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Scarborough Rapper Goes Viral

A Scarborough Teenager who took up rapping three months ago has gone viral online.

A 13 year old from Scarborough who decided to take up rapping during lockdown has become something of an internet sensation after winning a rap contest on Instagram.

Cole Van Heerden is 13 he says things have gone a bit mad after he won the rapping competition.

Cole's performance has now been viewed over 65,000 times and he's had approaches from several music producers. He's now planning to release a new rap for valentine's day.

Mum, Kelly, says he's been writing his own material.

Here's the performance that won the competition.

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