Skepta: 'I'm what it looks like if you give an immigrant child a chance'
Summary
British rapper Skepta has released The Fork and Knife, his first album since 2019. The album draws on his experience as the British-born son of Nigerian immigrants and addresses immigration, racism, Brexit and multiculturalism.Key Facts
- The Fork and Knife is Skepta’s sixth album.
- Skepta, whose full name is Joseph Olaitan Adenuga Jr, was born and raised in Tottenham, north London.
- His parents immigrated from Nigeria during the country’s civil war.
- Skepta said he wanted the album to show what can happen when an immigrant child gets an opportunity.
- The album includes Innocent Smile, featuring Chase and Status and Madness singer Suggs.
- Skepta said it took six years to make the album and that he wanted to avoid being insensitive.
- In 2024, Skepta removed artwork for his single Gas Me Up (Diligent) after allegations that it referenced the Holocaust.
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