He’s best known for wowing crowds in their thousands with his incredible rap skills.
But rather than splash out on an A-List location, Stormzy surprised shoppers on Tuesday as he filmed the music video for his upcoming single Cry No More on a high street in Romford, Essex.
The rapper, 30, was joined by fellow musician Headie One to record their collaboration, which is expected to be released in the coming weeks..
The surprise appearance of such a huge star certainly caught the eye of shoppers, with Stormzy spotted chatting to children and fans who were passing by.
Stormzy sported an eye-catching white and cream ensemble as he recorded the video while fans watched on.
![Stormzy brings joy to Essex shoppers while shooting music video for new single Cry No More with Headie One in Romford's high street 2 Stormzy surprised shoppers on Tuesday as he filmed the music video for his upcoming single Cry No More on a high street in Romford, Essex](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/12/23/83571757-13302913-image-a-51_1712961265872.jpg)
Stormzy surprised shoppers on Tuesday as he filmed the music video for his upcoming single Cry No More on a high street in Romford, Essex
![Stormzy brings joy to Essex shoppers while shooting music video for new single Cry No More with Headie One in Romford's high street 4 The rapper was joined by fellow musician Headie One to record their collaboration](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/12/23/83571751-13302913-image-a-52_1712961272142.jpg)
The rapper was joined by fellow musician Headie One to record their collaboration
![Stormzy brings joy to Essex shoppers while shooting music video for new single Cry No More with Headie One in Romford's high street 6 The surprise appearance of such a huge star certainly caught the eye of shoppers as Stormzy and Headie One got to work recording their new video](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/12/23/83571755-13302913-image-a-53_1712961295071.jpg)
The surprise appearance of such a huge star certainly caught the eye of shoppers as Stormzy and Headie One got to work recording their new video
A Havering Council spokesperson told the Romford Recorder: ‘It certainly wasn’t your average Tuesday in Romford when we welcomed Stormzy and Headie One to film their music video for their new single Cry No More, which will be released in a few weeks.
‘We are committed to cementing our place as a hub for the creative sector, building on the Borough of Culture bid as well as identifying new ways to attract further income and interest to the borough.’
Elsewhere, Stormzy’s girlfriend Maya Jama recently took to social media to praise her ‘thoughtful’ boyfriend after he treated her to a relaxing spa day.
The session including an ice facial and a steamy sauna – and Maya shared a photo of herself unwinding in a canary yellow bikini.
Documenting the trip with her pal Victoria Buzzington, whom she affectionately calls ‘Buzz’, Maya revealed that Stormzy had treated her to the outing, after the couple rekindled their romance in 2023.
She captioned one of her posts: ‘Was feeling down so the boy booked a spa day for me [and] Buzz. So lovely and now I feel like a zen ball of fluff ready for the week.’
Last month, Maya and Stormzy shared a rare insight into their romance, as they played the ’14 Questions You Should Ask’ trend for couples in a TikTok post.
The duo started answering a series of questions on ‘who’s more likely to do’ something – and didn’t hold back.
