Category: Politics
Swearing Banned at Wireless Festival | Novar responds to Friends of Finsbury Park
Swearing has been banned at Wireless Festival due to a group called Friends of Finsbury Park campaigning to have the festival cancelled, and the council deciding on the ban as a compromise. Novar appeared on RT News recently to debate the issue with Friends of Finsbury Park, and they have since responded to accusations he made that there is a racist agenda. Check those videos below.
RT News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiRMoflTjLk
Friends of Finsbury Park response: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1gdNdRUsgk
Novar FLIP talks battling Akala, therapy, London culture & more on F24 podcast
Novar FLIP joined David at the F24 podcast for a thought provoking discussion about London, culture and creativity. Delving in to personal experiences and so much more, the interview covers topics such as battling Akala, joining the Mud Family, suffering from PTSD, gun crime, therapy, starting a youth voting initiative, interviewing Lil Yachty and so much more. Stream on soundcloud below or on iTunes here.
Documentary on Grime & UK Hip-Hop support for Corbyn
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn received the backing of dozens of Grime and Hip Hop artists in the recent UK elections. London-based rapper Awate met with Saskilla, Novar FLIP, Big Ben, Lady Shocker and more just weeks after the election, to ask their reasons for getting involved in mainstream politics this time round.
Novar FLIP & Roman Krznaric talk Carpe Diem Politics
Novar FLIP recently featured on the Renagde Inc show to talk about the concept of Carpe Diem Politics and engaging young people in the political system, with philosopher and writer Roman Krznaric.
Listen back: Si Phili talks Tommy Robinson conflict
Si Phili joined us at Flip Life Radio to discuss his recent conflict with Tommy Robinson, and white supremacy in UK Hip-Hop. Listen to the full show here and watch out for the visuals coming soon.
Novar FLIP on Engaging through Media [Video]
In this extract from the forthcoming ‘Carpe Diem Politics’ episode of Renegade Inc, Novar FLIP discusses how social media has become a powerful means of getting young people engaged with politics.
Lowkey speaks on Grenfell Tower tragedy
UK rapper and activist Lowkey had spoken on the Grenfell Tower fire, stating that, “We should really look at people going to prison for this, because this is criminal”. He speaks about personal friends effected by the incident, including one who is missing and thought to of not survived. Our prayers go out to him and all who have been effected by this horrific tragedy. He states in the above clip, “This has to be the death knell of the Theresa May government. Neoliberalism is discredited, austerity is discredited, it doesn’t have to be this way and it is a matter of life or death”.
Below Lowkey can also be seen speaking with survivor and personal friend Cristos. In this interview they share their traumatic experience of what happened with the Grenfell Tower disaster.
Peaky: Second Grenfell Tower interview
UK rapper Peaky has spoken about the Grenfell Tower fire in a second interview since his passionate appearance on BBC News that went viral days ago. He expanded on the situation stating, “There needs to be more of a care for human life than money right now”. He revealed, “They put flammable panels onto the side of the building” and stood his ground when interrupted on this point. He importantly demanded, “The tenant management organisation in Kensington & Chelsea, they need to be investigated”.
Akala: “This is mass manslaughter by negligence”
Akala has visited Grenfell Tower in West London and he had some really important things to say. In the above video clip from Channel 4 he states, “This happened to them because they are poor”. He then goes on to explain, “There is no way that rich people live in a building without adequate fire safety”. In the below clip taken from a facebook live recording he also goes in to much more detail saying, “This is mass manslaughter by negligence” and going on to insist, “There are some very powerful people who are culpable for this, who don’t think they’re going to have to pay, but as far as I’m concerned, not only do people need to be payed out compensation, people need to go to prison”. Salute to Akala for continuing to be a voice of the people and speaking out on the systematic corruption we are up against in our communities.
UK rapper Peaky goes viral with Grenfell Tower interview
UK rapper Peaky spoke to the BBC about the shocking fire that took place in Grenfell Tower, West London. He didn’t hold back on the live broadcast stating, “I’m not so sure that was totally an accident”. As the presenter tried to cut him off and apologised for his language, he ended with the point “I’m not really f*cking with the government right now” and walked away. What we have here is a young man from the effected area speaking passionately in response to a tragic event. Accident or not, clear negligence has taken place and those responsible must be held accountable. A version of the viral video has been edited with the text ‘BBC won’t air this again’.
Peaky is a talented young Rap artist. Check him out below. He has also done a follow up interview with GRM Daily that can be read here: http://grmdaily.com/peaky-grenfell-resident-bbc-news