Rap sensation Aitch will feature in a new Netflix documentary, 'Aitch: Don't Be Afraid,' chronicling his gruelling quest to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. The 26-year-old rapper, real name Harrison James Armstrong, took on the challenge last year, and the special documentary will stream later this month.
Aitch rose to fame in 2018 with his hit track 'Straight Rhymez' and released his number 2 album 'Close to Home' in 2022. Reality TV fans will recognise the Manchester rapper from his star turn in the 2025 season of ITV's 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!', where he finished in fourth place.
A Challenge Greater Than the Jungle
Fans will soon see Aitch endure a trial more challenging than anything he faced in the jungle: climbing the biggest mountain in Africa. The task was not just for fun; he raised a substantial amount of money for charity in the process.
The BRIT Award-winning star took on Mount Kilimanjaro alongside his closest friends, family members, and team. The climb was recorded on film as they undertook the monumental task. The resulting footage has been edited into 'Aitch: Don't Be Afraid,' directed by Aaron Fitzmaurice and Harry Tatem.
Raising Over £160,000 for Down's Syndrome Association
The 19,341-foot climb raised over £160,000, with funds going to the Down's Syndrome Association, for which Aitch is an ambassador. The documentary promises emotional scenes, capturing every moment of the challenge. A press release states that fans will see 'the physical and emotional realities of the journey.'
'As the altitude rises and the conditions become increasingly unforgiving, viewers witness the determination, vulnerability and camaraderie that carry the group towards the summit,' the release continues. 'Through candid moments on and off the mountain, the documentary explores the motivation behind the challenge, highlighting the strength of family, resilience, and the importance of raising greater awareness and creating opportunities for people with Down syndrome.'
The documentary, shot last year, shines a light on a cause deeply personal to Aitch, celebrating his younger sister Gracie's impact on his life while encouraging audiences to support the Down's Syndrome Association.
A Personal Motivation: Sister Gracie
Aitch's 16-year-old sister Gracie frequently features in his social media output, and his 2022 song 'My G' featuring Ed Sheeran is dedicated to her. The star has opened up about his special relationship with his younger sibling and has previously stated he makes music to support both Gracie and her twin sister Hattie.
Opening up about their relationship at the Pride of Britain Awards last year, he said: 'Gracie is my hero because she's just an absolute soldier. Just what she's been through and all that. She just lights up every room she walks in.' Heaping praise on Hattie, whom he branded 'the superstar in my family,' he added: 'Them two are my heroes, even though they do my head in sometimes.'
Fans were touched to hear the singer open up about his sisters while in the 'I'm a Celeb' camp last year. He gushed to fellow contestants, including Shona McGarty and Jack Osbourne: 'My baby girls, my two sisters, everything I do is for them two... Bottom line, I'm on this show for them two. I make music for them two. I try to make a living for them two. Yeah, they're my girls.'
During a previous appearance on Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing's podcast, Aitch explained how Gracie had helped shape his life. He said: 'I wouldn't even be half the person I am if [Gracie] wasn't here. She actually teaches you lessons that you don't realise till after. It's taught me, and this sounds bad, but it taught me more to treat everyone the same. And to understand that everyone is a human.'
Streaming from July 26
'Aitch: Don't Be Afraid' will be available to stream via Netflix from Sunday, 26 July.
