Ed Skrein Overview

Ed Skrein may not yet be a household name in North America, but that could soon change. Of Jewish, Austrian and English descent, British rapper Edward George Skrein, standing a statuesque 6"1" (1.85 m) tall, was part of a criminal gang until he was 17, when he was stabbed and almost died. He subsequently left the gang to receive an Honours Degree in Fine Art from Central Saint Martins at the University of the Arts in London. From there, he performed musically with groups such as Asian Dub... See All