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Tinie Tempah to Visit Scunthorpe After Fan's Viral Effort
13 Oct
Summary
- Tinie Tempah confirmed a visit to Scunthorpe following a fan's online campaign.
- The rapper's 2010 hit referenced never having visited Scunthorpe.
- A fan's campaign secured 5,000 pre-saves for the rapper's album for the visit.
A grassroots online campaign has successfully convinced rapper Tinie Tempah to visit Scunthorpe. The effort was spearheaded by local fan Ben Johns, aiming to address a lyric in Tempah's 2010 hit song "Pass Out" which stated he had "never been to Scunthorpe."
Tempah has now confirmed his upcoming visit to the town, expressing his eagerness to meet the "wonderful people" of Scunthorpe. He thanked Johns for his "hard work" in orchestrating the campaign, which involved securing 5,000 pre-saves for his latest album.
Management for Tinie Tempah stated they are looking forward to planning a special event for the Scunthorpe fans. The rapper had previously discussed the pressures on music venues and his new album, inspired by UK nightlife, and felt this was the right time to visit the town.
