TAYS is a well-known rapper and influencer from Manchester, who went viral on the social media platform Twitch.

The online personality will take part in reality series Footasylum Locked In, where he will compete against his famous cast mates for cash prizes.

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Social media stardom

Tays started his rap career in his bedroom, but his career took off when he started posting his music online.

Since then he has written songs including Your Tings My Tings and Perfect Girl.

Social media has been an integral part of Tays’ success, as he has been able to promote his music through his Twitch channel taysmcrr.

On the video game streaming website, Tays has more than 60,000 followers.

Manchester’s music scene

Tays is part of a new wave of rappers coming out of Manchester, with acts such as Aitch and Bugzy Malone reaching new heights in the UK charts.

The rapper thinks this success has a lot to do with the collaborative nature of the Manchester scene.

He said: “We are always together and want everyone to succeed.

“I think that’s why the rap scene is growing so much.”

He added that he thinks Manchester is now neck and neck with London when it comes to the music scene.

Some of the most iconic British bands of all time call the North West city their home, including Oasis, The Smiths and Joy Division.

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FootAsylum is locked down

Tays will take part in the fifth series of Footasylum Locked In, a show where famous influencers must live and work together to win prizes.

He is joined by Heather Bowling, who also lives in Manchester, and other stars including Scouse Mali and Jack Joseph.

The show started on October 30, 2024 and the housemates will be locked together for 14 days.

You can watch the show on the Footasylum YouTube channel and in the app.

The cast of Footasylum Locked In Series 5

The fifth series of Footasylum Locked In features a star-studded cast who will live together in the show’s iconic house.

They will compete as teams and as individuals, while avoiding elimination and trying to win cash prizes.

The cast consists of:

• Adeola Patronne, YouTuber and podcaster
• Scouse Mali, Twitch streamer
• Tays, rapper and Twitch streamer
• Jack Joseph, TikToker
• Pieface, FIFA streamer
• America Foster, social media star
• Heather Bowling, TikToker and influencer
• Shelen, TikToker and influencer
• Michael Hamilton, musician and podcaster
• Mia Mon, Twitch streamer and influencer