Tyler, The Creator is preparing to take over London’s Victoria Park with a major two-day headline run at All Points East, bringing one of hip-hop’s most distinctive creative forces to the UK capital on August 28 and 29. The American rapper, producer and creative director will headline the festival on both nights, turning his All…
London’s underground hip-hop community gathered in force during the final weekend of May as Fakemink brought his highly anticipated “A Terrible Beauty” Tour to Electric Brixton for two consecutive nights. The performances on May 30 and 31 marked one of the most significant underground rap events of the month, attracting fans eager to experience one…
The second week of February 2026 saw London’s hip-hop and drill scene continue to thrive with a wave of fresh singles and underground releases. Fans and playlist curators were treated to a mix of drill tracks, UK rap cuts, and collaborative singles that highlight the ongoing evolution of the scene. This article focuses on the…
The first week of February 2026 kept London’s hip-hop and drill scene thriving with a mix of live shows, club nights, and intimate urban events. From underground drill acts to established hip-hop performers, venues across the city showcased the diversity and energy of the UK urban music scene. This week’s events reinforced London’s position as…
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…
By Eli Jesse As December rolled deeper into winter, UK drill continued to assert itself as one of the most dominant and influential forces in British hip-hop. While mainstream rap explored versatility and crossover appeal, drill stayed rooted in raw realism, coded language, and street energy. This period of December showed that drill wasn’t slowing…
By Eli Jesse November 2025 proved to be an explosive month for live UK hip-hop, with artists from grime, drill, and melodic rap hitting stages across London, Manchester, Liverpool, and beyond. Fans were treated to a blend of mainstream headliners and underground sensations, signaling that UK hip-hop continues to dominate both venues and conversations online….
The UK hip-hop scene is built on community, culture and street energy — and no events capture that better than block parties. As August rolls in, the streets of London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds come alive with outdoor hip-hop events, popup DJ sessions, dance battles and live MC performances. These gatherings are not just…
One of the best parts of UK hip-hop right now is how deeply connected the scene has become. Rappers are linking with Afro-fusion artists, grime MCs are stepping on rap stages, drill collectives are sliding into alternative hip-hop nights — and fans are loving the cross-genre energy. This month is full of collaborative shows, hybrid…
The UK hip-hop scene is always evolving, and one of the biggest shifts over the last few years has been the rise of live-streamed concerts. Even with festivals fully active again, artists have embraced digital shows because they allow them to reach fans globally — from London to Lagos, Nairobi to New York. In 2025,…
