – WINNER
International Artist Of The Year
Adrianne Lenker
Asake
Benson Boone
Beyoncé
Billie Eilish
Chappell Roan – WINNER
Kendrick Lamar
Sabrina Carpenter
Taylor Swift
Tyler, The Creator
International Song Of The Year
Benson Boone – Beautiful Things
Beyoncé – Texas Hold ‘Em
Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe! – WINNER
Djo – End of Beginning
Eminem – Houdini
Hozier – Too Sweet
Jack Harlow – Lovin On Me
Noah Kahan – Stick Season
Post Malone ft. Morgan Wallen – I Had Some Help
Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso
Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)
Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight
Teddy Swims – Lose Control
Tommy Richman – Million Dollar Baby
Mastercard Album Of The Year
Charli XCX – Brat – WINNER
The Cure – Songs of a Lost World
Dua Lipa – Radical Optimism
Ezra Collective – Dance, No One’s Watching
The Last Dinner Party – Prelude To Ecstasy
