London rapper Little Simz won the 2022 Mercury Prize on October 18 for her fourth album, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert. She received £25,000.

The record, released in 2021, blends rap, soul, funk and orchestral arrangements, with lyrics about family, ambition and mental health. Little Simz beat nominees including Harry Styles, Wet Leg, Jessie Buckley and Bernard Butler, Kojey Radical and Self Esteem.

The ceremony took place at the Eventim Apollo in London, with a performance from the rapper. The prize capped Little Simz's year, which also included the 2022 BRIT Award for Best New Artist.