Rapper Skepta Apologizes for Single Artwork Evoking Holocaust Comparisons

Skepta bought accused of utilizing antisemitic imagery as the quilt artwork for his newest single — and contemplating the title of the observe … an apology was greater than warranted, which he gave.

The British rapper introduced this new music he is set to launch quickly known as ‘Gasoline Me Up’ … and for the promo picture, he featured a man with a shaved head — and the phrases “GAS ME UP.” The person is surrounded by a bunch of different dudes who even have shaved heads.

In fact, this kind of image — particularly throughout this polarizing time on the planet — nearly instantly bought individuals considering… is that this some sort of assertion on the Holocaust???

Actually a good thought, as a result of frankly — the wording and pictures mixed aren’t nice.

Welp, Skepta has heard all of the criticism … and he fully owned the screwup, apologizing for offending anyone — whereas in the identical breath, explaining what he was going for right here.

Skepta wrote, “I’ve been waiting to drop ‘Gas Me Up (Diligent)’ since teasing it April last year, worked hard getting the artwork right for my album rollout which is about my parents coming to the U.K. in the 80’s, Skinhead, Football culture and it has been taken offensively by many. I can promise you that was definitely not our plan so I have removed it and I vow to be more mindful going forward.”

He posted extra photographs he was contemplating as a “mood board” for this undertaking, and it options different shaved-head males/boys … which he says serves as inspiration — noting it has nothing to do with the Holocaust, however extra so British developments from the twentieth century.

He finishes with this … “I can honestly see how my single artwork without context can be deemed offensive, especially in a time like this but again that was not my intention,” Skepta said. “But after some thought I don’t feel like I could continue being the artist you all know and love if my art is policed, I have to quit if I can’t express my art as I see it. So to help with context here are some pictures from our mood board.”

Skepta is understood for political messaging in his music — however this time round, he says the intention was misconstrued … noting it has nothing to do with the conflict within the Center East.