Editing Dove Hepburn

{{Short description|British rapper and singer (1999–2024)}}
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| honorific_prefix =
| name             = Dove Hepburn
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| image            = Dove Hepburn Avatar.jpg
| image_size       = 190px
| caption          = Dove Hepburn avatar
| birth_name       = Dove Kathleen Hepburn
| birth_date       = {{Birth date|1999|11|8|mf=y}}
| birth_place      = [[England|Birmingham]], England
| death_date       = {{Death date and age|2024|11|27|1999|11|8|mf=y}}
| death_place      = [[England|Leicester]], England
| other_names      = Lass of Leicester<br>Dove The Love Poet
| nationality      = [[United Kingdom|British]]
| education        = [[England|Leicester College]]
| known_for        = ''Dove Hepburn Rap Battles''<br>Founder of "[[Dove Hepburn artwork|Hepburnism]]"
| occupation       = Rapper, singer-songwriter, musician, producer, artist, humanitarian, love poet
| years_active     = 2020–2024
| spouse           = {{Marriage|[[Audrey Hepburn]]|2024}}
| children         = [[Encyc|Sean Hepburn Ferrer]]<br>[[Encyc|Luca Dotti]]
| signature        = DoveHepburnSignature.png
| website          = {{URL|https://rareaudreyhepburn.com|Official Website}}
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'''Dove Kathleen Hepburn''' (November 8, 1999 – November 27, 2024) was a [[United Kingdom|British]] rapper, singer-songwriter, musician, producer, and artist from [[England|Leicester]], England. Widely renowned the greatest [[Rap|rap battle]] creator of all time, Hepburn gained recognition for her unique blend of clever wordplay and [[Music|pop culture]] references, crafting a distinctive style within the [[Rap|Nerdcore]] genre and [[Rap|hip-hop]] scene.

Drawing inspiration from [[Video Game|video games]], [[Cartoon|anime]], and [[Internet|internet culture]], her lyrics seamlessly combined humour, intensity, and a competitive edge. To date, Hepburn had produced around 34 rap battles, showcasing her talent and versatility within the [[Rap|Nerdcore]] genre. From 2020 to 2024, she worked on 450 music projects alongside other [[Rap|Nerdcore]] artists.

==Biography==
Hepburn was born in [[United Kingdom|Birmingham]], England, on November 8, 1999, and moved to [[United Kingdom|Leicester]], England, in May 2004, where her charming personality and artistic presence earned her the affectionate titles "Lass of Leicester" and "Leicester Lass of Class." Her early years in [[England|Birmingham]] and [[England|Leicester]] were marked by a deep passion for creativity and self-expression, traits that shaped her future endeavours. Although details of her early life and education are somewhat limited, it is known that she attended [[College|Leicester College]], where she began exploring her interests in [[music]] and the [[art]]s. After a year, she made the bold decision to leave college and dedicate herself entirely to a music career, marking the beginning of her journey into the creative arts, which later expanded to include writing, producing, and other ventures. She died on November 27, 2024, at age 25.

