Dizzee Rascal was one of the U.K.'s most prominent music subjects during the latter half of 2003. Just a few months prior to winning his country's Mercury Prize -- for Boy in da Corner, his debut album -- his name was known only by his peers and devout followers of the garage scene. Though the innovative MC/producer was only 18 at the time of the album's release, there was plenty to talk about beyond his music.
Born Dylan Mills, Dizzee Rascal grew up in a council estate in East London and was raised an only child by his mother. He didn't fare well in school -- he was booted f...