The festival isn't the rappers first rodeo. Last year Skepta launched Big Smoke with a stellar multi-genre line-up including his brother JME, Mahalia, Lancey and The Streets. While last year's ...

Skepta has often worked with Drake, who once called him a “brother”. What does he make of it all, I ask? “I’m going to stay out of this one,” he says carefully, before trying to add some ...

Tottenham-born MC and producer Skepta has been a massive figure in grime ever since doing the Rolex Sweep way back in 2008. Recently, though, the 32 year old seems at the tipping-point of ...

Skepta has announced the return of the Big Smoke Festival as part of this year’s South Facing, taking place at Crystal Palace Bowl on 9-10 August 2025. Headlining the Big Smoke stage on Saturday is ...