Stormzy opens up on fame | FULL INTERVIEW | The Graham Norton Show - BBC

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Together on Graham’s sofa tonight: Hollywood superstar Tom Hanks, voicing Woody the Cowboy once more in Toy Story 4; Oscar-winner Gwyneth Paltrow, promoting the In Goop Health summit; and from Spider-Man: Far From Home, stars Tom Holland and Jake Gyllenhaal. With music from British rap star Stormzy.
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[@tobyirving4047]

Anyone: *gives some form of statement* Stormzy: Ahhh is it?

[@christopheranderson8875]

Toby Irving - It’s slang, on a mad ting

[@kingakpabio4614]

@homer555552 hater!!!

[@ryzehypef98]

Hhhhhhaaaaahahhaahahahaahahah

[@benrutherford5544]

666 likes.

[@benrutherford5544]

Not anymore ;)

[@NibberKSmooth]

He's humble, grateful, talented and passionate. What a dude.

[@satwickkancharana5918]

Graceful too. Such a charm in the guy

[@YA51NA11]

Ah is it?

[@tasnimanimanimaa]

I love how progressive he is too, you don't see that a lot in young male rappers from here.

[@matthewjackson1314]

Who tom Hanks?

[@DaSaintKk]

He also human

[@signalhd9793]

It baffles me to think that Tom Holland is only three years younger than Stormzy🤨

[@PizzWisard]

Big man with a beard

[@ssh1487]

O Lord that means he's only two years older than me and I look younger than Tom

[@BIG.BIG.J]

Jojo siwa and billie eilish are a year apart.

[@krisinsaigon]

i misread that and thought you had said Tom Hanks and i was laughing because i thought you'd written a good joke,then i read the comments

[@supaXxXfli]

13 years younger surely

[@saz19s8]

No one: Stormzy: ITS A BIG SOFA MAN

[@louisgraham9959]

This is a stupid comment

[@louisgraham9959]

@Happy Hiker i wasnt refering to your comnent, but sorry i dont respect things that are stupid. Respect is earned not freely given.

[@plastic_cleopatra]

everyone of them works for Disney, so yeah it's a big sofa.

[@joshuabeckford6815]

Mark S r/whoooosh

[@louisgraham9959]

@@studmalexy sounds like someone is jealous. Why are yoy picturing black men naked? And what do liberals have to do with stormzy? Sounds like you just decided to include all your triggers into one post even if they arent related. Poor snowflake, i'm sure your life isnt as bad as your post suggest. Whoever hurt, you it'll be ok.

[@user-vs3js5eq4o]

lmfao Bless Tom Hanks for being interested in everyone. I doubt he knows Stormzy but he was so seamlessly conversational with him

[@ichangedthename]

they both live in Kingston

[@harrywilkinson9654]

I Changed The Name that’s not Tom Hank’s genius

[@ichangedthename]

Thank you for informing sir. I've made a grave mistake in reading.

[@jamesf8864]

I thought the same about Gwyneth. Genuinely interested and listening 👍

[@tadhgbenson1081]

He’s from London he definitely know who Stormzy

[@JubnaJubna]

Anyone get really anxious when he stutters so much because you know exactly how he feels in terms of anxiousness?

[@MoveOnUpMusicEvan]

Yeah i feel bad for him but it’s actually really good to see like he’s human innit

[@mranynomus3029]

Aah is it

[@musicsweet2833]

@@mranynomus3029 Lmao

[@yesyes-mz4ly]

@@musicsweet2833 is it?

[@qasimimtiaz114]

I don’t is anxiety, he probably has dyslexia or dyspraxia.

[@JB-px6ql]

Stormzy - "I'm a human" Everyone claps

[@MaggieOliver68]

His labour aka the grooming party

[@louisgraham9959]

This is quite telling actually... the need proclaim one's humanity and have it recognized by others.

[@hamzaanwar6544]

😂😂😂 that actually made me laugh good one

[@spitz5183]

*"innit"*

[@SO-ix2sj]

Yeah but you guys are too stupid to understand that statement, some people need extra explanation. He meant that he is put on a pedestal and he wants to show people he's less than what they see him as, i.e. he's just like them human, not superhuman i.e. a star.

[@joshuabeckford6815]

Yoda: I’m actually a lizard Stormzy: Ahh is it?

