comments powered by Disqus. MB: I only had one Capri Sun, why did you drink it? She slapped me on the back of the head and told me we have to do it. It was so moving and powerful to see someone in the flesh doing what they really love. People expect me to suck it up because my partner’s a boxer, but you don’t see people fighting every day and it’s scary. Movies. The rap heavyweight and the cruiserweight boxing champion talk strength, dynamics and how there’s no room for being humble. LO: She’s very hot-headed and sometimes she talks to me in a way that I don’t think is acceptable. MB: They probably thought, ​“This guy is just here to chat up girls”, but I got good vibes from him. MB: It’s because I was tipsy that night, so I was second guessing my judgement! Ms Banks’ Wiki, Parents, Real Name, Ethnicity, Nationality, and More! Have something to tell us about this article? Sick! It’s becoming a force to be reckoned with. A segment of her performance can be found from Yahoo! B: Yeah for sure. He was beaten at the Games by Cuba’s Erislandy Savon in the round of 16. Boxer for Great Britain Olympic Boxing Team. Banks’ sharp wordplay and contagious confidence are fuelling her rapid rise. https://www.thefocus.news/combat-sports/ms-banks-lawrence-okolie Home . I don’t want to see him get hurt, but as time goes on I’ve realised that Lawrence is a champion and he’s good, he’s very strong. I’ve been a fan since I was 14 and now I’ve shared a stage with her! GRV Media, 18 Mulberry Avenue, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0WN, ‘Not again’: Some Arsenal fans really worried about Europa League update they’ve read, Washington Sundar: India star’s hearing condition and unusual name explained, ‘Very happy’…Some Liverpool fans react to ‘incredible’ Klopp decision, ‘Running the show’: Some fans react to ‘elite’ £47.5m reported Arsenal target’s display last night, ‘Going to be a superstar’: Some fans are already falling in love with their Liverpool loanee. Tweet. Before we continue, here's a quick run down on Ms. Banks's profile and a few things you'd love to know about her: Full name: Thyra Oji Stage name: Ms. Banks Date of birth: 14th April, 1994 Age: 26 years Nationality: British Boyfriend: Lawrence Okolie (British boxer) Occupation: Rapper, songwriter Genres: Hip hop Net worth: $650,000 Banks had previously dated boxer Lawrence Okolie, and the lyrics within the song prompted some fans to question whether the song was about the British athlete. As a teenager, Okolie was overweight, and took up boxing to keep fit and trim down. We were both busy. But it’s in the more introspective moments on her debut album The Coldest Winter Ever, where she truly reveals her dexterity as a rapper, confronting everything from Black Girl Magic (Come Thru) to the situation in Syria (Know U Know). Education Languages. SM: Lawrence, it feels like an exciting time for women in boxing too. 1This video has no comments. Photography: Ben MorrisWords: Shannon MahantyStyling: Isabel Bush17th April 2019. If you’re encouraged to do it from a young age then it makes female boxing even better, even more competitive. LO: For people who can’t see my facial expression, it’s one of absolute shock and horror. The pair split in June 2019, which was confirmed on the artist’s Instagram at the time. Her 2018 album, The Coldest Winter Ever was reportedly about the boxer. LO: Thankfully she had some sense and didn’t listen to them. Responding to the claim, she told the Line of Best Fit, “I’m not like that.”. MB: Do you know what, yeah, he’s a big bad boxer — it’s like no one in his world ever disrespects him and I just get right up under his skin. The rap heavyweight and the cruiserweight boxing champion talk strength, dynamics and how there’s no room for being humble. Banks’ real name is Thyra Oji. Ms Banks Walks Boxer Boyfriend Lawrence Okolie Out - Before He Knocks Out Wadi. MB: Exactly, the definition of humble is about making yourself small. Sports fan, avid traveller, foodie and lover of films and tv. Lawrence Okolie is bidding to become Britain's next world champion tonight when he collides with Krzysztof Glowacki for the WBO cruiserweight world title. MB: To be fair, there’s nothing about Lawrence that’s humble. Music. Fashion Queens, Bevy Smith and Ms. Lawrence Break Down Rapper Do's & Don'ts in Style European Champion 2016 & Qualified for Rio 2016 Olympics. Originally I was just supposed to open up for her, and she said, ​“Banks, come on stage with me, it’s going to be a bigger moment.”