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DJ Semtex (John Fairbanks) was born on 22 November, 1974 in Manchester, England, is a British radio DJ. Discover DJ Semtex's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?

Popular As John Fairbanks
Occupation DJ, broadcaster, author
Age 49 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 22 November, 1974
Birthday 22 November
Birthplace Manchester, England
Nationality Manchester

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DJ Semtex Net Worth

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DJ Semtex, born John Fairbanks, is an English DJ, author, radio DJ and presenter of Spotify's Who We Be podcast.

2002

Between 2002 and 2018, he was presenter for BBC Radio 1Xtra's weekly hip-hop show.

Due to complications from lymphangioma at the age of 16, DJ Semtex had an arm amputated.

In 2002, DJ Semtex began hosting a Friday night show (21:00 to 23:00) on BBC Radio 1Xtra.

2008

He was Dizzee Rascal's official tour DJ in 2008, a role in which he also performed video DJing and scratching with his mouth.

2010

As an interviewer, he interviewed J. Cole shortly before the release of his debut album in 2010, DJ Khaled at his L.A. home in 2017, and conducted the only UK interview with Skepta upon the release of his album Konnichiwa. In 2009, Drake's first UK interview was with DJ Semtex; Drake had a follow-up interview with DJ Semtex that went viral and was covered by Rolling Stone, Billboard and The New Yorker. When Drake launched his ‘More Life’ project in London in early 2017, he discussed it with DJ Semtex.

2016

He did not confirm this until his 2016 autobiography and previously refused to answer questions on the subject.

He began his career by promoting parties in Manchester while playing at the city's music venues such as The Haçienda.

His debut as an author, Hip Hop Raised Me (2016), was well received, with co-signs from Drake, Chance the Rapper, Ghostface Killah, and Redman.

It has been translated into French, German and Italian.

2018

In 2018, DJ Semtex announced he was leaving 1Xtra after 15 years working for the station and took his Friday night hip hop show to Capital XTRA.

Launched in early 2018, Semtex is the host of Spotify's bi-weekly Who We Be podcast.

The show focuses on hip hop, British rap, grime, and Afrobeats, including interviews with musicians.

Past guests include Joe Budden, Future, French Montana, Giggs, Dave, AJ Tracey, and Davido.

Chuck D has said "DJ Semtex is a "generator of generations."