![Stormzy brings joy to Essex shoppers while shooting music video for new single Cry No More with Headie One in Romford's high street 8 Stormzy sported a snazzy white and cream ensemble while recording the video](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/12/23/83571841-13302913-image-m-62_1712961371246.jpg)
![Stormzy brings joy to Essex shoppers while shooting music video for new single Cry No More with Headie One in Romford's high street 10 It certainly surprised many shoppers watching on](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/12/23/83571817-13302913-image-a-63_1712961376762.jpg)
Stormzy sported a snazzy white and cream ensemble while recording the video in the town centre, to the surprise of fans
![Stormzy brings joy to Essex shoppers while shooting music video for new single Cry No More with Headie One in Romford's high street 12 After filming the video in the town, Stormzy was seen chatting to fans and children passing by](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/12/23/83571819-13302913-image-m-64_1712961418085.jpg)
After filming the video in the town, Stormzy was seen chatting to fans and children passing by
![Stormzy brings joy to Essex shoppers while shooting music video for new single Cry No More with Headie One in Romford's high street 14 The video was rife with conflict, as extras playing builders and paramedics violently clashed next to the bus](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/12/23/83571763-13302913-image-a-88_1712962030786.jpg)
The video was rife with conflict, as extras playing builders and paramedics violently clashed next to the bus
![Stormzy brings joy to Essex shoppers while shooting music video for new single Cry No More with Headie One in Romford's high street 16 Stormzy sported an eye-catching white and cream ensemble as he recorded the video while fans watched on](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/12/23/83571821-13302913-image-a-65_1712961426642.jpg)
Stormzy sported an eye-catching white and cream ensemble as he recorded the video while fans watched on
![Stormzy brings joy to Essex shoppers while shooting music video for new single Cry No More with Headie One in Romford's high street 18 A Havering Council spokesperson said: 'It certainly wasn't your average Tuesday in Romford when we welcomed Stormzy and Headie One to film their music video for their new single Cry No More, which will be released in a few weeks'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/12/23/83571809-13302913-image-a-66_1712961431902.jpg)
A Havering Council spokesperson said: ‘It certainly wasn’t your average Tuesday in Romford when we welcomed Stormzy and Headie One to film their music video for their new single Cry No More, which will be released in a few weeks’
![Stormzy brings joy to Essex shoppers while shooting music video for new single Cry No More with Headie One in Romford's high street 20 They added that they are 'committed to cementing our place as a hub for the creative sector, building on the Borough of Culture bid'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/12/23/83571765-13302913-image-m-70_1712961464812.jpg)
They added that they are ‘committed to cementing our place as a hub for the creative sector, building on the Borough of Culture bid’
![Stormzy brings joy to Essex shoppers while shooting music video for new single Cry No More with Headie One in Romford's high street 22 Elsewhere, Stormzy's girlfriend Maya Jama recently took to social media to praise her 'thoughtful' boyfriend after he treated her to a relaxing spa day](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/12/23/83130285-13302913-Maya_recently_took_to_social_media_to_praise_her_thoughtful_boyf-a-83_1712961733171.jpg)
Elsewhere, Stormzy’s girlfriend Maya Jama recently took to social media to praise her ‘thoughtful’ boyfriend after he treated her to a relaxing spa day
![Stormzy brings joy to Essex shoppers while shooting music video for new single Cry No More with Headie One in Romford's high street 24 While recording the video, Stormzy emerged from a London bus specially brought in for the filming day](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/12/23/83571767-13302913-image-a-71_1712961477989.jpg)
While recording the video, Stormzy emerged from a London bus specially brought in for the filming day
![Stormzy brings joy to Essex shoppers while shooting music video for new single Cry No More with Headie One in Romford's high street 26 It's expected that Stormzy and Headie One's collaboration will be released in a few weeks](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/12/23/83571801-13302913-image-a-67_1712961439538.jpg)
It’s expected that Stormzy and Headie One’s collaboration will be released in a few weeks
![Stormzy brings joy to Essex shoppers while shooting music video for new single Cry No More with Headie One in Romford's high street 28 Delivering another passionate performance, Stormzy made his way along the street while recording the video]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/12/23/83571793-13302913-image-m-77_1712961529993.jpg)