. He proved me wrong, I’m proud of him for that. And sex. The rapper was nominated for two categories including Best Female Act and Best Hip Hop Act. In the same way you see Thyra has lyrical content that can match any guy, there are female boxers who can compete skill for skill with any man. Her zodiac sign is Aries. Mahalia won the former accolade, with Nines claiming the latter. Lawrence Okolie trains in the type of gym you’ve only seen characterised in Rocky or Raging Bull. Lawrence Okolie: No. Then the next morning I woke up to a tweet from her! Already approved by Nicki Minaj, Ms Banks has an arsenal of bangers to prove she’s a force to be reckoned with, like the club-ready Hood Bitch and Afrobeat-fused Snack. Lawrence Okolie says the influence of trainer Shane McGuigan has kept him grounded as he prepares to bid for a place in the big-time on Saturday night. Especially coming from an African background, it’s like you’re expected to bow down at the guy’s feet and bring out the red carpet. View this post on Instagram Happy birthday baby, hope you get everything you want peace and love 100% The Face. She’s very authentic, very confident, energetic. 6 talking about this. She was born in South East London, England. A rundown of things to read, watch and listen to each week. Fight result, latest news and boxing reaction after knockout . MB: I always stand my ground. I’m gonna do this for you”? LO: Before we walked out I was meant to be focusing on the fight but all I could think about was how beautiful she looked. It was a lot. It’s you being who you are”. Okolie will become the first male member of Great Britain’s 2016 Olympics squad to claim a professional world title if he beats Poland’s Krzysztof Glowacki for the WBO cruiserweight crown. If we really want to talk about female empowerment and broadening opportunities for women, then we need to work together. Photography: Ben Morris Words: Shannon Mahanty Styling: Isabel Bush 17th April 2019. MB: Shut up. LO: Did I not say that to you, ​“You look so beautiful right now. MB: It’s hard being a woman in a male-dominated industry, but I feel like I do it not only for myself but for a lot of black girls from South London, and for girls all over the world. But are Ms Banks and Lawrence Okolie still an item? I was sweating. LO: She was the only person I spoke to that night, despite her friends crazy accusations. The rapper is Ms Banks, the ferociously talented MC, and the boxer is 26-year-old British cruiserweight boxing champion Lawrence Okolie. Lawrence Okolie V Rudolf Helesic . B: Yeah, when I’m performing it’s not my time to be humble; that’s my time to be my most expressive. He looked good, handsome, he was really tall. Contact. I walked him out the other day. She has released three mixtapes, including her breakthrough set Once Upon a Grind. Ms Banks Walks Boxer Boyfriend Lawrence Okolie Out - Before He Knocks Out Wadi. It was his fifth professional fight against Russell Henshaw. A few days before our interview, Banks confirmed on Instagram that she was no longer in a relationship with British cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie. Sorry lads, Ms Banks is in a relationship with British boxer Lawrence Okolie. We have bad news for fans: it seems the couple are no longer an item, according to the Line of Best Fit. The Cuban went on to pick up the bronze medal. Luxury Watches - 'I escaped McDonalds — now I want my Rolex!' Okolie has won every single professional fight contested on home soil and could extend this boxing record on Saturday against Polish boxer Nikodem Jezewski. We were staying at a hotel nearby. British rapper Ms Banks performed an exclusive rendition of her latest hit You Don’t Know at the MOBO Awards ceremony last night. He had this shirt on from Zara which I thought was kind of cute…. He’s the opposite from me in that way. 11:30am, 45 min Yves Ngabu V Lawrence Okolie . 