What Happened to UK Rap at Wireless? | The Decline of UK Rap at Festivals

In 2021, 37 UK rappers performed at Wireless Festival. By 2024, that number had dropped to just three. So what happened? Why has UK rap seemingly disappeared from one of Europe’s biggest stages?

In this deep dive, BTB Max breaks down the rise and decline of UK rap at major UK festivals, looking at everything from industry shifts to festival and music politics. Has UK rap lost its dominance, or is something bigger at play?

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