The British grime MC expresses his remorse via X (formerly Twitter), saying that his album rollout is actually about his 'parents coming to the UK in the 80's.'
- Jan 10, 2024
AceShowbiz - Skepta has issued a public apology after getting backlash over the "Gas Me Up" artwork that evoked images of the Holocaust. In a statement shared on social media, the "Praise the Lord" rapper vowed to be "more mindful going forward."
The emcee expressed his remorse via X (formerly Twitter). "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 UK in the 80's Skinhead, Football culture," he penned.
"And it has been taken offensively by many and I can promise you that was definitely not our plan," the musical artist continued. "so I have removed it and I vow to be more mindful going forward - Skepta."
Hours later, Skepta penned in a separate post, "I can honestly see how my single artwork without context can be deemed offensive." He added, "Especially in a time like this but again that was not my intention."
"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," the record producer further elaborated. "So to help with context here are some pictures from our mood board for the 1980's UK story for my album 'Knife & Fork'."
