Rapper Skepta Faces Backlash Over Alleged Holocaust Reference in Upcoming 'Gas Me Up (Diligent)' Album Artwork, Shares Post On Insta
The rapper unveiled on New Year’s Day that his first album in five years, titled Knife and Fork, is set to arrive soon. The debut single, 'Gas Me Up (Diligent),' is scheduled for release on January 26.
Rapper Skepta received extensive criticism for the artwork accompanying his upcoming single, "Gas Me Up (Diligent)," which was unveiled on his Instagram by artist Gabriel Moses. The cover featured a photo of several men with shaved heads and matching uniforms, one of whom had the phrase "Gas Me Up" tattooed on his head. Social media quickly exploded with accusations of insensitivity to the Holocaust, drawing comparisons between the image and the forced shaving of Jewish individuals in Nazi concentration camps, as well as associating the song title with the gas chambers used during that period. In response to the uproar, Skepta promptly removed the post and addressed the issue via his Instagram Story. Tom Cruise Strikes Strategic Movie Partnership With Warner Bros – Read Statement.
Rapper Skepta's IG Posts About His New Single:
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