Dave on the Brit Awards

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I just did a standing ovation. Powerful message!

That's it really!

Did anyone else see it?

Racist? An opinionated rant?

I know this is a cliché thing to say but what world are you living in?

I think you need to listen properly.

I follow Dave on Instagram and although I’m no doubt not his target demographic I love that he doesn’t hide his musical training - he can play the piano and he’s not pretending otherwise. He's clever and he’s not dumbing down. I enjoyed Stormzy too although I didn’t think it was as powerful as his previous Brit appearance when he stood without his shirt in the “ rain”.

@boredbored this is what people are saying about how no one can be pure enough.
Someone does something amazing and inspiring and an internet voice pops up to say " yeah yeah but last month they did something really shit." Just to take the shine off.

@Whydididothatfuckingthing what part of his performance did you find racist? Please do tell, as I’m scratching my brain trying to recall racist remarks.

I’m scratching my brain trying to recall racist remarks.

There is a mentality that pointing out the inherent racism that exists in the UK is - somehow - racist.

Personally thought it was racist

There's a Navajo saying. When you point a finger, three point back at you.

Or the MN saying, MrsT.

When you point a finger, you may get the finger. :o

His performance certainly raised his media profile, which should help shift more units. Clever move.

His performance certainly raised his media profile, which should help shift more units. Clever move.

Indeed, good for him, raising his profile and doing well

Dave is amazing.

Anyone who hasn't watched Top Boy really should.

Amazing. He's so so young too. It's incredible, it was a beautifully written poem performed with passion.

Last verse was an opinionated rant

I agree with you. Where we differ though Is that I support everyone's right to an opinion and when someone is ranting, frustrated or angry I keep an open mind and try and understand why they feel the way they do. I heard him.

His performance certainly raised his media profile, which should help shift more units. Clever move.

Not so much clever as normal. Isn't this what all artists are trying to achieve?

Dave is an absolutely huge star with US following through his association with Drake.

Personally thought it was racist.

There's always one 🙄.

Did you actually listen to the words?

And YY to watching Top Boy although I really didn't like the character Dave played. He was nuts!

"Daily offender, Crazy Eastender"

this is what people are saying about how no one can be pure enough. Someone does something amazing and inspiring and an internet voice pops up to say

No, I feel uncomfortable that a song on his Mercury award winning album features his brother (who is serving life for stabbing a 15 yr old to death).

I'm not sure how you can class that as yeah yeah but last month they did something really shit."

Should I not find it uncomfortable or inappropriate in order to not take the shine off?

Has he even met Boris?

I love Dave and love the song Black. It's one of those songs that give me goose bumps because most of the words ring so true in society today. I think he's an inspiration to young men out there. His performance last night was amazing.

I don't get the problem. Plenty of violent criminals have made money and found fame after or during their conviction. His brothers are a big part of his life. 2 of them have long sentences if I remember rightly.

I... dont think you have to meet Boris to see what he's all about.

Incredible. Just watched it

Has he even met Boris?

Spectacularly missing the point with this wee gem.

His performance certainly raised his media profile, which should help shift more units. Clever move.

Lol, imagine a music artist wanting to raise his media profile and sell his music... Shocking!

I thought it was pretty good, although Stormzy did the exact same thing last year didn't her re: Grenfell and calling out the PM? So it wasn't exactly groundbreaking

I loved the mic drop at the end though, it was so cute!