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Ahead of his performance at Gramercy Theatre, U.K. rap legend Giggs relaxes backstage.
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Giggs in New York
The rapper, whose career spans two decades, is widely regarded as one of the U.K.’s most influential MCs.
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Pre-Show Huddle
Backstage before the show, Giggs gets prepared to perform for the sold-out crowd at New York’s Gramercy Theatre.
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Giggs in New York
Giggs began his career with a string of widely praised mixtapes that eventually led to his 2007 debut, Walk in da Park, which he released independently.
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Giggs in New York
After his debut, the decidedly underground MC caught the attention of the indie powerhouse XL Records, where he released his sophomore album, Let Em Ave It.
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Giggs in New York
A crowd of fans new and old came out to see a rap OG who’s been able to make waves internationally.
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Giggs in New York
Lily Allen and Rita Ora were reportedly in attendance to support their hometown hero.
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Giggs in New York
Giggs in many ways personifies the hip-hop ethos, having carved out a lane for himself from the ground up.
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A U.K. Legend Comes Stateside
U.K. rap continues to make an impact stateside, and Giggs’ performance in NYC offers more proof of British acts receiving love across the pond.
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Giggs and Busta Rhymes
Though he’s best known as a New York icon, Busta Rhymes spent time in the U.K. in the Eighties when he was a kid, and he’s been a vocal fan of Giggs. Backstage at the show, the two artists linked up.
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Two Legends Link Up
Last year, Busta and Giggs teamed up on “The Hive,” from Busta’s album Blockbusta.
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Giggs in New York
It’s hard to imagine that, less than a decade again, British authorities did everything they could to prevent Giggs from performing. These days, however, it’s all love at his shows.