Stefflon Don, born Stephanie Victoria Allen on December 14, 1991, is a British rapper and singer who gained prominence with her hit single “Hurtin’ Me” (featuring French Montana) reaching number 7 on the UK Singles Chart in 2017.
Allen debuted with her mixtape “Real Ting” in 2016, followed by “Secure” in 2018.
Early life and Education 
Stefflon Don, born in Birmingham, England, and of Jamaican heritage, grew up in a large family with seven siblings, including rapper Dutchavelli. At the age of five, her family relocated to Rotterdam, Netherlands, where she became fluent in Dutch. From an early age, she showed a passion for music, singing, and songwriting. At nine, she recorded a hook for rapper U-Niq, though the song was never released. Returning to Britain at 14, she pursued her studies in London while juggling jobs as a cake decorator and hairdresser before embarking on her music career.
Career
Stefflon Don made her initial mark in 2015 with a cover of Wretch 32’s “6 Words” and went on to feature on various tracks, including Lethal Bizzle’s “Wobble” and KSI’s “Touch Down” from the Baywatch soundtrack. She signed with 54 London, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, in spring 2016. Her breakout moment came with the release of her first mixtape, “Real Ting,” in December 2016.
In 2017, she gained further recognition with the release of the hit single “Hurtin’ Me” featuring French Montana, which reached number 7 on the UK Singles Chart. She won the Best Female award at the 2017 MOBO Awards and appeared on the cover of NME’s final print edition in March 2018. Her collaboration with Halsey and Big Sean on the remix of “Alone” marked her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Stefflon Don continued to thrive in the music industry, featuring on various tracks, including Wiley’s “Boasty” in March 2019 and XXXTentacion’s “Royalty” in July 2019. She participated in the XXL Freshman Class in June 2018 and released her second mixtape, “Secure,” in August 2018. In August 2021, she was featured on the “Kiss My (Uh Oh) Girl Power Remix” alongside other artists.
Additionally, she performed at the Platinum Party at the Palace in June 2022 and paid homage to the late rapper Sidhu Moose Wala in June 2023, with whom she previously collaborated on the song “47” in 2019, reaching No. 17 on the UK Singles Chart.
Personal life
At 17 years old, Stefflon Don welcomed her first child, a son named Jaylen. She is the sibling of rapper Dutchavelli. From 2018 to 2022, Allen was in a relationship with Nigerian singer Burna Boy. In September 2019, she showed her generosity by holding a giveaway on Twitter after reaching a billion streams as an artist. When British artist Shocka reached out to her about his mother’s cancer treatment in Nigeria, she decided to financially support him by covering the expenses.
Net Worth
Estimated to be over 10 million dollars