Mum of murdered teen says Government “lost control of London”
Kelyan Bokassa, 14, was stabbed around 27 times in an attack on January 7 as he travelled on a the 472 bus in Woolwich, south-east London. Two youths, aged 16, were both jailed for life with a minimum term of 15 years and 10 months at the Old Bailey on Friday after they pleaded guilty to […]
More police officers to patrol West End to help tackle phone theft
Dozens of police officers will be deployed in the West End to help crack down on phone theft and help people feel safer in London‘s shopping district. An additional 80 officers will patrol the West End and St James’s wards in central London following investment from the Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan. Earlier this year, it was […]
Skepta gives Joyner Lucas a “Round 2”
UK Rap legend Skepta has sent for American rapper Joyner Lucas for a second time with “Round 2”. Their rap clash began when Skepta created discourse on Twitter saying he’d like to see a UK Rap vs US Rap clash. Skepta would begin firing off with “Friendly Fire” where he would label Joyner Lucas a […]
Cockroach-infested HMP Pentonville detained inmates illegally
A cockroach-infested prison that illegally detained inmates for longer than their release date in “frightening conditions” has been put into special measures. Chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor served an urgent notification on HMP Pentonville in Islington, north London, after an inspection discovered many inmates had been kept there after they should have been freed […]
Ambush Disses Headie One, Skepta & More In His USA Diss Track
Ambush representing his music group Buzzworl just dissed a bunch of UK rappers in his “Friendly Fire” Grime Remix where he takes shots at America. After Skepta sent his Joyner Lucas diss which got a response many fans were disappointed and expected more. This seems to have led to other rappers in the UK jumping […]
Knightsbridge murder possibly a “targeted attack”
A man who was stabbed to death in Knightsbridge may have been the victim of a targeted attack, detectives have said. Three men in their 20s have been arrested in connection with the murder of 24-year-old Blue Stevens, who was found with stab wounds in Seville Street last week. Two of the men were arrested […]
Drake declares London rappers as “the best lyricists in the world”
The Canadian superstar declared London rappers as “the best lyricists in the world”, adding: “No disrespect to America, but nobody in the world can out-rap London rappers” Drake played the second of three headline sets at Wireless Festival last night, and brought out many special guests to mark the occasion. Last night (July 12), a set coined “Drake […]
“Shameful” that black boys more likely to die by 18 says Met Chief
Mark Rowley stated that historically “policing has got a lot wrong” in black communities but “we get a lot more right today”. The head of the Metropolitan police has said it is “shameful” that black boys in London are more likely to be dead by 18 than white boys. Sir Mark Rowley spoke on Sky News’ Sunday Morning With […]
Kneecap have their advert banned from the London Tube network
Irish rap trio Kneecap have said they are “banned” from advertising one of their posters on the London Underground. Yesterday, in a social media post, they said: “We’ve been banned from advertising on the London Tube.” Transport for London (TfL) said it approves adverts on a “case-by-case basis” and deemed the Kneecap poster, showing their […]
Chris Brown denies further charges following alleged bottle attack
R&B singer Chris Brown has denied further charges following an alleged bottle attack in a London nightclub that took place in 2023. Chris Brown pled not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH) to music producer Abraham Diaw, during a hearing at Southwark Crown Court on Friday. Brown also denied one count of having […]
