Stormzy holds back tears onstage as he struggles through song about ex Maya Jama

STORMZY held back tears on stage last night as he struggled to perform a song about his ex Maya Jama.

The 26-year-old was overcome with emotion and stumbled over the lyrics of Lessons, in which he apologises for cheating on the presenter.

Speaking about the moment, Sebastian Ellis, owner of Ellis Digital Media, said: “About half way through the half hour set he performed Lessons the song about his ex partner Maya Jama.

“During the performance he clearly struggled with the lyrics, at one point he stumbled through some words and also couldn’t sing the chorus.

“It was clear to the audience that his emotions are still raw and I actually felt last night that his may not be a PR stunt after all! The crowd sang for him and he was cheered on, I did see tears as well from other people in the audience – he did seem upset.”

Stormzy and Maya ended their relationship in August of last year, saying they wanted to focus on their careers.

The rapper addresses the split in song Lessons, from new album Heavy Is The Head, in which he namechecks the presenter.

Stormzy admits he had “done the dirt” during their four-year relationship.

The lyrics also include “the greatest love I ever knew” and “it’s too hard to forgive”.

He even reveals they spoke about having a baby together.

Stormzy, real name Michael Omari, said: “It was a hot topic and I’m going on record now and I’m apologising.

“I’m trying to lay it all bare and be very truthful. I’m not trying to shy away from it.

“It was a public disrespect. It was a public disrespect that needed a public apology.”