Skepta is launching his personal report label in a bid to assist new acts.
Big Smoke Corporation goals to “nurture and invest in the next generation of young creative talent and executives across multiple fields” in line with a press launch.
As a part of the scheme, Big Smoke Records can be launched within the coming months.
The rapper has additionally teamed with PUMA “to share his deep knowledge of culture, music, art and style to the sporting franchise”.
“During my career I’ve seen many brands and corporations capitalise on the cultural currency of the music and creative industries without adequately supporting artists or the those working within these industries,” Skepta mentioned.
“This is a unique opportunity for brands and corporations to collaboratively tap into the influence of the industry and culture whilst ensuring they are authentically and adequately supporting creatives and artists.”
Meanwhile, the rapper lately joined Machine Gun Kelly for the latter’s Wembley Arena gig final month the place the pair carried out ‘Praise The Lord’.
Earlier this yr, Skepta additionally opened up about his expertise of affected by stomach-related well being points.
“Through song lyrics or word of mouth some of you know I have suffered from IBS/stomach ulcers/problems since my early twenties,” he mentioned.
“Apart from me not being able to maintain a steady weight, depression, short term memory loss, it also controls my moods, which has ultimately steered my life.”
Skepta went on to elucidate how he underwent an endoscopy beforehand, however mentioned “nothing was found”. However, he defined that he nonetheless experiences “crippling waves of pain” in his abdomen.