Aitch (born Harrison James Armstrong) is an English rapper, songwriter, and musician. He is best known for his witty lyricism, energetic flow, and chart-topping hip-hop music.
Aitch rose to prominence through viral freestyle videos before achieving mainstream success with hit songs such as “Taste (Make It Shake),” “Buss Down,” “Rain,” “Baby,” “My G,” and “Raving in the Studio.” He has established himself as one of the leading figures in British rap.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Harrison James Armstrong
- Stage Name: Aitch
- Born: December 9, 1999
- Age: 27 years old
- Birthplace: New Moston, Manchester, England
- Occupation: Rapper, Songwriter, Musician
- Nationality: British
- Height: 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm)
- Ethnicity: White British
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Mr and Mrs Armstrong
- Siblings: Gracie Armstrong, Hattie Armstrong
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $5 million USD
Early Life and Education
Harrison James Armstrong was born on December 9, 1999, in New Moston, Manchester, England, to Mr and Mrs Armstrong. He grew up having two siblings, Gracie Armstrong and Hattie Armstrong.
He attended Our Lady’s Roman Catholic High School in Manchester, where he developed a passion for music and freestyle rap. After leaving school, he briefly worked in construction before deciding to pursue music full-time.
Career
Aitch began his music career by uploading freestyle rap videos to YouTube, quickly attracting attention for his clever wordplay and charismatic delivery.
His breakthrough came in 2018 with the viral single “Straight Rhymez,” which amassed millions of views and introduced him to a wider audience.
He later signed with Capitol Records and released successful singles including “Taste (Make It Shake),” “Buss Down,” “Mice,” and “Rain” featuring AJ Tracey, the latter becoming his first UK number-one single.
His debut mixtape, Polaris (2020), further established him as one of the United Kingdom’s most promising rap artists.
Aitch continued his success with collaborations featuring artists such as Ed Sheeran, Anne-Marie, Ashanti, and Bakar.
In 2022, he released his debut studio album, Close to Home, which debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart and featured the hit singles “My G,” “Louis Vuitton,” and “1989.”
Most recently, he has continued releasing new music, performing at major festivals, and touring internationally while remaining one of Britain’s leading hip-hop artists.
Awards and Nominations
- BRIT Awards – Best Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act (Winner)
- MOBO Awards – Best Newcomer (Winner)
- MOBO Awards – Multiple nominations
- Global Awards – Rising Star (Winner)
- Ivor Novello Awards – Nominee
Social Media
- Instagram: @aitch
- TikTok: @aitch20
- YouTube Channel: Aitch
- Facebook: Aitch
- X(twitter): @OfficialAitch
Personal Life
Aitch, 27 years old, is single. He was previously in a relationship with British influencer and television personality Amelia Dimoldenberg, although the pair later went their separate ways. He has no children and stands 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm) tall.
He is also actively involved in charitable initiatives and has used his platform to raise awareness and funds for causes including support for children with Down syndrome, inspired by his younger sister, who has the condition.
Net Worth
Aitch has a net worth of $5 million USD. His income is primarily generated through music streaming, album sales, concert tours, live performances, songwriting royalties, brand endorsements, and commercial partnerships. His successful recordings, sold-out tours, and collaborations with internationally recognised artists have significantly contributed to his financial success.
Discography
Studio Albums
- Close to Home (2022)
- Mixtapes
- AitcH20 (2019)
- Polaris (2020)
- On Your Marks (Ep)
Singles
- Straight Rhymez
- Taste (Make It Shake)
- Buss Down
- Rain
- Baby
- My G
- Louis Vuitton
- 1989
- Raving in the Studio