8:15pm, 15 min Lawrence Okolie: Next In Line . MB: You are photogenic though babe, you know you are. MB: My friends are just very protective of me. She performed two hits on the night, including Snack and her latest single You Don’t Know. Lawrence Okolie & Ms Banks: Britain’s new power couple, My inbox doesn't receive enough newsletters. Banks earned her maiden MOBO nominations at this year’s awards. I think that’s so much braver. He makes me blush. If I wasn’t, I wouldn’t be dating a rapper. The two had allegedly been dating since meeting in a restaurant two years earlier, according to The Face. SM: Speaking of Nicki Minaj, what were you doing when she first reached out to you on Twitter? When a North London boxer met a South London rapper after-hours at a restaurant in 2017, the pair had no idea that two years later they would have fallen in love and be sat in an East London studio, eating pizza and doing their first ever photoshoot together. Ms. Banks was born on 14 th April 1994 and is currently 25 years old. I don’t know, but I find a way to compromise, and sometimes she does too, but there’s always a way we can both win, and both be happy. MB: I had a show the night before in Leeds, and when we got back to the hotel, I was watching this film she’s in with Cameron Diaz called Another Man. We can’t beef at each other, that’s not what it’s about. Are Ms Banks and Lawrence Okolie still an item? Her real name is Thyra Banks, which is pronounced like Ty-Ra. Ms Banks is in relationship with Lawrence Okolie since 2019. I still get nervous, but I felt more confident. It’s not if or maybe, it’s certain. His fierce talent and relentless determination meant that by 2016, he found himself competing in the Rio Olympics for Great Britain and by 2017, he’d turned pro. I make sure my delivery is tight and what I’m saying is spot on. One of Anthony Joshua’s protégés, Okolie has never lost a fight in his professional career. LO: Definitely. Be stronger. In London, two fighters trained by Shane McGuigan turned in career-best performances. If you want to support Ms Banks, here is how you can do that. The 27-year-old Hackney-born athlete has also represented Great Britain at the Olympics. Lawrence Okolie & Ms Banks: Britain’s new power couple. MB: When we first started talking and swapping ideas, she basically told me on some verses I need to go harder. When you see someone else do it, you know that you can do it too. I’ve also got a career. I was quite nervous. Be the first! Okolie is a professional cruiserweight boxer and is currently undefeated from his 14 bouts, winning 11 by knockout. SM: What are the hallmarks of a good relationship? So anyway, we went on our first date and he talked a lot, but when he started achieving all these things, I realised this boy isn’t just talking, he’s really working towards something. Meet Line of Duty's new young star Shalom Brune-Franklin, Exploring rapper Cassidy's net worth in 2021. LO: Yeah, FaceTime really goes a really long way. Early on when we were just talking I started to hear you on the radio, so every time we’d meet up, I’d tell you my own aspirations: ​“I’m going to go pro, I’m going to go to the Olympics,” to the point where she thought I was chatting rubbish. LO: She couldn’t go on stage with Nicki Minaj if she was being humble. BA (Hons) First Class degree in Sports Journalism at the University of East London. London: Peninju Lawrence Okolie dari Britain muncul juara kelas cruiserweight Organisasi Tinju Dunia selepas menewaskan Krzysztof Glowacki dari Poland pada … I like to make you feel good, but I’m not gonna lose myself trying to be a housewife. What that tells you in terms of our relationship is that she finds a way of winning every single time. Lawrence Okolie believes infrastructure in society, such as employment, must change for black people to achieve equality. He’s got this. Share on Facebook. I knew he had it in the bag. LO: I actually don’t like the world humble. LO: Fortunately I’m the type of guy who enjoys your ambition. Some of her friends were telling her not to chat to me. It is alleged that the two had broken up due to conflicting perspectives of each other. Who is Line of Duty actress Anneika Rose? SM: Let’s talk about the first time you saw each other perform and fight. The truest version of herself. When he first approached me he said, ​“Sorry, I haven’t had a haircut.” I thought he was funny. The walls of this gym are stained with the blood, sweat and tears of warriors in waiting. Page transparency. The undefeated cruiserweight contender delivered a powerful speech to Sky Sports about “repairing past issues” by buying a house for his parents who didn’t previously own their home. I’m so glad we did this shoot, but at the start I was really 50/​50 about it. Together, Ms Banks and Lawrence Okolie pack one hell of a punch. Is it cos she’s right all the time? I saw pictures and I was like, ​“Is he as nice as I thought he was?” Then when I saw him I thought, ​“He’s beautiful!” I knew it. Self-confessed ​“underdogs” turned natural leaders, prepare to fall in love with The Face’s favourite lovers…, Ms Banks: At Shaka Zulu, it’s a restaurant, but it was after-hours so it was the raving time…. 