[@benlh7440]

Joshua Beckford AHAHA

[@joshuabeckford6815]

😂

[@milimosweta4327]

😂😂

[@misskarun2548]

😅

[@SurahOnline]

*LMAOOO!* 😂

[@aryamanpaul8017]

The fact that Tom is the only one who’s understanding stormzys roadmap is hilarious 😂 😂😂😂

[@toney6677]

Hanks or Holland?

[@aadritmedhi5741]

@@toney6677 The British one obviously.

[@Mbias901]

Absolutely no one: Stormzy: OH IS IT

[@dylanep99]

@Mark S lay off youtube if all you're gonna do is put others down off of their enjoyment you wasteman 🚮 not much love given to you in the real world so you hide yourself in social media huh ? 🤧

[@louisgraham9959]

This is a stupid post

[@NonanoN-er6de]

@@dylanep99 mark S is sick of the latest comment of "NO-ONE......." he's saying to the commenter to not follow trending jokes. It's not being yourself. It's not abt being loved and whstever u said

[@christopheranderson8875]

Michael Bias - Everyone in London

[@Mbias901]

James Underwood didn’t hear Tom Holland say it 😉

[@rolybling]

Good to hear he's got his feet on the ground. Fame can chew people up and spit them out. I hope he's got a good team behind him that keep him grounded and human.

[@rawdeluxe]

Yes indeed. Wouldn't want him to turn into those aliens from futurama...

[@kyle06davies]

🤣🤣🤣🤦🏿‍♂️

[@rolybling]

@homer555552 And you're a jealous hater.

[@kenanenver5323]

Yep don't forget to stay human

[@caveatrotters3324]

Yawn...

[@mmenuasmensah-tandoh9159]

Stormzy has beautiful skin

[@water9baby972]

Definitely 💯💯

[@InfiniteCuriosity1210]

It looks like he survived an oil spill

[@canunlu1879]

SID05uk bit racist

[@jovanpavlovic3210]

“stiff chocolate yeah my face so smooth”

[@DuckMix1]

@@InfiniteCuriosity1210 TOO FUNNNY

[@Ben-ig8nx]

Screw Gyllenhaal and Holland, Stormzy and Holland is the bromance we all need

[@latinialeonardi86]

Yessss😂😂

[@noa5414]

BIG YES!

[@robbieomahony5741]

Yes

[@Simon-dv8zv]

Ahh is it?

[@hellolastname9556]

They were enemies in the film 🤷

[@justoneyoutuber6925]

Stormzy: "I'm a human innit" Everyone: *furious applause*

[@hamdhanali5497]

Gyllenhaal looks like he ain't got a clue, let's be honest

[@henryvarley]

i rate this comment

[@dominicslaven9328]

Nice

[@mln-gaming514]

He got his chain on just to show that he’s all about it

[@yusu6346]

Gllyhenhaal actually does listen to rap to my surprise and he said it in an interview. He's probably knackered from doing these interviews

[@ilyas8969]

@@yusu6346 yep he knows his stuff. Watch him last time he was on the show when Tinie Tempah was on and he knew the background to his name.

[@samuelli-a-sam]

I love how Stormzy is in disbelief to be there when he deserves it as much as the others

[@almadukeee]

And I love how Holland was tryna make him understand that he’s just as great and he’s a fan of Stormzy.

[@connor9520]

Never thought id see stormzy and tom holland in the same room

[@gf1006]

Hanks or Holland

[@oliverpiers6603]

George Francis both

[@illkickyournandownthestair3972]

Ah is it?

[@jackl.6635]

such a humble guy - makes me proud to be British for once

[@Frugalitas123]

@Mark S born in England, raised in England. He's British mate.

[@serinadelmar6012]

Happy Hiker those two things are not connected.

[@serinadelmar6012]

Frugalitas123 innit.

[@Frugalitas123]

@Mark S wow. Comparing a dog and a horse to a white and a black person. That ignorance is toxic. Dogs and horses are different species; Humans, no matter what colour the wrapping, are one species. British cultural identity has little to do with genetic descent. Yes, he is of African descent. I am of Russian descent. However, we are both born and raised in the country that we are now culturally assimilated to, and consider ourselves British. He may consider himself to have a dual cultural identity. And you know what? I'm fine with that. White British and Black British are equally British. I defy you to find and genetically prove a single person you know who is from a 'pure' line of white British genetics. I mean, by the standards you appear to be setting Britain is about to lose about 97% of it's own people. And while we're all trying to find our 'true home' through genetic descent, why don't we all just hack bits off and scatter them across the world, eh? Or we can be appreciative of our differences while seeking unity instead of division

[@brere45678]

@@Frugalitas123 I don't know mate because if he was knife wielding thug involved in gangs, people would be quick to denounce him as an immigrant so you can't pick and choose as you like.

