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Stig of the Dump
Stig of the Dump, September 2009
Background information
Birth name	Steve Dixon
Also known as	King Grizzly Piff Rhys Jones
Origin	Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom
Genres	Hip hop, dubstep
Occupation	Rapper
Years active	2006-present
Labels	Lewis Recordings

Musical artist

Steve Dixon better known by his stage name Stig of the Dump, is an English rapper from Newcastle upon Tyne, who built a reputation as a battle rapper in London. He lived in Spain for many years but has now returned to the United Kingdom.

Career

Stig's first major release was The Homeless Microphonist EP in 2006, followed by the Braindead 12", which featured RA the Rugged Man. He released his first full-length album, Mood Swings, in 2010. He is signed to Lewis Recordings.

Stig is a regular on the battle-rap circuits; his titles so far include two World End of the Weak Challenge Champion of Champions, two UK End of the Weak Challenge Champion, UK Battlescars Champion and Jump Off Tag Team Champion. He also gained notoriety for his impromptu battle with Asher D, at the film premiere of Life and Lyrics in 2006. He has also appeared as a judge on Don't Flop.