Skepta faced controversy over his single 'Gas Me Up' due to its artwork, which some interpreted as evoking Holocaust imagery. His response, emphasising the artwork's true inspiration from 1980s UK culture, showcases a rare example of an artist addressing criticism with honesty and openness. This incident highlights Skepta's commitment to thoughtful artistic expression amidst sensitive public discourse.

"The Kitchen," directed by Kibwe Tavares and Daniel Kaluuya, is a groundbreaking drama set in a dystopian UK. Starring Kano as Izi, it explores themes of community, survival, and gentrification within an abandoned housing estate. With its potent social commentary and striking visuals, the film offers a compelling narrative on minority communities' resilience against systemic oppression, marking it as a significant cinematic achievement in 2024.

2024 promises to be a landmark year in music, featuring the return of several iconic artists. The UK and global music scene will buzz with new albums and tours from renowned names like Usher, J-Lo, and Kanye West. Highlights include Skepta's new album 'Knife & Fork', J-Lo's comeback with 'This Is Me...Now', Usher's album 'Coming Home', and Kanye West's 'Vultures'. Other artists like 21 Savage, Dua Lipa, and Loyle Carner are also set to make significant impacts.

In a provocative move, the UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a Calvin Klein ad featuring British singer FKA Twigs, citing its portrayal of her as a 'stereotypical sexual object.' This decision sparked a fiery response from FKA Twigs, challenging the perceived gender bias and double standards in advertising regulation. Many members of the public have also spoken up over this double standard, let’s look at three recent examples of women’s ads being banned after the ASA deemed them to be “overly sexual”.