Music News
125 years of Black British music: Inside the V&A’s new landmark exhibition
The Music is Black: A British Story at V&A East Museum celebrates the growth of Black British music since the start of the 20th century.
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New report reveals Black music’s staggering worth to UK economy
"This report is both a celebration and a call to action"
Film News
Stormzy launches #Merky Films and announces starring role in first short film
The rapper's first foray into film, 'Big Man', arrives later this month
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Stormzy, CMAT and Baxter Dury lead our hot new songs playlist
Check out new music from Stormzy, Lucy Rose, CMAT and more.
Style News
Legacy, rebellion and joy: The best UK celebrity looks at the Met Gala 2025’s celebration of Black Dandyism
In the words of Stormzy, "black, fly and handsome"
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Stormzy teams up with McDonald’s to launch Famous Order meal
It's the first of its kind in the UK, after the likes of Travis Scott and BTS chose their Famous Order stateside.
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Chase & Status and Stormzy win The Song of the Year Award for ‘Backbone’ at the Rolling Stone UK Awards 2024
“So Chase & Status, this one’s for you!” Stormzy said of the honour. “Drum and Bass, dun know!”
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Adidas and Stormzy link up for #Merky FC online platform to help Black youth find careers in football
The new platform aims to boost employment for Black youth within football.
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Stormzy and Maya Jama announce split: ‘It didn’t work, and that’s okay’
The pair had initially rekindled their romance last year.
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Stormzy opens his football, gaming and music centre, #MerkyFC HQ, in London
The Croydon space will provide access to football, music and gaming facilities for local communities.
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Headie One teams up with Stormzy on new track ‘Cry No More’
It's the third team-up from the rap heavyweights
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Stormzy and Raye team up on new noughties-facing track ‘The Weekend’
A retro-tinged team-up from the pair.
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Stormzy and Wilfried Zaha team up to buy local side AFC Croydon
The pair will team up as part of a three-man consortium to buy the non-league side.
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Stormzy returns with Fredo-featuring new single, ‘Toxic Trait’
The video for the track is out now
Music Features
Stormzy: ‘I’m where I’m meant to be, and I’m who I’m meant to be’
The British music icon spoke to Rolling Stone UK about the launch of a new virtual concert with Rockstar Energy, life since ‘This Is What I Mean’ and his return to the studio
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Stormzy shares ‘Hide & Seek’ remix with BBC Sound of 2023 winners FLO
The rework arrives a day after the London three-piece topped the annual poll
Music Album Reviews
Stormzy ‘This Is What I Mean review’: soul-baring greatness from a megastar
On his third album, Stormzy experiments with new sounds and shows his personal side. The results are stunning.
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3 albums you need to hear this week
With music by Fleetwood Mac, Stormzy and David Bowie
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Stormzy to take over Victoria Park for ‘This Is What We Mean Day’
The rapper will take over the East London space as part of All Points East 2023
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Stormzy launches Merky FC to address racial inequality in football
The new initiative aims to secure senior roles in football with people of Black or mixed Black heritage.