The X Factor judge was thrilled when the American rapper said he wanted to take her out for a meal, and says she would "definitely" take him up on his offer.

Tulisa told Bliss magazine: "It was quite a shock. 50's someone I grew up listening to. He's a big star in my eyes so it was definitely very complimentary.

"How cool is that? I don't know if he was necessarily crushing on me - he said going for dinner, but he could mean that as a musician that he respects and wouldn't mind working with me.

"I'm really grateful after the year I've had that someone so big would speak out in the media and support me. But I'd definitely do dinner with him and I'd love to work with him!"

The Young singer joked she would woo the hip-hop star by treating him to a meal at Portuguese restaurant chain Nando's.