Idris Elba reveals song Meghan requested he play at her wedding to Harry

Idris Elba has revealed the song Meghan Markle asked him to play when he DJ’d at her wedding to Prince Harry.

Movie star Idris Elba says the Duchess of Sussex requested a Dr Dre rap song when he DJ’d at her wedding to Prince Harry.

The actor said Meghan asked him to play hardcore tune Still D.R.E. when he took to the decks in 2018, The Sun reports.

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Idris Elba has revealed the song Meghan Markle asked him to play at her wedding. Picture: Jonathan Brady/WPA Pool/Getty Images

Idris Elba began his career as a DJ before turning to acting. Picture: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images

When asked about which tracks filled the reception’s dance floor, the Luther star told BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Rap Show: “Still D.R.E. by Dr Dre went off! It was Meghan’s choice.”

Harry and Meghan were married at Windsor Castle, with the evening reception at Frogmore House, Berks.

Meghan and Prince Harry married in Windsor four years ago. Picture: Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Meghan asked Idris to play a tune by US rapper Dr Dre. Picture: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Other celebrity guests included Hollywood actor George Clooney, 60, and wife Amal, 44, talk show host Oprah Winfrey, 68, and tennis champ Serena Williams, 40.

Idris, 49, who attended the wedding with his wife, Sabrina, 32, began his career as a DJ long before finding fame as a TV and movie actor.

He later got to show off his turntable skills in his Netflix show, Turn Up Charlie, playing a down-and-out DJ who attempts to rebuild his music career.

This article originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission