Huddersfield rap star Jack Flash puts on free show for kids

May 26 2009 By Nick Lavigueur

A BRITISH rap sensation put on a free show for Huddersfield youngsters.

World Freestyle Champion Jack Flash, 22, entertained kids at the Suga Brown Dance Group at the Brian Jackson Centre in Huddersfield town centre.

The group lets youngsters get together to learn dancing, DJing and beat boxing.

Born and raised in Newsome, Jack Flash is a rising star in the world of hip-hop after beating off rap challengers from around the world at the contest in London earlier this year.

Speaking to the Examiner shortly before the Huddersfield event he explained what his appearance was all about.

He said: "We’re just going to do a quick little performance.

"My DJ is putting on the event. He’s started to work down here and runs this thing.