Grime
Homecoming: Edmonton, in North London
An intimate tour of one writer's hometown, one grime MC at a time.
Every Iconic Grime Video Referenced In Yizzy's 'Grime'
From "Shutdown" to Crazy Titch's "I Can C U", the south London MC's latest vid is a tribute to classic grime clips. Can you spot them all?
Dizzee Rascal Returns Home
Twenty years after making his name as a young MC in east London, the now MBE artist returns to where it all began on seventh album 'E3 AF'.
If You're Confused About the Stormzy and Chip Beef, Here's the Backstory
A recently surfaced video is a bad look for the UK number one artist. What events lead up to it – and what can we expect next?
When The Smoke Clears: Section Boyz Reflect on Their Legacy
The legends of UK rap knocked down doors and birthed a new sound. As their reign ends, VICE spoke to the group and those closest to them.
This Record Captures the Vivid Radiance of London in Summer
KwolleM's 'c2c' project is a mellow take on grime, remixing vocals from legends like Crazy Titch and Devlin over smooth and warm production.
How It Felt When a Grime MC Slut-Shamed Me During a Clash
My personal life was weaponised in a "Lord of the Mics" clash between an MC and my then-boyfriend. The abuse since has been unbearable.
Grime MC Solo 45 Sentenced to 29 Years for Multiple Counts of Horrific Abuse
The former Boy Better Know member was found guilty of 21 counts of rape after waterboarding women, beating them and holding them against their will.
How Dizzee Rascal's 'I Luv U' Revolutionised UK Music Forever
In an exclusive extract from his new book "Liberation Through Hearing", XL Recordings boss Richard Russell recounts his early years working with a British legend.
Why I, a White Man, Am Bored of Talking About Race
DO NOT PUBLISH UNTIL NEXT CULTURE WAR TALKING POINT. CHEERS x
How Australia Discovered Grime and Made it Something of Its Own
We asked the Smash Brothers how they brought a London subculture to Melbourne and launched a national movement.
Wiley 'Feuding' with Stormzy Is Nothing New in Grime
Tabloids are reporting the MCs' warring tunes as an "explosive feud", but clashes have a long and storied history in the grime scene.