What has become of her bandmates, cousin Dappy and Fazer, since Tulisa recently resurrected in the spotlight when she made an appearance on I’m A Celebrity in 2024?
There’s no denying that N-Dubz left their mark on British music. With their hip hop sound, urban look, and use of slang, Tula ‘Tulisa’ Contostavlos, Costadinos ‘Dappy’ Contostavlos and Richard ‘Fazer’ Rawson were riding high from 2007 until 2011.
The group took an 11-year hiatus to pursue solo careers before announcing re-forming in May 2022, releasing the single Charmer followed by a sold-out UK arena tour. And Tulisa returned to the spotlight just last year when she took part in the 24th series of I’m A Celebrity.
What has changed with her bandmates recently, though? We examine things more closely…
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Dappy
Dappy, the lead singer of the Camden-based hip-hop and grime trio, was renowned for his lack of sense and his statement headwear, which included a number of woolly chullos paired with either one or both of the ear-flaps turned up.
Tulisa, the main writer for the band and the inspiration for many of their songs, was Dappy’s cousin, who was also in charge of the group.
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After taking a break from their relationship in 2011, Dappy made his solo debut, which saw him chart a career high with the song “No Regrets.” He later stated to The Sun, “I really want to win the respect of an older audience with my solo work.”
I don’t believe it’s wrong to try to write music that people will recognize.
“Bono. I have ambitious objectives. As a solo artist, I want to have two consecutive number one singles.
In 2014, he entered the Celebrity Big Brother house where he finished in second place behind comedian Jim Davidson.
He then recorded his most recent album, Fortune, in 2021, and released an EP that peaked at number 150 on the UK charts in December 2015.
He has been promoting his brand-new single, OMF, on his social media channels while he is still working on his music.
Is Dappy currently dating anyone on romantic terms? He and Kaye Vassell, who have two sons, Gino and Milo, were a long-term partner.
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Fazer
When N-Dubz went on a break in 2011, Fazer continued to work in the music industry but took a step away from the mic, focusing instead on working behind-the-scenes as a producer. His career in this field has seen him work with some big names, including Rihanna, Jessie J, and Rita Ora.
Fazer has also recorded and released his own solo material, including Tears, which came out in 2022. And it appears he intends to work in the movie industry one day.
Speaking to Metro.co.uk, he previously said: “I really want to start looking to venture into doing movie soundtracks. I feel like I could do the next Avatar soundtrack!” He also told the online publication that his goal is to be “the next Hans Zimmer”.
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Fazer’s true love is his family, though. He and his girlfriend Ashley Havelin, who has four children, have four children together, and they are very happy.
More recently, Zariah and Zaviar’s twins, Zander, and son Zander, the couple met more than a decade ago through mutual friends.
Fazer has previously told the Mail that he would like to show more of his daily activities to a reality show, despite frequently sharing updates on his family life on social media.
He laughed and said, “It would just be bedlam.” Because it’s so crazy, I believe it would probably be one of the most popular shows on television. We’d give the Osbournes a run for their money, in my opinion.
Tulisa
Tulisa initially stayed in the spotlight following the band’s hiatus. She went on to join the X-Factor judging panel in 2011, becoming the show’s youngest judge at just 23 years old. She also mentored Little Mix during their rise to fame through the show and enjoyed a solo career of her own, with varying success.
However, subsequent controversies including a sex tape scandal and arrest over drug allegations led to her taking a step back from the showbiz world. In 2014, charges were brought against her after an undercover reporter from The Sun – ‘Fake Sheikh’ Mazher Mahmood – claimed she’d brokered a deal to supply Class A drugs.
After the reporter’s testimony was found to have been fabricated, Mahmood received a 15-month prison sentence.
Tulisa kept a low-profile until 2024, when she made a significant comeback as a contestant on I’m a Celebrity’s 24th season.
The star joined the likes of Danny Jones, Rev Richard Coles and Coleen Rooney in the jungle reality show. But her time was short-lived, and she was the third contestant to be booted out. Most recently, she has released a tell-all autobiography , titled Judgement: Love, Trials, and Tribulations.
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Source: Mirror
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