[@kimmy8079]

Tom: “My mom sees you walk your dog” Stormzy: “Ah is it?” Jake: *stares longingly at Stormzy” Jake same

[@zedan6303]

*Jake to Tom : ah is it?

[@TonyEnglandUK]

Mum*

[@shubhangi664]

2:28 Gwyneth lowkey proud of her kids for being Stormzy stans

[@pascal9760]

Stormzy's such a likeable guy, love him❤

[@shellyg5880]

This makes me love him even more. He is so down to earth and sweet. Fame hasn't gone to his head.

[@jordantoovey4581]

Stormzy ‘I want to be as human as possible’ Also stormzy ‘flip her man’

[@ZinedinePrime]

Lol

[@AsphyxiatingOxygen]

@@studmalexy chill, bruv

[@emz2969]

@@studmalexy Is your first name Alan?

[@studmalexy]

@@emz2969no..my first name is... IM BETTER THAN YOU!

[@ia285]

@@studmalexy salty

[@willbirkett7447]

Stormzy is incredibly humble

[@sebastianmcmillan3276]

I live in Kingston not seen stormzy or Tom Holland once

[@Nayreel23]

sebastian mcmillan I cant imagine they pop into Bentalls to do their shopping they wouldn’t be able to move without being stopped for a photo 😂

[@lolll3360]

Let me rephrase it for you..YOU LIVE IN THE BROKE PART OF KINGSTON,they do not 👏👏your welcome

[@sebastianmcmillan3276]

lolll Yh but even still if you live in Kingston u ain’t just gonna be in ur house the whole time. Thought maybe I’d see them in bentalls or John leeis

[@lolll3360]

@@sebastianmcmillan3276 yeah not really I live in Kingston the rich basically stick to where they live in there gated communities and and everyone else stick's to where they are just how it is in London tbh 🤷

[@sebastianmcmillan3276]

lolll well obviously but 1 it’s still peak and also I saw on Tom Holland’s insta story he was in bentalls once

[@yawnuako1548]

200 000 people attend Glastonbury My guy Stormzy

[@ккє-о6ц]

Is that more than Coachella?

[@yawnuako1548]

Yeah, coachella is 100 000

[@nickslidel]

Yaw Nuako 150,000 tickets are sold

[@gumjuicee6746]

Ye Glastonbury is second or third largest festival in the world I was told when I worked there!

[@Tommysimonsen]

It`s the biggest current running, there have been a few around 1 mill. Like Woodstock.

[@finbarlee828]

Romelu Lukaku's first touch is so bad he's turned to music

[@brownkemosabe]

😂😂

[@xorpe7172]

This joke stopped being funny like 6 years ago my dude

[@finbarlee828]

@@xorpe7172 alright

[@hash7003]

Exactly

[@E_torres625]

😂😂😂

[@kaizenmckenzie4782]

Lukaku and Stormzy are never in the same room together.

[@tropical9913]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

[@chloelonsdaleasmr]

He seems so nervous😩

[@kingtutankhamun8190]

Wouldn’t you be on that sofa 😂

[@Sui_Generis0]

It's a big sofa

[@shaeel]

@@Sui_Generis0 OHHH IS ITTTT

[@shaeel]

@@Sui_Generis0 yeah I know so was i

[@benjimc1]

He's waved!

[@veenar7843]

I love how this was like the beginning of Stormzy and Tom’s friendship and he’s just given him a shoutout in his new song cause they’re proper mates now 😂😍

[@DanceLoveSingLive93]

He is such a fantastic performer, saw him live this year at a festival and he was just great!!!

