By HiphopLondon Staff | May 23, 2025 Hip-hop heads in the UK, mark your calendars. This June, The Royal Albert Hall will become a time capsule of golden era hip-hop with The Ascension Years, a rare photography exhibition by British documentarian Tee Max. Set in the Hall’s Amphi corridor, this immersive visual experience showcases previously…
By Hiphoplondon Staff | June 3, 2025 K-Pop and hip-hop have long shared a complex, intertwined relationship—one where admiration often risks crossing the line into appropriation. That line was tested again this April when Julie, a member of the rising K-pop group Kiss of Life, held a birthday livestream themed around “old school hip hop.”…
South London’s Youngs Teflon is back in the spotlight—this time with his first major label release, Keep The Change, under Atlantic Records UK. After almost 20 years in the game as a fully independent artist, Tef sits down with Complex UK’s Joseph ‘JP’ Patterson for the season opener of ON A LEVEL. The convo dives…
UK rapper and fashion favorite Donté is back with a soulful new drop, “LIFES OCEANS”, and this time he’s taking us to Snowdonia’s wild beauty to match the track’s emotional depth. Known for his modeling work with Burberry, Corteiz, and A-COLD-WALL*, Donté proves once again that his artistry runs deeper than the runway. The East…
British grime heavyweight Stormzy has never been one to sugarcoat reality. From headline sets at Glastonbury to defending Black British voices, he’s earned a reputation as both a lyrical powerhouse and a cultural leader. But as he told GQ, he’s still figuring it all out—just like the rest of us. Stormzy, real name Michael Omari,…
The UK hip-hop scene lost one of its most respected voices in 2020 when Ty, born Benedict Chijioke, passed away at 47 due to complications from COVID-19. Known for his soulful beats, razor-sharp lyrics, and deep introspection, Ty helped define a sound and spirit in British rap that still echoes today. Raised in Brixton, South…
LONDON, May 21, 2025 — Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, better known as Mo Chara, a member of the Belfast-based rap group Kneecap, has been officially charged by UK authorities with a terrorism-related offense. The charge stems from an alleged incident during a November 2024 performance at London’s Kentish Town Forum, where Mo Chara is accused…
In a North London studio, where late-night sessions and layered bars collide, a new sound is taking shape. At the heart of it is YT, a 22-year-old rapper with a degree from Oxford and a vision that breaks all molds. While many UK rappers follow traditional paths through drill or grime, YT is charting his…
There was a lot going on this year, particularly on the album front. If there was an overriding theme, it was that this year was dominated by legends releasing some of their most accomplished works yet. Of course, the biggest story in 2024 was the release of Nines’ Quit While You’re Ahead. Taken separately, the tracks…
The Mitchell Brothers, also known as the “Geezers with Skills”, are a forgotten UK rap duo. The duo consisted of Owura “Tony” Nyanin and Kofi “Teddy” Hanson, who were British-Ghanaian cousins. What happened to the Mitchell Brothers?
