What is Kano’s real name and what is his net worth?
TOP Boy may be over, but for actor Kano his career is continuing to explode.
The Sully star has won over a new army of fans thanks to the hit Netflix show - but some may be wondering what his REAL name is.
What is Kano's real name?
Kano was born Kane Brett Robinson on May 21, 1985, in East Ham, London.
As well as being an actor, he is also a successful rapper and songwriter.
In fact before he got into acting, Kano is noted for being a pioneer of grime culture, alongside artists such as Wiley and Dizzee Rascal.
If that wasn't enough, before he became a rapper and actor, he had dreams of becoming a footballer.
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At the age of 13 Kano played for a number of youth teams including West Ham, Norwich City and Celtic.
However, he eventually abandoned his sporting ambitions in favour of a musical career.
Kano's last album to be released was in 2020, and was his sixth offering.
Called Hoodies All Summer, the record was shortlisted for the coveted Mercury Prize 2020 - the second time in his career.
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What is Kano's net worth?
Thanks to has impressive career as a rapper, and also as an actor, Kano is a very rich man.
He has an estimated net worth of around £4M.
Kano earns a lot of his money through his music, but being a Netflix star would've also boosted his bank balance considerably.
What has Kano starred in?
Kano played drug dealer Sully in Top Boy from 2011, until the show ended in 2023.
He was the co-lead star, opposite Ashley Walters who played his on-screen rival Dushane.
Speaking about the Netflix show coming to an end, the two actors said in a joint statement: "For those that have followed the journey from the start, you will know how much this show means to everyone on our team and we wholeheartedly know how much it means to you.
"These characters have been a part of our lives for over a decade now and without everyone’s support we couldn’t have come this far.
“Whilst the journeys of Dushane and Sully have remained at the core of the show, the new characters that have entered the world of Top Boy have become a key part of the show’s legacy, representing each new storyline in a raw, authentic way.
"With all this being said, and staying true to our original goal, every story must have an ending and so season three will be our finale.
"A chance to come full circle and end the journey in the right way.”
Top Boy is the only TV show Kano has starred in so far.
However, he has also dabbled in the world of film, and starred in Tower Block (2012), and The Kitchen (2023).
What are Kano's most famous songs?
Kano burst onto the scene in the noughties, releasing his first single in 2002.
Since then he has had six studio albums, which have all included hit songs.
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His biggest songs are:
- Boys Love Girls
- Ps and Qs
- Signs In Life ft Ghetts
- Nite Nite
- Flow Of The Year