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Titans of Hip-Hop perform back-to-back hits with star studded line up including Kyze, Dubz, Potter Payper Lojay ML Tiny Boost & Youngs TefloSuspect, Shyne, King Combs, Jozzy and Nova Wave

(London, UK November 8th) – On Tuesday night, the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire in London was electrified by an explosive, sold-out performance by Sean “Diddy” Combs and Giggs, two titans of hip-hop. They dominated the stage with back-to-back hits, including a live debut of “Mandem,” driving the crowd into a frenzy.

A surprise was in store as Diddy introduced Shyne to perform the iconic “Bad Boyz” anthem & ‘Bonny & Shyne” as part of a star-studded lineup of special guests that included King Combs, Jozzy, and Nova Wave. Jozzy, the premier artist signed to Love Records, performed “Homecoming,” while Nova Wave delivered “What’s Love” from his #1 R&B album “The Love Album: Off The Grid.”

Giggs, a highly influential and respected artist in music, collaborated with global cultural icon Diddy for this unique show, bringing West London to a standstill as fans lined up outside the venue. Giggs also invited Kyze, Dubz, Potter Payper Lojay ML Tiny Boost & Youngs TefloSuspect to the stage for an unforgettable night of music and presented Diddy with a cake as the crowd sang happy birthday.

Tickets for the event, which went on sale on Wednesday, 1st November, were sold in aid of two important charities for the Black British community: Sickle Cell Society and Black Minds Matter. The former raises funds for those affected by Sickle Cell, while the latter is a mental health charity aimed at supporting the Black community in accessing therapy. Tickets sold out in just 5 minutes.

This star-studded show was a celebration of the coming together of two music icons, with the performance unfolding in the following order:

GIGGS

  • TING DEM
  • ROUND HERE
  • RAT-A-TAT (FEAT. KYZE)
  • PAIN IS THE ESSENCE (FEAT DUBZ)
  • LOCK DOH
  • 3 WHEELS UP
  • MAN DON’T CARE
  • ML – SAVAGE
  • KMT
  • WHIPPIN EXCURSION
  • LONDON TOWN
  • BABY
  • LOOK WHAT THE CAT DRAGGED IN

 

DIDDY:

  • VICTORY
  • HATE ME NOW
  • BAD BOY 4 LIFE
  • LET’S DO IT
  • SAME DAMN TIME
  • I GET MONEY REMIX ML hi Mm
  • ONE MORE CHANCE
  • GET MONEY
  • WARNING
  • WHOA
  • KING COMBS CAN’T STOP WON’T STOP
  • CAN’T NOBODY HOLD ME DOWN
  • BEEN AROUND THE WORLD
  • MISSING YOU

GIGGS & DIDDY

  • TINY BOOST & TEFLON: SHARKS 2 SUSPECT – FBG
  • ANOTHER ONE OF ME
  • MANDEM
  • BLU: WHAT’S LOVE
  • HALLELUJAH ft Lojay
  • NEED A GIRL 2
  • GOTTA MOVE ON
  • LAST NIGHT
  • I DON’T WANNA KNOW
  • STARLETS
  • P.A.D ft. Potter Payper
  • JOZZY: HOMECOMING
  • GIGGS: HOMAGE
  • WE NUH FRAID

DIDDY

  • SHYNE: BAD BOYZ
  • SHYNE: BONNIE AND SHYNE
  • ACT BAD
  • ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS
  • MO MONEY MO PROBLEMS

GIGGS

  • TALKING THE HARDEST

The Shepherd’s Bush show reunited Giggs and Diddy who dropped the single ‘Mandem’ on August 4th, exactly 15 years to the day that Giggs’ classic and massively influential debut album, “Walk In Da Park” was released. Watch here: HERE  ‘Mandem’ was the first track released from the new 18-track project ‘Zero Tolerance’, which features artists from both sides of the Atlantic, including Jadakiss, 21 Savage, Dave East, Popcaan, Potter Payper and Tiny Boost. ‘Zero Tolerance’ is Giggs’ first full-length record since 2020’s ‘Now Or Never’ and finds the rapper returning to the stage stronger than ever with a record he’s described as an “instant classic.” In the fifteen years since ‘Walk In Da Park’ Giggs has become rightly regarded as one of the most pioneering, consistent, uncompromising and best loved British artists and the release of ‘Zero Tolerance,’ further cements his cultural importance on the global stage.

For Diddy, this event marks another milestone in his illustrious career, highlighting his 30-year legacy in the industry and the enduring power and influence of Bad Boy Records. He celebrates his triumphant return to music with his latest number 1 album, ‘The Love Album: Off the Grid,’ under the LOVE RECORDS imprint. The album showcases a spectacular array of talent and embodies Diddy’s belief in the power of collaboration, featuring an impressive lineup of R&B and musical titans.

Diddy’s music career includes numerous accolades, with 11 #1 hit songs, 3 Grammy Awards, and he has produced hundreds of songs as well as performed with the biggest names in music. His Bad Boy label has sold more than 400 million albums with their songs accumulating over 3 billion streams.

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The Peckham rapper has previously released five studio albums, and several mixtapes, performed all over the world -including sold-out hometown shows at The Roundhouse, Hammersmith Apollo, and Wembley Arena -and collaborated with Drake, Ed Sheeran, Stormzy, Ghetts, Kano, Aitch, Tion Wayne, Richard Russell, 2 Chainz, Young Thug, Lily Allen, Jorja Smith, and many more. The past seven years have been especially productive for Giggs. In 2016, he independently released Landlord, which peaked at #2 on the UK Albums Chart. The following year, the rapper dropped a full-length mixtape, Wamp 2 Dem, also reaching #2, and began to tour for the first time. 2019’s BIG BAD… landed at #6, and the same year, Giggs received his first Brit Award nomination in the British Male Solo Artist category. In 2020, he continued his ascent with another heavyweight mixtape, Now Or Never. Throughout, Giggs maintained a healthy, near-constant presence thanks to a slew of impressive guest features.

SEAN “DIDDY” COMBS:

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is the definition of a mogul. Starting his career as the director of A&R at Uptown Records, he was integral in launching the careers of Mary J. Blige and Jodeci, and later started his own label, Bad Boy Records, which has fostered talent that includes Mariah Carey, Method Man, Boyz II Men, Lil’ Kim and more. Combs’ solo music career began in 1997 with his first single, “Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down,” and a No. 1 debut album that has gone Platinum seven times. This Grammy Award-winning debut was just the start of Combs’ massive career, which has garnered countless No. 1 records. In 2022, Combs announced the launch of his LOVE RECORDS imprint, and reentered the charts with “Gotta Move On. That summer, Combs hosted, executive produced and performed at the Billboard Music Awards and was honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the “BET Awards”. Continuing his extraordinary journey in the music industry, Diddy recently released “The Love Album: Off the Grid” under his LOVE RECORDS  asserting his dominance in the R&B scene. The album impressively debuted at No.1 Diddy was commemorated with the Global Icon Award at the MTV 2023 VMAs celebrating his 30 years career. His “Diddy Day” celebration in Times Square, including receiving the Keys of the City from NYC Mayor Eric Adams, marked a monumental moment, further solidifying his legacy. Combs has also established himself as an entrepreneur and lifestyle brand with a wide portfolio of projects under Combs Global including REVOLT, Sean John, Combs Spirits, AQUAhydrate, Capital Preparatory Schools, among a number of other investments. Sean Combs continues to apply the same drive and entrepreneurial spirit to his philanthropic work and political activism.

 

Photo Credits: SAMIR HUSSEIN