Kneecap at Glastonbury review – sunkissed good vibes are banished by rap trio’s feral, furious flows

From Rod Stewart to Keir Starmer, no one is safe from the Irish group’s ire, as the weekend’s most talked-about set became a mosh-heavy, provocation-filled melee

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer delivers closing arguments at sex-trafficking trial

The music mogul could face life in prison for racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution

‘We just want to stop people being murdered’: Kneecap on Palestine, protest and provocation

The Irish rap trio have recently faced censure and a court case, but have also had support for their pro-Palestine stance. Ahead of a Glastonbury appearance deemed ‘inappropriate’ by Keir Starmer, they argue the backlash against them is a deliberate distraction

Closing arguments begin in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex-trafficking trial

High-profile case enters its final stage after more than a month of testimony from 34 witnesses

‘Pop music can be so scared to offend’: Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso, the Argentine duo subverting machismo

After going viral with their Tiny Desk concert, the impish pair are heading to Glastonbury. They explain their ‘no shame, no fear’ approach – and their ridiculous muscle suits

Petition launched to stop Kanye West appearing at Slovakian festival

The rapper is booked to headline the Rubicon festival in Bratislava, which protesters have called ‘a debasement of all victims of the Nazi regime’

Little Simz & Chineke! Orchestra review – rap-classical crossover is spectacularly realised

Closing out a Simz-curated Meltdown festival, and with a host of star guests helping out, these songs gain extra nuance as orchestra and star meld perfectly together

Charli xcx and Neil Young to Juan Atkins and the Asian underground: what to see at Glastonbury

There are more than 3,000 performances to choose between at this year’s giant pan-genre jamboree. From pop A-listers to underground ones-to-watch, here are our picks

Loyle Carner: Hopefully! review – rap sweetheart faces family, fear and the feels

The Londoner’s trademark sentimental sweetness is balanced by a new unaffected singing style – his fourth album is his most impressive work yet

J Hus review – rapper touched by genius can’t quite channel his energy

After a cancelled arena tour, expectations are high for J Hus’s return – but for all his swagger and melody, he ends up falling short due to sound issues and a lack of vision

Kneecap rapper charged with terror offence released on unconditional bail

Cheering crowds greet Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh outside London court after lawyers challenge validity of case

Juror dismissed from Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial over conflicting statements about residency

Juror 6 reportedly claimed during jury selection that he lived in the Bronx but told court staff he lived in New Jersey

Outbreak festival review – hardcore and pop hooks collide in impeccable genre-fluid lineup

Turnstile headlined with soaring high-tempo energy while Speed went route-one punk, Jane Remover caused pandemonium and Have a Nice Life electrified their fanbase in this most free-thinking of festivals

OneFour on prison, police and their long-awaited debut: ‘We wouldn’t be who we are today if we didn’t go through that’

The western Sydney rappers have come through street violence, jail time and a lot of police attention. With their first album, they’re ready to change the message

Stormzy takes first lead acting role as he launches film production company

After music, publishing, sports and philanthropy, rapper expands into film-making with lead role in Big Man, a short film premiering on YouTube