Stephen Paul Manderson (born 27 November 1983), known professionally as Professor Green, is an English rapper, singer, television presenter and public advocate. He rose from the UK underground hip-hop scene to mainstream success, establishing himself as a multi-platinum recording artist, a broadcaster and a prominent voice on mental health.

Overview

Professor Green's output spans recorded music, live performance and broadcast work. He has sold millions of records in the UK and is widely recognized for blending autobiographical lyricism with pop and hip-hop influences. Beyond music, he has presented television shows and appeared as an actor and guest on a range of entertainment programmes.

Career and achievements

Beginning in the early 2000s, Manderson built a profile through mixtapes and live shows before achieving commercial breakthroughs. Over the course of his career he has accumulated multi-platinum sales and charting singles, collaborated with other artists, and released albums that brought him wider attention. His memoir reached bestseller lists, reflecting public interest in his life story and cultural impact.

Media work and public profile

In addition to music, Professor Green has worked in television and radio. He is a former co-host of Lip Sync Battle UK on Channel 5 and has appeared as a presenter and panellist across entertainment formats. His television presence broadened his audience and provided platforms to discuss personal topics in public interviews and documentaries. For more about his television work see television credits.

Activism and mental health advocacy

Manderson is an outspoken campaigner on mental health and suicide prevention. He uses his public profile to raise awareness about emotional wellbeing, drawing on his own experiences to reduce stigma. He is a patron of the suicide prevention charity CALM; more information can be found via the charity link CALM. For resources and his advocacy initiatives see mental health and activist pages, and details on prevention work at suicide prevention.

Notable facts and distinctions

  • Stage name: Professor Green; birth name: Stephen Paul Manderson.
  • Commercial success: multi-platinum sales and several charting singles.
  • Author: wrote a memoir that featured on national bestseller lists.
  • Public roles: musician, television presenter, actor and mental health advocate.

Professor Green remains an influential figure in contemporary British music and public life, known both for his artistic work and for campaigning on issues affecting young people and mental health.