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Imagine being a celeb and craving the anonymity to enjoy a cheeky Nando'swithout the flash of camerasor eager fans clamouring for a selfie. That's just what rapper Tinchy Stryder experienced, but with a twist. He had a bit of fun when some unsuspecting fansfailed to recognise him.

The 38-year-old artist, born Kwasi Danquah III, couldn't help but overhear a group of lads expressing their wish to meet him. Seated behind them, Tinchy leaned over to enquire who they thought they'd spotted, curious to see if they'd twig that they were actually talking to the man himself. But the prankdidn't quite go as planned, as the blokes remained clueless that they were in the presence of the noughties hitmaker.

In a video clip, Tinchy, known for bangers like 'Number 1' and 'Take Me Back', quizzed: "Who did you say you just saw?"

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One of the diners replied simply: "Tinchy Stryder," oblivious to the fact that he was indeed conversing with the star.

Tinchy couldn't resist playing along, jesting: "Tinchy Stryder? Where's he gone? I want to meet him".

The encounter wrapped up with Tinchy pulling a surprised expression for the camera, having a giggle at the fan's expense.

Social media users were left gobsmacked when a group of men eagerly met Tinchy Stryder but then failed to recognise him during their conversation.

One fan nostalgically referenced his work, commenting: "Tinch, don't worry, you're still our star in the hood".

Another chimed in with disbelief: "I would never not recognise Tinch".

A nostalgic admirer wrote: "Bro where you at, I loved your music back in the day,".

Curious fans also quizzed about his youthful appearance, wondering how he doesn't look a day over 20 despite approaching 40.

Tinchy Stryder burst onto the scene in the early noughties, quickly becoming a pivotal figure in the UK grime movement alongside names like Dizzee Rascal and Wiley.

Originally part of the grime crew Roll Deep, Stryder made waves in the underground music circuit before going solo.

His first album 'Star in the Hood' dropped in 2007, highlighting his unique flow and sharp lyrics.

But it was his sophomore effort, 'Catch 22,' that catapulted him into the limelight in 2009, featuring his chart-topping hit Number 1 with N Dubz.

Stryder didn't stop there; he kept up the momentum by working with stars like Taio Cruz and Labrinth. His third studio album, 'Third Strike,' released in 2010, solidified his status in the UK music scene.