Vincenzo Camille (born January 29, 2005), also known as fakemink (previously 9090gate), is an English rapper and producer. A prominent member of London's underground hip hop scene, he has released many singles and one studio album, ''London's Saviour''.

Early life

Vincenzo Camille was born on January 29, 2005, in

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. He began making music in

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when he was ten years old, and started rapping in 2019.

Career

Fakemink released his first studio album, ''London's Saviour'', on December 22, 2023. In 2024, he released over fifty singles. His 2025 single "Easter Pink" went viral and was shared by many music publications. On July 12, 2025, Canadian rapper

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brought out Fakemink as a surprise guest at the

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Personal life

Fakemink, of Algerian and

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descent, is of Islamic faith and abstains from alcohol.

Influences and artistry

Fakemink's music has been described as a "mellowed" version of the jerk rap subgenre, although he does not consider himself part of it. He describes

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as the "best artist of all time". He also cites the drums from

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" as a major early influence. Fakemink's other influences include

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, and

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Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

References

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