Central Cee is now tied as the most-decorated rapper in Mobo Awards history after winning best male act at the 2025 event.

Bashy dedicates his Mobo awards (best Album and Best Hip Hop) to his mother, who was diagnosed with cancer the last time he was in Newcastle and was here to see him collect his awards, says it was scary returning to music after 15 years since his last album and says now is the time to step back and look at what he has achieved.

MOBO Awards were held in Newcastle, with performers including Krept & Konan, Bashy, Spice, and Nova Twins. Special gongs were also handed out to athlete Denise Lewis, who took home the "paving the way" prize,