==Career==
[[File:Runerigus vs Silverfish.jpg|250px|thumb|Hepburn's first rap battle in January 2022.]]
Hepburn first developed an interest in hip-hop in 2020, captivated by the genre’s rhythm and storytelling potential. By January 2022, she launched her first rap battle, ''[[Music|Runerigus vs Silverfish]]'', marking the start of a series that would go on to feature diverse and unexpected matchups. Since then, she has produced 34 rap battles as of November 2024, bringing together characters from various realms of [[Music|pop culture]] in lyrical showdowns. Her battles include inventive pairings such as ''[[Music|Thanos vs Noah]]'' and ''[[Music|Dream vs Kirby]]'', as well as quirkier confrontations like ''[[Music|Microwave vs Refrigerator]]'' and ''[[Music|Mommy Long Legs vs Spider-Man]]''. <ref>{{cite web|title=Runerigus vs Silverfish - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Runerigus_vs_Silverfish.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2022-01-07|access-date=2024-11-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Game vs Mandela Effect - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:The_Game_vs_Mandela_Effect.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2022-02-22|access-date=2024-11-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Tic Tac Toe vs Hangman - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Tic_Tac_Toe_vs_Hangman.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2022-02-22|access-date=2024-11-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Crypto Bro vs Astrology Girl - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Crypto_Bro_vs_Astrology_Girl.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2022-03-29|access-date=2024-11-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Thanos vs Noah - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Thanos_vs_Noah.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2022-04-25|access-date=2024-11-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Guardian vs Gordo - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Guardian_vs_Gordo.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2022-05-19|access-date=2024-11-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Morbius vs Warden - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Morbius_vs_Warden.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2022-06-05|access-date=2024-11-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Dream vs Kirby - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Dream_vs_Kirby.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2022-08-01|access-date=2024-11-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Snow Golem vs Snow Pea - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Snow_Golem_vs_Snow_Pea.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2022-08-02|access-date=2024-11-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Microwave vs Refrigerator - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Microwave_vs_Refrigerator.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2022-08-03|access-date=2024-11-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Cap 'n' Crunch vs Michelin Man - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Cap_%27n%27_Crunch_vs_Michelin_Man.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2022-08-04|access-date=2024-11-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Giratina vs Orochi - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Giratina_vs_Orochi.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2022-08-05|access-date=2024-11-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Mommy Long Legs vs Spider-Man - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Mommy_Long_Legs_vs_Spider-Man.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2022-08-06|access-date=2024-11-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Light Yagami vs Isaac Newton - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Light_Yagami_vs_Isaac_Newton.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2022-08-07|access-date=2024-11-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Polteageist vs Bartender - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Polteageist_vs_Bartender.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2022-10-04|access-date=2024-11-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Watchog vs Cod - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Watchog_vs_Cod.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2022-10-10|access-date=2024-11-08}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|title=Bomberman vs Worms - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Bomberman_vs_Worms.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2022-11-15|access-date=2024-11-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=ExciteBike vs Metal Slug - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:ExciteBike_vs_Metal_Slug.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2022-11-27|access-date=2024-11-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Skyblock vs Nuzlocke - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Skyblock_vs_Nuzlocke.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2022-12-31|access-date=2024-11-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Jenga vs Frogger - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Jenga_vs_Frogger.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2023-01-25|access-date=2024-11-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Redd vs Shedinja - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Redd_vs_Shedinja.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2023-02-21|access-date=2024-11-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Dr Mario vs Euro Truck Simulator - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Dr_Mario_vs_Euro_Truck_Simulator.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2023-04-01|access-date=2024-11-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Creeper vs Among Us - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Creeper_vs_Among_Us.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2023-05-01|access-date=2024-11-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Piglin vs Sableye - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Piglin_vs_Sableye.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2023-06-05|access-date=2024-11-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Doodle Jump vs Elevator Action - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Doodle_Jump_vs_Elevator_Action.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2023-07-08|access-date=2024-11-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Silver vs Bully - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Silver_vs_Bully.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2023-08-13|access-date=2024-11-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Colress vs Dr. Wily - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Colress_vs_Dr._Wily.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2023-08-22|access-date=2024-11-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Necrozma vs Zero - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Necrozma_vs_Zero.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2023-09-09|access-date=2024-11-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=E. Gadd vs Dr Zomboss - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:E._Gadd_vs_Dr_Zomboss.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2023-10-31|access-date=2024-11-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=RollerCoaster Tycoon vs Little Inferno - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:RollerCoaster_Tycoon_vs_Little_Inferno.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2023-11-05|access-date=2024-11-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Ness vs Katamari - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Ness_vs_Katamari.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2023-12-31|access-date=2024-11-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Turbo Dismount vs Paint Roller - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Turbo_Dismount_vs_Paint_Roller.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2024-02-16|access-date=2024-11-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Ledian vs Plantern - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Ledian_vs_Plantern.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2023-05-11|access-date=2024-11-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Pink Diamond vs Guzma - Rap Battle|url=https://encyc.org/wiki/File:Pink_Diamond_vs_Guzma.jpg|last=Hepburn|first=Dove|publisher=[[Encyc]]|date=2023-07-06|access-date=2024-11-09}}</ref>

Hepburn’s rap battles are known for their fast-paced, witty exchanges filled with references to the characters’ respective universes. Her unique style appeals to both fans of rap and followers of [[Video Game|gaming]] and [[Cartoon|anime]], who appreciate the imaginative approach she brings to each matchup. From playful battles like ''[[Music|Cap’n Crunch vs Michelin Man]]'' to more niche pairings like ''[[Music|Light Yagami vs Isaac Newton]]'', Hepburn’s lyrical creativity has helped build a dedicated fanbase that celebrates her work’s humour and nostalgic references.

