Rapper hopes to be next Jeremy Clarkson as he documents farm life after huge collabs
From the bustling streets of Lewisham in south-east London to the open fields of Cambridgeshire, rapper Fekky has made a life-changing move that few could have predicted. The grime artist, known for his collaborations with UK heavyweights like Dizzee Rascal and Skepta, has swapped packed venues and recording studios for barns, chicken coops, and vegetable patches. Now, he’s inviting thousands of fans along for the ride through his YouTube series Hood 2 Farm, which has quickly developed a loyal following.
Fekky’s new venture has drawn inevitable comparisons to Clarkson’s Farm, the hit Amazon Prime show fronted by former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson. But far from shying away from the comparison, Fekky embraces it. In fact, he says Clarkson has been a major inspiration for his new chapter in life. Speaking to the BBC, he admitted:
“I’m inspired by Clarkson’s Farm. I think this is where I want to get to. I’m on seven acres. He’s on thousands or something. Hopefully, within the next few years, it’ll be Fekky’s Farm. Clarkson’s got to get out of the way for a minute and give me a go.”
The seeds for this transformation were planted during the Covid lockdowns, when Fekky first took an interest in gardening. What started as a small project quickly became a passion. Before long, he was dreaming of something bigger—space to grow his own produce, raise animals, and live closer to nature. That dream became reality when he relocated to a farm in Cambridgeshire, where he now tends to rows of vegetables, keeps chickens, and explores the realities of rural life.
But the real turning point, he says, came during a three-month stay in Thailand. Away from the noise of city life, he discovered a deep love for nature and a longing for a slower, more grounded way of living. “It was in Thailand that I really started to see myself differently,” he recalls. “I was surrounded by green spaces, beautiful scenery, and I just thought—this is how I want to live.”
For Fekky, this change is about more than personal growth—it’s about showing others that reinvention is possible. The rapper is open about his troubled past, admitting he got into “a lot of trouble” when he was younger. But now, he’s determined to be a living example that anyone, no matter their background, can turn their life around.
“It took me a long time to get to this place where I am now, where I’m living in peace and enjoying myself. I’m hoping that people are watching me and thinking, ‘If Fekky’s doing it, and he’s like the hardcore rapper and now he’s on a farm, I can do it too.’”
His YouTube series Hood 2 Farm documents this journey in real time, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the triumphs and struggles of building a new life in the countryside. From battling unpredictable weather to figuring out how to care for livestock, Fekky doesn’t shy away from showing the hard work involved. Fans get to see both the laughs and the learning curves as he trades in rap battles for crop battles.
Despite the drastic lifestyle change, Fekky hasn’t turned his back on music. The grime scene first came to know him in the early 2010s, with tracks like Still Sittin’ Here, Way Too Much, and Hot Boy gaining him widespread attention. His career highlights include performing alongside Kanye West at the 2015 Brit Awards—an experience that cemented his status in UK rap history. Now, his goal is to merge his music with his new life, creating a unique blend of entertainment, education, and inspiration.
With Hood 2 Farm, Fekky is carving out a fresh niche that mixes grime culture with countryside living—something rarely seen on British screens. Whether or not he eventually overtakes Jeremy Clarkson in the farming entertainment stakes remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Fekky’s journey from Lewisham to the fields of Cambridgeshire is a story that’s only just begun.