482.9k Followers, 1,210 Following, 737 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from #YDK (@msbanks) I’m proud of you going out there and getting yours. When a North London boxer met a South London rapper after-hours at a restaurant in 2017, the pair had no idea that … Krzysztof Glowacki is the toughest assignment of Okolie's career. MB: It’s important to give each other space. In his fourth fight with McGuigan, Lawrence Okolie (16-0, 13 KOs) stepped up in class and blasted out Poland’s Krzysztof Glowacki (31-3) in the sixth round […] However, she missed out on both. Contact details of Ms Banks will be listed below if available. Rap is about being boisterous and braggadocious — is that a word? Lawrence says the same kind of thing: ​“Make sure when you say things you sound sure. I feel like as women we should try and stick together because there’s only 16% of us in the music industry. 604 talking about this. 0% Spam. While appearing on Spotify’s Who We Be TALKS podcast, she mentioned that Okolie was a provocative athlete in the ring, and wanted her to be the same in her line of work. Follow Us Follow Us Like Us . She was born in south London and started writing music at the age of 11. LO: I first saw Thyra at her headline show at Omeara in London Bridge, and I said to myself, ​“I’m done for.” Seeing her on stage just heightened everything I already thought of her. LO: I hadn’t planned on going out, but you know what? He messaged me straight after we met, but we didn’t go on a date till a couple of months after. You have people like Katie Taylor, Nicola Adams and Shannon Courtney flying the flag, which is going to inspire younger women. As a professional, Okolie is undefeated – 14 wins, 0 losses – as he faces Nikodem Jeżewski on the undercard of the Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev fight at Wembley Arena on Saturday night. Lawrence Okolie V Mariano Gudino . MB: And I like it. Height and weight. Lawrence Okolie on becoming WBO world champion - Ms Banks speaks English. Videos » Gossip » Contact » Shop » Home » Add a Video ›: CLICK HERE FOR BEST MIXTAPE. “He wants all the smoke – and that’s how he wants me to be in music.”, However, she insisted that her persona didn’t fit that ideal. Height in feet and cm: 179; Weight in lbs and kg: 63; Support . Really and truly, he’s got the power a lot of the time because women have been moulded in a way where women submit to men, so I’m always trying to make sure that he’s happy. Important fights were staged today in Moscow and London, precursors to the nightcap in Fort Worth, Texas. I don’t think I’ve said this to you Thyra: you actually helped shape my boxing career. MB: You are ridiculous. When I have goals, I don’t speak about it until I’ve achieved them, but he says it. The first time I saw him fight, I was so nervous. The next Lindow Man could be bulldozed, archaeologists have warned, as a housing developer plans to build on precious peatland. That’s something I always tried to keep in mind. I believe in honesty, and communication is so important to keep a relationship alive. MB: I did think he talked a lot of shit, but actually, he really spoke things into existence. This is lift off for Lawrence Okolie, the vacant WBO cruiserweight title his gateway to the boxing big-time. Lawrence Okolie vs Krzysztof Glowacki LIVE! Official Page for Ms Banks Bookings - rebecca@earth-agency.com PR - Carl.Fysh@s-414.com Enquiries - info.msbanks@gmail.com A bit of it was chatting rubbish, but a bit of it was me believing in myself…and then…sorry [starts fake crying]. Obviously I knew she was a very good-looking woman so I had to go over. I thought to myself, ​“I’m the lucky guy that gets to see her later.”. It ended up being one of the best decisions I ever made. In an interview with Spotify’s Who We Be podcast, Banks talked at length about the boxer’s ambition, saying of Okolie: “He wants all the smoke – and that’s how he wants me to be in music”. I was with her during the peak of the concert when she was in her absolute element. lawrence okolie - 'if joseph parker is expecting the joshua who fought takam, he's in for a shock' Torn gloves hang on the walls, rusting weights lie on the floor and the rhythmic thumps of jabs, hooks and uppercuts hurting a heavy bag drowns out any sound of music. 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