Skepta Announces “Fork & Knife” Album For Early 2026—Rejects Hip-Hop Gatekeepers
Skepta revealed his 2026 album “Fork & Knife” and took aim at outdated industry figures who still believe they control Hip-Hop’s future.
U.K. Rapper Skepta Charged With “Drug-Driving” As He Bemoans Fame
The British MC appeared in a U.K. courtroom Friday (October 3) to face charges of drug-driving and speeding.
Skepta Drops Third Diss “Junior’s Law”—Joyner Lucas Labels It Trash
Joyner Lucas dismissed Skepta’s third diss track as the “worst one yet,” brushing it off as background noise while promoting his new album.
Joyner Lucas Slams Skepta Over Drake & A$AP Rocky Ties & Betraying Wiley In “Round 2 KO”
Joyner Lucas torched Skepta in “Round 2 KO” with brutal bars about Drake, A$AP Rocky and Wiley, escalating their transatlantic rap feud.
Joyner Lucas Mocks Skepta’s “Round 2” Diss, Declares “It’s Up Now”
Joyner Lucas laughed off Skepta’s “Round 2” diss on Instagram and told him, “It’s up now” as their rap feud continues to heat up.
Skepta Unleashes “Round 2” On Joyner Lucas
Skepta returned to the battlefield with “Round 2,” challenging Joyner Lucas with bars and hard-hitting UK flavor.
Joyner Lucas Responds To Skepta’s “Friendly Fire” Diss With “Nobody Cares”
Skepta throws a lyrical jab at Joyner Lucas – Lucas responds. Now we have across-continental rap battle that has the streets watching.
Drake Crowns UK Lyricists Best In The World Amid US Versus UK Rap Debate
Drake praised London’s rap scene, calling UK lyricists the best in the world and bringing Skepta onstage at Wireless to prove his point.
Skepta Torches A$AP Rocky & Joyner Lucas On “Friendly Fire” As UK Vs. US Rap Rivalry Heats Up
Skepta unleashed “Friendly Fire” on Friday, July 11, targeting A$AP Rocky and Joyner Lucas following his UK vs. US rappers debate.
Joyner Lucas Mocked By Skepta In Brutal Rap Battle Snub
Joyner Lucas fired back at Skepta’s rap battle challenge but got shrugged off with sarcasm and a promise of just “two bars.”
Skepta Declares UK Rappers Can’t Lose In Rap Clash With Americans
Skepta challenged American rappers to a battle to settle the UK vs. US Hip-Hop rivalry and laid out a full lineup of potential clashes.
UK Grime Pioneer Skepta Honors Central Cee In London
Two generations of British rap collided as grime legend Skepta honored Central Cee at GQ’s Men of the Year bash in London.
Skepta Claims Drake & Kendrick Lamar’s Beef Shut Doors For Other Rappers
Skepta believes the doors Drake and Kendrick Lamar once kicked open are being shut on other rappers in the wake of their battle.
Skepta Dreams Big: Sees Denzel Washington In Future Film Project
Skepta aims to cast Denzel Washington in a future feature film of the Tribal Mark series. Will he succeed?
Skepta Scraps “Gas Me Up” Artwork After Facing Criticism For Evoking Holocaust Imagery
Skepta said any offense caused by the “Gas Me Up” artwork was unintentional and explained the context after scrapping the image.
Grime Pioneer Skepta Announces First Album In Five Years: “Knife and Fork”
Skepta is gearing up to release his sixth studio album, “Knife and Fork,” his first solo offering since 2019’s “Ignorance Is Bliss.”
Digga D Receives Trailblazer Award For Bringing U.K. Drill To The Masses
Digga D has been honored with Rolling Stone U.K.’s Trailblazer Award at the publication’s first-ever awards show in London.
Skepta Champions Change With Relaunch Of Menswear Label: “Fashion Is In A Stagnant Place”
Skepta spent two days painstakingly embroidering bouclé bomber jackets with crystal-encrusted monograms for the relaunch of his label.
Kanye West Links With U.K. Rap Icons Skepta, Stormzy, and Headie One In London
Kanye West hit up London Fashion Week and linked with some of the best rappers across the pond, including Skepta, Stormzy, and Headie One.
U.K Rapper Skepta Sells His First Painting For $94,000 At Auction
Skepta created “Mama Goes to Market,” in seven days during the pandemic, driven by boredom at being unable to play shows.