Saw him in the Lizard Lounge in Nottingham, in 2003. Wearing a gold medallion with the initials ‘JJ’ hanging at the bottom. Bold and vulgar. Looked an absolute wankstain. Me and my mates had a good ten minutes pissing ourselves at that. Looked like he took himself far too seriously.
That said, he was young and not the first person to get carried away when they become successful. I think he comes across ok these days, and he’s articulate. Fair play to him for sticking his neck out and backing himself.
Actually genuinely great to see a mixed-race lad from Clifton doing so well for himself.