UK rap and hip-hop fans got major international news this week — A$AP Rocky has officially announced his Don’t Be Dumb 2026 world tour, including multiple UK dates this summer. The announcement follows his latest album release and marks his return to headline stages in London and across the UK for the first time in…
The MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards 2026 nominations were unveiled this week, shining a spotlight on the breadth and depth of British Black music. From hip-hop and grime to R&B, afrobeats, and soul, the MOBOs have long been a celebration of creativity, culture, and impact, and this year’s lineup promises to be one of…
This week, long‑time British DJ and hip‑hop figure Tim Westwood has been charged with multiple counts of sexual assault and misconduct, a development that’s sparked major conversation across the UK music community. Once a central tastemaker for UK rap and R&B — known for radio shows, freestyles, and bringing American hip‑hop culture into British homes…
British rap heavyweight Dave isn’t just touring — he’s expanding his arena run after overwhelming demand from fans across the UK. The South London lyricist has added extra shows in both London and Manchester for his highly anticipated “The Boy Who Played The Harp” tour in 2026. This expansion comes after initial dates were announced…
British rap duo D‑Block Europe are back in the spotlight this season — not only with a new project but also with extra tour dates added due to huge fan demand. After teasing new music and dropping their highly anticipated follow‑up to their 2019 mixtape, the Lewisham‑rooted pair have turned up the heat on UK…
British rapper Dave has officially dropped his third studio album, The Boy Who Played The Harp, marking his first full-length release since 2021 and ending a long wait for fans of UK hip-hop. After teasing his next project throughout 2025 and building hype with social teasers and creative clues online, the South London lyricist released…
London’s music scene isn’t just alive — it’s evolving. At the crossroads of hip hop London, UK drill culture, Afrobeats energy, and urban nightlife, spaces like Next Door Records are redefining what it means to be a music city in 2026. While big arenas host global stars, it’s venues like Next Door Records that keep…
London’s hip-hop culture doesn’t only live in arenas and mainstream clubs. It thrives in intimate venues, underground stages, and raw performance spaces where real talent connects directly with the crowd. One of those key spots is The Star of Shoreditch, a venue that continues to host some of the most authentic London hip-hop and UK…
