Charlie Ian Paul Rouillon was born on the 20th of August 1981 and grew up in the London Borough of Camden. He attended Haverstock School and developed a fierce loyalty to Liverpool F.C. that persisted throughout his life.
Fire in the Booth is a studio session that became a rite of passage for hip-hop artists including Akala, Avelino, Devlin, Professor Green, K Koke, Lowkey, Mic Righteous, Bugzy Malone, Big Narstie, Tinie Tempah, Wretch 32, Drake, Big Shaq, and Migos. The format allowed artists to freestyle without the constraints of a polished production to create raw unfiltered moments.
Charlie Sloth announced he would be leaving BBC 1Xtra on the 3rd of October 2018 after storming the stage at the Audio and Productions Awards show on the 18th of October 2017. His last planned show was on the 3rd of November but was cut short on the 20th of October when Radio 1 agreed that he would not be completing his remaining 10 shows.
In August 2020 Charlie Sloth signed a deal with Jay Z's Roc Nation which sees Roc Nation look after all of his assets on a worldwide deal. This partnership was a strategic decision to align himself with one of the most powerful figures in the music industry.
In November 2019 Charlie Sloth signed a letter along with 34 other musicians endorsing Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn in the 2019 UK general election. The letter included a call to end austerity and urged voters to support policies that would address the economic challenges facing the country.
In January 2026 Charlie Sloth announced he was working on his own album with a different direction away from Grime. The album was expected to explore new sounds and themes reflecting his growth as an artist and his desire to challenge himself.