Dizzee Rascal Signs Book Deal

Dizzee Rascal is to tell all about his turbulent life - he's signed a deal to co-write his autobiography.

The Bonkers hitmaker will detail his upbringing in an impoverished area of London which saw him turn to crime, as well as the 2003 stabbing in Cyprus which left him fearing for his life.

Rascal, real name Dylan Kwabena Mills, will write the tome with music journalist Ben Thompson as part of a deal with Canongate Books and the publishing arm of his record label Dirtee Stank Recordings.

A spokesperson for Canongate says, "The Dizzee Rascal Story will provide a much more intimate insight into the real story behind the charismatic young artist."

The Dizzee Rascal Story is due to be released in October.