[@kconvlogs9818]

It’s mad how similar he sounds to his rapping voice no gimmicks with him that’s class

[@PaddyRenz]

“....Flip her man” SAVAGE 😂😭

[@sonyabladewins1881]

I like how he screwed his face up at "Coachella" er no Glastonbury is bigger 😂😂😂👏🏾

[@yusufk5545]

I love stormzy’s accent, it’s the best😂💙

[@zainataznim619]

Stormzy and Tom Holland both from London and both very different 😂 I love the uk

[@klaniecedevero6160]

ANYONE ELSE ADMIRING HIS CHOCOLATE/ FLAWLESS SKIN? NO? JUST ME? OKAY :)

[@MinecraftWillZoBoB]

chocolate... Tf

[@usmank03]

@@MinecraftWillZoBoB 😂

[@betlea8070]

He's stunning! Absolutely gorgeous! 😍😍

[@Ezzahh]

You can tell he’s nervous but he held it together and did good, I would of stuttered so much and just sat quietly 😂

[@-m00ncity39]

Stormzy’s voice 😩😩

[@wevegonetoplaid]

Stormzy is so talented it's crazy. Even his wink is perfect. I think I swooned.

[@water9baby972]

Stormzy is a gorgeous man.

[@MinecraftWillZoBoB]

water9baby 9

[@goldwincs]

4:04 "HELLO IT'S NICK!" * flip the chair * "It's a chemical reaction" LOL

[@EverydayTech1]

Jake during the whole show: 👀

[@credenceia3572]

fr😂😂😂

[@cameronparkinson5849]

Man, I listened to his crown album after watching this some time ago and I remember saying to myself that this man was a true man of god, I appreciate you stormzy god bless!

[@louisrelf5903]

He's such a nice guy! Warms my heart.

[@amaragrey9795]

His interview presence is so much now

[@seanogrady8961]

So much love for this dude, legit human

[@ByronHawk]

Stormzy is for music what Banksy is to art. Absolute class acts in their unique ways!

[@connor-ey3uh]

Byron Hawk Alaw

[@brere45678]

@Happy Hiker Haha yeah he really has no idea what he's talking about tbh. He just says things to please his targeted audience and tries to play it like he's clued up.

[@mojojojo8806]

Banksy designed the union jack stab vest he wore during his glasto performance.

[@kynamatthewson7702]

Stormzy with the Hollywood elite, just being himself. Love it.

[@mammaof3angels685]

I just love stormzy he seems so down to earth I hope he never loses that

[@damiencunningham2342]

Is Stormzy drunk 😂😂

[@benjimc1]

AF

[@damiencunningham2342]

BenjiMC1 😂😂

[@ryane7906]

Oh is it?

[@SurahOnline]

He just said he's been drinking

[@Rai_S82]

Yep. He looks lean cuisine as well 😂

[@notherntranceaddict181]

I don't like his music at all but really like him as a person. Seems humble.

[@surferpip]

I agree with you on that not my cup of tea musically but a really funny down to earth guy

[@Zeeshanbeats]

@@surferpip Thanks for being honest!

[@bobbimarley4078]

Same

[@maximyles]

How can you not like his music?

[@pixie92441]

@@maximyles Well, for me it's like, hip hop, grime, they aren't really genres I listen to as much? I'm more of a rock music fan. So his stuff doesn't really come up in my recommendations as much. That said, the songs of his I have listened to, are great. But not everyone likes rap as much as other types of music, and that's okay. It's possible OP simply isn't one for grime.

[@theurbanmedia4527]

Well done Stormzy, i must say you deserve it bro. Humble guy! Respect

[@NewmskiRunnerCarerDJProducer]

Great interview. Shows a different, humble and humourous side to Stormzy. I don't normally like the grime music genre, but, Stormzy's tracks, there's something about them, I think because a lot of them are what he's lived, experiences etc. He's achieved a huge amount in the last few years, esp with the Glastonbury festival headlining slot (which was great to see!). Props to Stormzy. Actually looking forward to listening to the new album when it's out. Crown: great track, thought provoking.

[@thezu9250]

So basically you’re a grime fan? It’s really weird to me when people like write a whole essay about how they don’t like something that they actually like. Do you honestly think that Graham fans love every single grime artist?

[@lawse9393]

Stormzy is so charismatic & humble 🙏

[@emogirlchoco1234]

I'm very new to Stormzy and know nothing about the grime scene, but so far he's a very talented and well-spoken artist. I hope he continues doing great things and I can't wait to give his songs a listen

[@shoaibahmed588]

Good to see Lukaku putting the work in the gym.

[@yusufk5545]

“Oh is it” best saying ever😂💙

[@mrkey6523]

Gwyneth Loves him now too... and so do all of us. Love this man.