Delivering another passionate performance, Stormzy made his way along the street while recording the video]
![Stormzy brings joy to Essex shoppers while shooting music video for new single Cry No More with Headie One in Romford's high street 30 He and Headie One have joined forces for the new track](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/12/23/83571785-13302913-image-a-76_1712961524882.jpg)
He and Headie One have joined forces for the new track
![Stormzy brings joy to Essex shoppers while shooting music video for new single Cry No More with Headie One in Romford's high street 32 Last month, Maya and Stormzy shared a rare insight into their romance , as they played the '14 Questions You Should Ask' trend for couples in a TikTok post](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/12/23/83571827-13302913-image-a-81_1712961591958.jpg)
Last month, Maya and Stormzy shared a rare insight into their romance , as they played the ’14 Questions You Should Ask’ trend for couples in a TikTok post
![Stormzy brings joy to Essex shoppers while shooting music video for new single Cry No More with Headie One in Romford's high street 34 The duo started answering a series of questions on 'who's more likely to do' something - and didn't hold back](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/12/23/83571829-13302913-image-m-85_1712961862647.jpg)
The duo started answering a series of questions on ‘who’s more likely to do’ something – and didn’t hold back
![Stormzy brings joy to Essex shoppers while shooting music video for new single Cry No More with Headie One in Romford's high street 36 Stormzy gushed over his partner and captioned the clip: 'Mi amor – I hope everyone had a lovely Valentine's Day'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/12/23/83571797-13302913-image-a-79_1712961561993.jpg)
Stormzy gushed over his partner and captioned the clip: ‘Mi amor – I hope everyone had a lovely Valentine’s Day’
![Stormzy brings joy to Essex shoppers while shooting music video for new single Cry No More with Headie One in Romford's high street 38 While filming later scenes on a residential street, Stormzy changed into an all-white ensemble](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/12/23/83571831-13302913-image-a-82_1712961603856.jpg)
While filming later scenes on a residential street, Stormzy changed into an all-white ensemble
![Stormzy brings joy to Essex shoppers while shooting music video for new single Cry No More with Headie One in Romford's high street 40 The couple also proved their romantic spark is burning brighter than ever as they enjoyed a Valentine's Day getaway](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/12/23/83571769-13302913-image-a-72_1712961484496.jpg)
The couple also proved their romantic spark is burning brighter than ever as they enjoyed a Valentine’s Day getaway
![Stormzy brings joy to Essex shoppers while shooting music video for new single Cry No More with Headie One in Romford's high street 42 Maya and Stormzy first dated from 2015 to 2019. Stormzy denied cheating ended their relationship](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/12/23/83571781-13302913-image-a-73_1712961505132.jpg)
Maya and Stormzy first dated from 2015 to 2019. Stormzy denied cheating ended their relationship
![Stormzy brings joy to Essex shoppers while shooting music video for new single Cry No More with Headie One in Romford's high street 44 He did admit he had to learn some hard lessons about his behaviour, which he described as 'disrespectful'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/12/23/83571807-13302913-He_did_admit_he_had_to_learn_some_hard_lessons_about_his_behavio-m-89_1712962069480.jpg)
He did admit he had to learn some hard lessons about his behaviour, which he described as ‘disrespectful’
Stormzy gushed over his partner and captioned the clip: ‘Mi amor – I hope everyone had a lovely Valentine’s Day.’
The couple also proved their romantic spark is burning brighter than ever as they enjoyed a Valentine’s Day getaway.
While they did not specify the location, the Love Island star shared snippets of the trip with her 3.1million Instagram followers – including her £25k Hermés Birkin gift, their escargot dinner and the open fire in their lodgings.
The following day, Maya, who grabbed a bag of KFC on her way home from the retreat, revealed she had battled with herself over sharing details of the getaway due to her inward debate about whether to keep their ‘bits’ private.
Maya and Stormzy first dated from 2015 to 2019. Stormzy denied cheating ended their relationship, but admitted he had to learn some hard lessons about his behaviour, which he described as ‘disrespectful’.
The next series of Love Island will begin in June, and Maya will return as host. She is the third person to present the revived reality dating series.
It began in 2015 with Caroline Flack who stepped down in December 2019 before dying by suicide two months later.
After that, Laura Whitmore took over but she resigned days after the summer series in 2022, citing a struggle to remain impartial.
The programme has been narrated by Scottish comedian Iain Stirling, Laura’s husband, throughout.