Central Cee is now tied as the most-decorated rapper in Mobo Awards history after winning best male act at the 2025 event.

Central Cee, Ayra Starr and Vybz Kartel were all winners at the MOBO Awards (Music Of Black Origin) in Newcastle, England, on Tuesday evening (Feb. 18). The ceremony honors homegrown and international artists from diverse scenes including hip-hop,

CENTRAL Cee has become the joint most-decorated rapper in MOBO Awards history after winning best male act. The 26-year-old, who wasn’t there, is now tied with Stormzy on seven awards, after

Central Cee has made history at the Mobo Awards, becoming the first artist to be named best male act three times. It was his seventh trophy, matching Stormzy's record as the most decorated rapper in the awards' history.

MOBO Awards were held in Newcastle, with performers including Krept & Konan, Bashy, Spice, and Nova Twins. Special gongs were also handed out to athlete Denise Lewis, who took home the "paving the way" prize,

The evening proved to be history-making, with Bashy, Central Cee and Ayra Starr taking home record-breaking awards.

MOBO Awards at Newcastle's Utilita Arena saw Central Cee win Best Male Act and Ayra Starr become the first African woman to win Best International Act. View on euronews

Thousands packed out the Utilita Arena in Newcastle to celebrate the MOBO Awards at a historic awards ceremony.