Skepta (born Joseph Olaitan Adenuga Jr., 1982, Tottenham, North London) is a British rapper, producer and fashion designer of Nigerian heritage, and one of the defining figures of grime. His 2016 album Konnichiwa won the Mercury Prize and brought him international recognition. Together with his brother JME he co-founded the Boy Better Know label and collective. Beyond music, he runs the independent design studio MAINS as creative director.
Skepta played new tracks from the upcoming album Fork & Knife at Reading Festival and Leeds Festival 2026, including the tracks 'Pandora's Box', 'Aloe Vera' and 'Innocent Smile'.
Skepta's collaboration with Fred again.. and PlaqueBoyMax, 'Victory Lap', was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Dance/Electronic Recording category.
Skepta appeared as a guest artist on 'Toxic', a track on Playboi Carti's album Music, released on March 14, 2025.
Skepta announced his sixth solo album Fork & Knife for early 2026 in an interview with British GQ, describing it as a personal album about the 'immigrant mindset'.
Skepta's fashion brand MAINS has been transformed into a fully independent design studio, with Skepta as creative director.
Skepta performs at Más Tiempo, a late-night event at Warehouse Elementenstraat in Amsterdam.
British grime artist Skepta brings his Más Tiempo show to The Loft Amsterdam for an energetic performance.