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WIRELESS FESTIVAL DRAMA DEEPENS AS SPONSORS PULL OUT AND MATT LUCAS CALL-OUT SPARKS FURTHER DEBATE

Wireless Festival is facing mounting controversy as major sponsors pull out ahead of Kanye West’s headline set, while actor and comedian Matt Lucas publicly calls out the event and its backers. The situation has ignited widespread debate online, with fans and critics clashing over accountability, past comments, and the role of brands in major cultural events.

RATINGS AND REVIEWS: QUEEN AND ADAORA MEET YET AGAIN TO RANK THE BIGGEST SUMMER BANGERS BETWEEN 2020 AND 2023

In the latest episode of Ratings and Reviews co-hosts Queen and Adaora discuss summer bangers in the past 3 years from 2020 – 2023 to try and come up with the ultimate summer banger lineup.
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SKEPTA 'GAS ME UP' CONTROVERSY EXPLAINED - AND WHY IT’S A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF ARTISTS DEALING HONESTLY WITH CONTROVERSY

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.
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UK RAPPER SKRAPZ FOUND GUILTY OF PERVERTING THE COURSE OF JUSTICE IN THE MURDER OF CRAIG SMALL

The trial revealed that Skrapz assisted with the disposal of the getaway vehicle that was used to escape the scene of the shooting.
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7 MUSIC ARTISTS WHO ARE SET TO MAKE A COMEBACK 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.
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CLARA AMFO QUITS HER RADIO SHOW "FUTURE SOUNDS" ON BBC RADIO 1

BBC Radio 1 host Clara Amfo has announced her departure from her Radio 1 show, marking the conclusion of her time on the station since her arrival in 2015.
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Rema's Sold-Out 02 Performance Sparks Controversy: Devilish Imagery or Artistic Expression?

Afrobeats artist Rema is once again receiving scrutiny after fans were unsure of the message surrounding his sold-out London 02 performance.
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SINGER MAHALIA SAYS SHE’S MADE NO MONEY FROM MUSIC DESPITE GAINING 100 MILLION STREAMS

Mahalia recently opened up to fans about her struggles in the music industry, revealing that she hasn’t made a dime off her music despite earning a grammy nomination and garnering over 100 million streams.
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UK RAPPERS CENTRAL CEE BECOMES THE FIRST RAPPER TO MAKE IT TO THE XXL FRESHMAN CLASS OF 2023 SINCE STEFF LONDON IN 2018

Central Cee has been announced as a member of the 2023 ‘XXL Freshman Class’ after having a seemingly unstoppable streak of hits.
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RAPPER DDG DISSES ‘FLO' SINGER JORJA BEFORE REALISING HE WAS BEEFING WITH A FAN ACCOUNT

American rapper DDG made a rookie mistake when he insulted Jorja Douglas’ looks on Twitter thinking he was beefing with the real artist but later came to find out he was dealing with a fan account.
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