Hip-hop artist Aitch has frequently described his close friendship with his twin sisters Hattie and Gracie, who he refers to as his “personal heroes.”
I’m A Celeb’s Aitch might be one of Britain’s biggest rap stars, but behind the Brit Award wins, chart-topping singles and packed-out venues, the Manchester-born musician remains grounded thanks to his little sister.
Harrison Armstrong, 25, has repeatedly attributed his parents and siblings to keeping him modest while achieving fame. When asked about his personal heroes during this year’s Pride of Britain judging day, the Baby hitmaker chose to name his twin sisters, Hattie and Gracie.
He said, “Hard to ask, because my mommy dad’s going to be fuming, and my dad’s going to be fuming, both.” I’m going to say my sisters, actually. My twins, Hattie and Gracie, are also my sisters. Because she is a true soldier, Gracie is my hero. exactly what she has been through. She simply illuminates every room that enters. She is therefore my hero.
“Hattie, she’s just like, I thought I was the superstar in my family but she’s going to be the superstar in the family. She’s just the one. She also brightens up the room in a different way. Even how well she’s handled Gracie’s situation, them two are my heroes, even though they do me head in sometimes they’re my heroes.”, reports the Mirror.
In tonight’s episode, Eddie quizzed Aitch on his sister Gracie and her down syndrome. Aitch explained how she loved watching Ellie on Strictly Come Dancing as when she came on screen she’d say to Aitch “ah she’s like one of God’s special children like me.”
Eddie commended Aitch on using his voice to raise awareness. Aitch shared his advice to people would be “It’s not even about how to handle it, it’s about how you view it. They’re the best people in the world. Obviously everyone would say this about their siblings but forget that she’s my sister, she is the sickest person I’ve ever met!”
He continued, “Over the years, I’ve heard different stories about how kids with down syndrome are treated, and that just makes me feel sick.”
Aitch reaffirmed that he is planning to make a documentary about Kilimanjaro and had already filmed the entire mountain, which required him to do for seven days. When asked how it was, he responded, “absolutely freezing”!
Aitch’s close friendship with Down syndrome Gracie has a significant impact on both his musical career and personal life. By releasing My G featuring Ed Sheeran in 2022, he paid emotional tribute to his sister.
The Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA), for which Aitch currently serves as an ambassador, received the proceeds from the song. The song “This song is dedicated to Gracie Armstrong” was the opening line of the music video. You are the world’s biggest heart! For no one, don’t change. I adore you, x”
Earlier this year, the Manchester rapper took on the challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to generate funds for the charity. In an Instagram video, Aitch told his followers: “Quick message. Just want to say big up everyone that donated for the DSA for the Kilimanjaro climb. We’re leaving in the morning to go to Tanzania in Africa.
“We’ll need six days to climb the mountain,” the statement read. We’ll raise the flag once we’ve reached the top. You have raised more than 120 grand for us, so thank you very much.
Every time I meet someone, my sister Gracie lights everyone’s world up, and people like her deserve equal opportunities, just like you and I do. So I’ll be a little down while the team and I work on smashing this mountain’s head in.
Before Aitch entered the I’m A Celebrity jungle, he disclosed that his primary goal is to shine an even brighter spotlight on people like Gracie.
On an Aitch level, he said, “I feel like I have this calling to raise awareness for Down syndrome, and I think that’s the best place to do that.” Gracie, my sister, adores it. Every time she sees me on the television, she will be cheering me on.
