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Little Simz has praised the community of black female artists within the music industry for supporting each other as they rise to fame.

The British rapper, 28, posed for a stunning photoshoot for the latest cover story of NET-A-PORTER’s digital title PORTER, with the star speaking out on her career and her experience of working in the arts.

Musician Little Simz - who has starred in Netflix hit Top Boy, has performed a headline Glastonbury gig, currently has two two Mercury-Prize nominations and has had multiple BRIT Award wins - says there is an unspoken rule of black female artists looking out for each other.

Speaking out: Little Simz, 28, has praised the community of black female artists within the music industry for supporting each other as they rise to fame

She explained: 'There’s a real community of us coming through that is really exciting to watch. I feel like there’s an unsaid thing between us all; that we’re always going to support each other. What I’m trying to project is that your win is always going to be my win, and vice versa.'

She said she wants to see five black females up for Best New Artists at next year's BRIT Awards and a further five shortlisted for Mercury Prize.

While she is hoping for for further recognition for her fellow black artists, she recognises there has been change for diverse voices within the once almost entirely male-led music industry.