A rapper who famously claimed in a hit song he had never visited a Lincolnshire town is set to make his first appearance there after a fan-led campaign. The artist, known for his chart-topping track, has announced plans to travel to the area following efforts by local supporters who promoted his upcoming music. One resident organized a creative stunt, carrying a life-sized cutout of the performer through the streets to boost interest in his new album. The visit marks a long-awaited return for the musician, who made the controversial statement over a decade ago.


Rapper to visit Lincolnshire town 16 years after saying he had never been there in his hit Pass OutThe rapper Tinie Tempah has said he will finally visit Scunthorpe – 16 years after he announced to the world that he had never been to the town in his number one hit Pass Out.His decision follows a campaign by fans, led by Ben Johns, a Scunthorpe resident, who carried a cardboard cutout of the artist around the Lincolnshire town and encouraged people to pre-save Tempah’s new album. Continue reading...