Jordan Stephens

Jordan Stephens is the hip hop artist using his platform, established as one half of the duo Rizzle Kicks, to tackle toxic masculinity and mental health. From chart-topping hits to viral mental health campaigns, Jordan is a force for good in the celebrity world. Able to elevate your occasion with his recognisability in the music industry, when booked to discuss his advocacy work Jordan shines a much-needed light on the issues faced, and his stigma-busting talks resonate with audiences of all demographic.

A graduate of the prestigious BRIT school, Jordan met his rap partner Harley Alexander-Sule, there before collaborating to form Rizzle Kicks in 2008. Achieving a number 1 UK Chart hit with Olly Murs in ‘Heart Skips a Beat’, going certified Platinum on their debut album Stereo Typical and securing five UK Top 10 tracks, Rizzle Kicks have been dominating the hip hop scene for a decade. With Jordan at the helm able to rap, sing and play the trumpet, the pair has gained international stardom, and their well-known tunes like Mama Do the Hump and Down With The Trumpets, are guaranteed floor fillers. Bringing his well-loved talents to the stage, Jordan’s versatility allows him to be booked as an event entertainer too.

Having established a loyal fan following, and an impressive global platform, Jordan used his position to found the #IAMWHOLE campaign in 2016. Collaborating with the YMCA and the NHS, Jordan aimed to tackle the stigma surrounding mental health, using his own story as a driving force having suffered from depression and turned to substance abuse after the death of a relative and suicide of a friend. Through his event ‘Music 4 Mental Health’ in 2018 supported by Ed Sheeran, and the Digital Detox Day in 2020 endorsed by Zoe Sugg, Jordan is breaking down barriers and starting much-needed conversations.

When booked for speaking engagements, Jordan draws on topics like toxic masculinity, which he has discussed in The Guardian, and how to support people with their mental health in both a personal and professional capacity. Having gaied fame at a young age, Jordan had a more difficult journey than most to adulthood, something he elaborated on in his 2017 TEDx talk. From the benefits of music on mental health to navigating the challenges of social media, Jordan infuses talks with his personal experience to build a connection with each audience and offer actionable advice.