Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi and rapper Dave win big at BRIT awards in a ceremony packed with performances, including Dave’s lyrical attack on UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson whom he accused of being racist by syoungreuters BRITs Brits2020
LONDON - Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi and rapper Dave were the big winners at the BRIT Awards on Tuesday, in a ceremony packed with performances, including Dave’s lyrical attack on Britain’s prime minister who he accused of being racist.
“It is racist whether or not it feels racist. The truth is our prime minister is a real racist,” he rapped, in a powerful performance of his song “Black” on a white piano flashing with images. Capaldi, who scooped two awards, sang his ballad “Someone You Loved” before receiving the award for best new artist, swigging on a bottle of beer. He later clutched a bottle of fortified wine to claim the award for song of the year.Grime artist Stormzy, named best male artist, was accompanied by a gospel choir, dozens of dancers, a fireworks display and indoor rain, as he performed a medley of hits with special guests including Burna Boy.
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