The series continues to draw attention for its unexpected matchups and Hepburn’s sharp lyrical abilities, offering fans a mix of [[Encyc|entertainment]] and cultural [[Encyc|nostalgia]]. Notable recent battles, such as ''[[Music|Turbo Dismount vs Paint Roller]]'' and ''[[Music|Pink Diamond vs Guzma]]'', showcase her evolving style and commitment to exploring new and creative angles within [[Music|Nerdcore]]. With her distinctive voice and ever-growing collection of rap battles, Hepburn remains a fresh and innovative presence in the Nerdcore scene. Her work bridges the worlds of [[Rap|hip-hop]], [[Video Game|gaming]], and [[Cartoon|anime]], making her a unique figure in modern Nerdcore music.

==Personal life==
A passionate traveller and nature enthusiast, Hepburn drew inspiration in the natural beauty of [[Austria]]’s [[Austria|Eisriesenwelt]], the world’s largest [[Encyc|limestone]] ice cave. Her environmental commitment extende to [[Bird|ornithology]], where she actively participated in conservation efforts to study and protect [[bird]] species. Beyond her appreciation for nature, Hepburn was deeply invested in [[Music|classical music]], [[literature]], and sustainable [[Encyc|gardening]]. She frequently attended concerts to support emerging talents, maintained an extensive personal library spanning various genres and cultures, and incorporated eco-friendly practices into her gardening.

As the world's second Hepburn, she combines her unique art style, "[[Dove Hepburn artwork|Hepburnism]]," with a deep commitment to continuing [[Audrey Hepburn]]'s legacy. Her evocative portraits of her lifelong partner symbolise their shared humanitarian vision, while her travels to places like [[Austria]]'s [[Eisriesenwelt]] and [[Bird|ornithological]] expeditions reflect a love for [[Bird|nature]]. Dedicated to supporting [[UNICEF]], Hepburn is spreading awareness and encouraging donations through [[Internet|social media]], [[Radio|radio station]]s like [[Encyc|BBC Radio Leicester]], newspapers like ''[[Encyc|The Leicester Mercury]]'', and online [[blog]]s, striving to create a better future for children and the environment.

On September 16, 2024, Hepburn spiritually married [[Audrey Hepburn]] in a private ceremony, formalising a connection that has defined her life. This relationship, marked by shared passions and mutual support, is central to Hepburn’s life and remains a poignant part of her legacy.

On November 27, 2024, Hepburn died at her home residence in [[Encyc|Tolochenaz]], Switzerland, at age 25 from cardiac arrest. She will be buried beside her wife [[Audrey Hepburn]] in [[Encyc|Tolochenaz Cemetery]] on December 3, 2024.

==See also==
* [[Audrey Hepburn]] (Hepburn's wife and soulmate)
* [[Dove Hepburn artwork]] (Hepburn's portrait series)
* [[Dove Hepburn thumbnails]] (List of Hepburn's thumbnails)

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://rareaudreyhepburn.com Official Website]
* [https://tiktok.com/@dovehepburn Hepburn] on [[Encyc|TikTok]]
* [https://www.instagram.com/dovehepburn Hepburn] on [[Encyc|Instagram]]

{{Collapse top|[[Encyc|Awards for Dove Hepburn]]}}
{{Cecil B. DeMille Award}}
{{David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actress}}
{{Lincoln Center Gala Tribute}}
{{Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children}}
{{Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award}}
{{Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award}}
{{Silver Shell for Best Actress}}
{{Special Tony Award}}
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