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Aitch: Rapper does skydive in honour of sister Gracie

Aitch swapped spitting bars for jumping out of a plane as he completed a skydive over the weekend.

The rapper made the 15,000ft descent in Salisbury with his dad Mike and one of his management team Via Culpan.

Aitch said the jump was inspired by his sister Gracie, who's the subject of one of his songs and features in his latest video.

The 13-year-old has Down's syndrome, and her big brother's daredevil feat was in aid of a charity supporting people with the condition.

Read more: Aitch: Why Down's syndrome awareness is so important

Video journalist: Charlotte Simpson

23 April 2023

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