British rapper Dappy, formerly of N-Dubz, is being hailed a hero following reports that he helped talk a man down from Tower Bridge.
It is believed the rapper, 34, was filming a music video and was recognised by the man on the bridge.
The Daily Mail reports that the rapper heard a young man shout his name and wave frantically from his precarious position in an arch right above the Thames. The site was cordoned off by emergency services.
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Dappy, whose real name is Costadinos Contostavlos, was invited under the police cordon to talk to the man. Dappys girlfriend Imanie posted on Instagram: Daps told him his life was precious and that he loves him…he talked him off the bridge… the man and his family reached out and he is alive and well.
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Imanie also wrote: I truly believe the Universe sent us to that bridge so that Daps could save this mans life. As soon as he recognised Daps his whole demeanour changed; we saw hope appear in his eyes.
It is believed the pair talked for around 10 minutes. Dappy reshared his girlfriends post, sayingI werent even gonna say nothing, but yooo.
Dappy was a founding member of N-Dubz, formed in Cambden Town in the early 2000s. The group released their debut album in 2008, and split in 2011 to go their separate ways, although there has been talk of a reunion. Dappy appeared in Celebrity Big Brother in 2014.
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