Boris Johnson wasn’t the only prime minister to be referenced in the ceremony. Dave made a powerful statement at last night's Brit Awards, raising issues of racism and inequality in his performance of his hit song Black. Picking up the 2020 Brit award for best international solo male, he dedicated it to “someone who I hold dear to my heart, who made it so I couldn’t come to this country five years ago, and I hope she’s at home pissed off: thank you, Theresa May.”, Available for everyone, funded by readers. Rapper Dave raised issues of racism and equality in a politically charged performance at the Brit Awards this evening. Rowena Mason, Wed 19 Feb 2020 08.07 GMT Billie Eilish performed her new James Bond theme “No Time To Die” live for the first time at the 2020 Brit Awards. All the live performers at the 2020 Brits – reviewed. Are you sure you want to submit this vote? Billie Eilish performs new James Bond theme ‘No Time To Die’ live for the first time at Brits 2020. Commenting that she had previously stopped him entering the country, he thanked her in his acceptance speech. The order was overturned, allowing him to perform in the UK again last year. All rights reserved. Kevin Rawlinson and After the attack, Dave tweeted: "Rest in peace brother. “You lot are the greatest, the best male is nothing without the best females. You can find our Community Guidelines in full Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? The 21-year-old star added new verse to his song Black as he hit out at prejudice, and said: "Equality's a right it doesn't deserve credit.". “There’s tears in our eyes and love in our hearts / We never had the same background, culture, colour or past but you devoted your life to give others a chance / And for that, I’m so taken aback because he gave us all a voice.” He argued against stringent punishment and appealed for rehabilitation: “As a young black man who’s seen paper and crack / Give them tougher sentences? The rap was so inflammatory, Home Secretary Priti Patel branded Dave’s comments as “utter nonsense”. The artist wasn’t the only one to call out a Prime Minister, as winner of International Male Solo Artist – Tyler, The Creator – sarcastically thanked Theresa May for banning him from travelling to the UK during her tenure. The 18-year-old star appeared on stage alongside the Oscar-winning film composer Hans Zimmer and the former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr. Sorry, there was a problem with your subscription. No women won any of the non gender-specific awards, securing just four nominations out of a possible 25 in those categories. Taking to the stage for a second time – this time to collect the International Female Solo Artist award – Eilish said London felt “like a second home” to her and that seeing the crowds made her emotional. After picking up the male solo artist award – only the fifth time best male has been won by a non-white artist – Stormzy paid tribute to the women in his team. In 2015, US rapper Tyler, the Creator was banned from entering the UK in an edict by Theresa May, then home secretary, on the grounds that his music “fosters hatred”. Dave had paid tribute to Merritt in the immediate aftermath of the attack, acknowledging that the pair had met. Stormzy dedicates Brits win to the 'incredible females' in his team, Dave's Brit Awards politically-charged rap hits out at Boris Johnson and pays tribute to London Bridge attack victims, {{#singleComment}}{{value}} Comment{{/singleComment}}{{^singleComment}}{{value}} Comments{{/singleComment}}, {{#singleComment}}{{value}} comment{{/singleComment}}{{^singleComment}}{{value}} comments{{/singleComment}}, Tyler, The Creator made fun of former prime minister Theresa May, Show{{#moreThan3}} {{value_total}}{{/moreThan3}} comments, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification.
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