Dave & Central Cee’s “Sprinter” Becomes Longest-Reigning No. 1 In U.K. Rap History
The powerhouse duo from London have racked up a historic set of accolades with their first official collaboration, “Sprinter.”
U.K. Rapper Konan Opens Up About PTSD Diagnosis In Candid Documentary
Konan revealed his PTSD symptoms began after his mother was shot and stepfather killed by gang members looking for the rapper.
Stormzy Buys Hometown Soccer Team AFC Croydon Athletic
Stormzy will be the proud owner of a soccer team after joining a three-man consortium set to acquire his childhood hometown club in Croydon.
Stormzy Reveals His “Toxic Trait” In Heavyweight U.K. Collab With Fredo
Stormzy and Fredo joined forces on the new track “Toxic Trait,” which arrives Thursday, June 21, with an accompanying visual.
Stormzy Declares “Black People Are Not Monolithic” As He Celebrates Five Years Of #MerkyBooks
Stormzy discussed the power of literature and the importance of lifting Black voices during his impactful speech at the Hay Festival.
Central Cee & Dave Smash U.K. Spotify Records With ‘Sprinter’ Ahead of New Joint EP
Days after their collab single, Central Cee and Dave also dropped off a surprise four-track joint EP to celebrate their 25th birthdays.
U.K. Rapper J Hus Hints At New Album With Cryptic Billboards: “Don’t Say Militancy”
After teasing his long-awaited third album for years, J Hus looks set to deliver on his promise to release the project this summer.
Masked Rapper Claiming To Be Pro Soccer Player Has U.K. Fans Playing Detective
Mysterious masked rapper Dide claims to be a professional soccer star who plays in the top flight of English football, the Premier League.
Stefflon Don Warns Young Fans: “Stop Idolizing ‘It’ Girls”
Stefflon Don discouraged young girls from idolizing “It girls”, claiming such women are selling themselves for a lifestyle they can’t afford.
U.K. Drill Rapper Digga D Threatens To Quit Music Following Altercation With Fan
Digga D is considering hanging up the mic following an incident with a fan he accused of “pushing” and “barging” him repeatedly.
U.K. Rapper Dave Demands Action After Black Girl, 15 Beaten In “Serious Racially Aggravated Assault”
Dave joined calls for staff at a school to be fired after a Black girl was attacked in a violent brawl outside a school in Surrey, England.
U.K Rapper J Hus Announces He’s Making A Movie Despite Pleas For New Album
J Hus said his long-awaited album will arrive this summer after teasing the project for two years, but now he’s working on a movie script.
U.K. Rapper Loski Sentenced To 7 Years In Gun Case; Used Drill Music To Promote Gangs, Prosecutor Says
Prosecutors labeled South Londoner Loski “a dangerous individual,” who uses drill music to “glamorize the gang lifestyle.”
U.K. Rapper Loski Guilty Of Possessing Loaded Gun, Says He’s Facing At Least 14 Years Jail
Harlem Spartans drill rapper Loski said he is facing a minimum of 14 years behind bars after being found guilty in his third trial.
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.
South London Drill Rapper Frosty Returns To Prison For 7 Years On Drugs Charges
The judge said Frosty, who signed with Sony in 2020, “used music to glorify drugs,” and handed him his third drugs conviction.
U.K. Rapper Beef: Dutchavelli Claims Tion Wayne Jumped Him In Dubai
Dutchavelli, brother of fellow rapper Stefflon Don, claimed that Tion Wayne and five other men jumped him in Dubai.
U.K. Rapper Swarmz Claps Back After Jake Paul Ridicules KSI Celebrity Boxing Match
Swarms told KSI to “Keep running your mouth and you’ll see what happens to you,” after he mocked his upcoming fight against KSI.
Krept Reveals $21 Million “Nala’s Baby” Valuation, Less Than 2 Months After Launch
Krept launched the children’s hair and skincare brand “Nala’s Baby” with his partner in June this year after concerns for their unborn child.
Little Simz & Kojey Radical Shortlisted for Prestigious 2022 Mercury Prize
The Mercury Awards announced the 12 artists on the shortlist for best British album of 2022, including Little Simz and Kojey Radical.
