Doechii at Glastonbury review – an education in rap from the greatest teacher in the game
Theatrical, flirtatious and athletic, this debut UK festival performance from the US MC is unrelentingly brilliant
Skepta’s surprise Glastonbury set review – British rap’s MVP has matchless mic technique
Filling in last minute after Deftones pulled out, the Londoner shows he’s still top of his game with a kinetic performance that jumps from garage to grime to Fred Again bangers
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