Stormzy receives honorary PHD in law from Cambridge University
UK rapper Stormzy arrived at the prestigious University of Cambridge to receive an doctorate degree on Wednesday. The London based grime artist, real name Michael Omari Owuo Junior, will be awarded a doctorate in law during a special congregation at Senate House. Stormzy’s doctorate in law is in recognition of his philanthropic work including in education, music, sport and literature. In […]
Manhunt as girl, 15, raped in underpass near shopping centre
Havering councillor says many women will feel afraid to walk alone and calls for urgent public meeting. The Metropolitan Police are investigating the rape of a 15-year-old schoolgirl in an underpass close to an east London shopping centre. The young girl was attacked in St Edwards Way, Romford, around 11.35pm on Sunday. She is now being supported by […]
Kenzo Str8drop Does His First Ever Interview!
We linked up with Manchester artist Kenzo Str8drop where we got him to deliver his first ever interview. Kenzo spoke to us behind the scenes at a London show that was hosted by prominent presenter Ellie Prohan. This show featured other artists such as Margs, WohDee, Krillz as well as a cypher with some up […]
Met Chief “shocked” by planned Palestine Action protest
The Metropolitan Police chief has said he is “shocked and frustrated” at a planned protest in support of Palestine Action in London on Monday. The Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said while the right to protest is essential, “actions in support of such a group go beyond what most would see as legitimate protest”. […]
Two arrested after man, 41, shot dead outside Costco in Croydon Police are still urgently asking for witnesses of the shooting to come forward. The Metropolitan Police confirmed it they’ve arrested the two individuals – a 41-year-old man and woman, 37 – following the fatal shooting of a man, 41, in Croydon, south London, on Thursday. Police said they arrested the man […]
Badenoch doesn’t want Glastonbury to show Kneecap performance
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has said she thinks the BBC “should not be showing” Kneecap’s performance at Glastonbury Festival next week. Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, is accused of displaying what looked to be a flag in support of Hezbollah whilst saying “up Hamas, up Hezbollah” at a gig in November last year. The 27-year-old arrived […]
Sadiq Khan to pedestrianise Oxford Street “as quickly as possible”
Plans to ban traffic from part of Oxford Street will be implemented “as quickly as possible” as they are supported by “the vast majority of Londoners”, Sadiq Khan said. Two-thirds (66%) of respondents to a consultation support the pedestrianisation plan, Sir Sadiq’s office said. A separate YouGov survey conducted in September 2024 indicated 63% of […]
TikTok terror Mizzy announces birth of his second child
Former prankster, dubbed as the “TikTok terror” has done a complete 180 and moved onto better things. The media personality who gained worldwide attention for “Walking into random houses” announced that he’ll be becoming a father for a second time. Mizzy, whose real name is Bacari-Bronze O’Garro, initially posted this news on Twitter and later […]
Chris Brown says HMP Forest Bank Was “Really nice”
American superstar Chris Brown thanked Manchester at his show and said thank you to the people in HMP Forest Bank, saying that they were “Really nice”. R&B and rap idol thanked Manchester at his tour for their hospitality and sent a shout-out to HMP Forest Bank for their hospitality. Chris Brown who is currently on […]
Catching up with Islington rapper CappoOTG
Yesterday we caught up with CappoOTG hailing from Islington, north London. On YouTube live we had a catch up with CappoOTG and we discussed his upbringing, growing up around the notorious Andover estate. We spoke on why very Islington few rappers blow up compared to those from other north London boroughs such as Haringey & […]
