Manchester-born rapper Aitch is preparing for his most exposed role yet as he enters the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! jungle in 2025. The 25-year-old artist, whose real name is Harrison James Armstrong, joins the reality show with a reputation for creating headlines, leaving fans wondering if he'll bring his controversial streak to the Australian outback.
The Mural Mistake That Made Manchester Furious
One of Aitch's most notorious incidents occurred in 2022 when an advertisement for his debut album Close to Home accidentally covered a beloved mural of Joy Division icon Ian Curtis in Manchester's Northern Quarter. The artwork by street artist Akse P19 had become a local landmark, and its disappearance sparked immediate outrage among Mancunians.
Aitch described discovering the backlash on social media, telling BBC Breakfast: "I felt like the most hated person in Manchester for about 40 minutes." He quickly took action upon learning about the mistake, contacting Amazon and the original artist to halt the billboard's installation and arrange for the mural's restoration. The rapper moved swiftly to correct the error, demonstrating his commitment to his hometown despite the unfortunate situation.
Rap Feuds and Lyric Controversies
The Manchester artist's career has been punctuated by several public disputes and controversial moments. Tensions with fellow rapper Central Cee simmered throughout 2025 before exploding into a very public exchange through their music.
Central Cee fired the first shot with his track 5 Star, rapping: "I felt like a p***k when I went to the BRITs, they gave the award to a guy called Aitch." Aitch responded with his own diss track A Guy Called?, accusing his rival of being "all style and no substance." The spat divided fans and dominated UK rap discussions for weeks.
Earlier, in 2023, Aitch faced significant criticism for explicit lyrics in his single Landslide with Nafe Smallz. Fans condemned the track's provocative content as inappropriate for his younger audience. The rapper defended himself on Instagram, stating: "Sorry for my language... but I'm a rapper at the end of the day. Everyone ease up a bit - I'm not always an angel."
Personal Life Drama and Award Show Moments
Aitch's storytelling landed him in hot water when he shared an intimate anecdote about an ex-girlfriend during a holiday in Bali. He described waking up to find she had "s**t all over the place" after she'd "thought she'd got away with murder."
Australian influencer Lola Thompson later identified herself as the woman in question and slammed the rapper for exaggerating the story. She clarified that she had suffered from severe food poisoning and insisted the incident was far less dramatic than portrayed. Thompson revealed that Aitch had actually comforted her at the time rather than reacting with disgust.
At the 2023 BRIT Awards, Aitch raised eyebrows by seemingly taking a subtle dig at Harry Styles during his acceptance speech. He echoed Styles' much-mocked Grammys speech by saying: "Not many people where I'm from... get the opportunity to stand up here." The moment was widely interpreted as a cheeky reference to the former One Direction star's controversial comments.
As Aitch prepares to face jungle trials and campfire conversations, viewers will be watching closely to see if the outspoken rapper can navigate the reality TV experience without adding to his collection of controversial moments. His history of speaking his mind suggests this could be one of the most entertaining I'm A Celebrity appearances in recent years.