[@brettdavidson9837]

SUCH a likeable person.

[@dariusdoodoo]

It’s good to read that Stormzy has stopped smoking weed because it’s bad for his mental health. He’s also reduced his use of social media on his phone. This man is very influential. Why is the story so under reported?

[@kilianschattauer5625]

Big up to Stormzy for this album. Absolute legend

[@drizzyjd7443]

Gweneth: my kids are big fans of yours Stormzy: are is it?

[@elizabethglavinis6539]

Man, gotta love Stormzy he's fantastic

[@user-go1ff4sj3k]

love to see how stormzy isn’t caught up in all the fame and money like many other celebs are and i appreciate him for it . plus his music bangs lol

[@dabereogbuishi7533]

Stormzy:...... " and I'm gonna mash it up as well"😂

[@ragnarlothbrok4827]

Can’t believe how far this guy came and it’s only the beginning

[@studmalexy]

I cant believe it either...Stormzy is SHIT!

[@robbieomahony5741]

Stormzy and Tom man the duo we never knew we wanted

[@207512386]

What a chap. so humble, has my respect

[@stormysamreen7062]

Can we have a podcast on literally any topic starring these six people? Graham: host Tom Hanks: great voice Gwyneth: another great voice Tom Holland: kid Stormzy: innocent bruh Jake: a quiet place

[@dognut8080]

Norton: When’s you Birthday? Stormzy: *Ahh is itt?*

[@robbieomahony5741]

It's funny because they just dont use the same language as Stormz. Love how he stays colloquially with it ahaha doesn't change up at all

[@ogunyemid]

Before Stormzy was as big as he is now, I was in a church in Kennington a few years back, then Michael all of a sudden he just walked in, I was like how random lol!

[@911beats]

Jake should loan some Eyebrow to Stormzy

[@kygodragon4782]

Lol that's a good comment, you win today.

[@willowa6751]

Tom is staying incredibly calm, I really did not expect that

[@tkaypasipamire]

Stormzy is so amazing and humorous and down to earth . Love him ❤️

[@asantitracey6612]

He’s amazing. I’ve seen him live before

[@lawenda2099]

I remember walking through London a few years back, one of the guys I was with got excited and said "look, it's Stormzy!" and pointed at someone, I didn't really know Stormzy at the time so I don't know if it really was him, but whoever I saw was very tall and had nice clothes on. He seems like a really genuine and nice guy.

[@emma-rp3qp]

0:12 i can’t handle jake always looking so intensely at everyone lmaooo

[@isabellasarfo6646]

Stormzy is sooooo humble 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭

[@mohammedragab231]

Stormzy is the only musician i see that wears casual cloths and has normal human hair and dont got tatooos alllll over his body and face

[@amaanxrashid7111]

Nobody Stormzy- ‘oh is it’

[@jpnehemia7813]

I was waiting for him to say "long story short" 😂😂😂

[@golddustwoman1253]

Seeing stormzy live is actually amazing

[@FoxyJesus]

"you know we live close to each other" "shut up" "my mum watched you walk the dog everyday" "oh shut up"

[@caitlinriley4699]

I couldn't stop thinking about his hoodie pullstring. I wanted to pull it out SO bad.

[@brightstar78]

What a down - to - earth person! I LOVE Stormzy.

[@Countduk005]

"Flip Her Man"

[@Smiff1]

4:03 this out of context is gold

[@versaillesth]

Gyllenhal looks like an Italian mob boss!

[@mikaahoni1097]

Stormzy and Tom hanks at the same stage… how cool

[@Righteous_Cal101]

Who ever thought spiderman and stormzy would be on the same screen together🤣🤣🤣

[@wendyraymond1751]

Love u Tom hanks. .so lovely ..that voice. ..

[@robertkielty5094]

Humility. Nice. Proper artist.

[@StickItUpYrBumGugle]

I like that Tom Hanks was chipping in, to put him at ease. Seems like a very likeable person.

[@hrithikbhatia]

Stormzy and toms convo was the best😂

[@JacobCal]

1:00 Gyllenhaal could have made a MASSIVE spoiler there lmao SELF CONTROL

[@JojajoDam]

Stormzy, the human boss. Hes so lovely and funny.

[@ZoeLouise]

Stormzy always keeling it real 👊🏼👊🏼❤️

[@alm31]

So this is what Lukaku would look like in a Real Madrid kit