One Direction's Niall Horan Raps 'Gangsta's Paradise' Backstage On Tour – Video

4 October 2013, 12:05

The Irish star was caught on camera giving his best rap star impression this week.

One Direction star Niall Horan was seen showing off his rapping skills this week as he performed a snippet of 'Gangsta's Paradise'.

The 'Little Things' star was caught backstage on tour via Instagram video on the group's official account giving his best rap star impression.

Bandmate Liam Payne is also seen in the video as he provides some general MC-in to the Irish singer.

Check out the video of Niall Horan rapping to 'Gangsta's Paradise' by Coolio below: (Video: Instagram)

The boys are currently on the road in Australia for their 'Take Me Home' world tour and will be back in the UK in 2014 for their first ever stadium dates.

One Direction also release new album 'Midnight Memories' this November.