The rapper will curate the lineup for the second Big Smoke Festival.
Following a successful debut for his Mains Spring/Summer 2025 streetwear collection at London Fashion Week and a continued collaboration with PUMA, Skepta will bring the vibes full force in the summer of 2025 with the return of his first music festival.
The rapper, DJ and producer, whose real name is Joseph Olaitan Adenuga Jr., is known for the hits Bullet From A Gun and Show Out, alongside his energetic DJ sets with fellow artist Jammer.
While specific details about the full Big Smoke Festival in London lineup remain shrouded in secrecy, what we do know is that the two-day event is scheduled to take place at Crystal Palace Park on Saturday, 9 August and Sunday, 10 August 2025. Expect performances from Skepta, JME, Frisco, The Den, Chip, Chy Cartier, Skyla Tylaa and more
Skepta was born in Tottenham, London, and has risen from the underground grime music scene to become a household name. His music career began in the early 2000s as part of the "Boy Better Know" grime collective. The group played a pivotal role in popularising the grime genre before Skepta went solo and released the projects Greatest Hits and Microphone Champion, showcasing his quick lyricism while addressing social issues affecting inner-London youth.
His fourth studio album, Konichiwa, released in 2016, catapulted him to international stardom. The album was awarded the Mercury Prize and featured tracks like Man and Shutdown.
Skepta's influence extends beyond music, and he has become a cultural icon thanks to his role as a fashion designer. Skepta has collaborated with high-profile artists from Drake to Wizkid and even shared the stage with the artist formally known as Kanye West during a performance at the 2015 BRIT Awards.
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