ArrDee
Riley Jason Davies, known professionally as ArrDee, is a British rapper and songwriter born on 17 September 2002 in Brighton. Having built a dedicated following through his music, he has since expanded into screen acting, making his debut in the Rise of the Footsoldier franchise.
Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance
ArrDee’s acting career began with Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance (2023), in which he plays Stevey. The role marks his first screen acting credit, demonstrating a willingness to push beyond music and explore new creative territory. His casting brought a recognisable face from the UK rap scene into one of British cinema’s most enduring crime franchises.
Music Career
ArrDee first made his name as a rapper, and his debut mixtape, Pier Pressure, released on 18 March 2022, proved an immediate commercial success, peaking at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. The project earned him multiple gold and platinum certifications from both the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and Recorded Music NZ (RMNZ), confirming his reach well beyond the UK market.
As of 2025, ArrDee operates as an independent artist, having parted ways with his record label.
Television Appearances
Alongside his music and film work, ArrDee has made several television appearances. He appeared as a guest on Chicken Shop Date and served as a guest mentor on The Rap Game UK, reflecting his growing standing within the British music industry. He has also featured on Never Mind the Buzzcocks as a panellist and performed at Radio 1’s Big Weekend.
Overview
From Brighton to the top of the UK charts and onto the big screen, ArrDee has established himself as one of the more versatile young talents to emerge from the British rap scene. His role in Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance signals an ambition that extends well beyond music, and it will be of considerable interest to fans of both the franchise and UK rap to see where his acting career develops from here.