Big Narstie hits out at the lack of diversity in this year's BRIT Awards

Big Narstie wades in on the #BritsSoWhite debate - the lack of diversity in this year's nominations.

Becca Frankland

Last updated: 29th Feb 2016

Photo: Big Narstie

The most charismatic man in grime gave his thoughts on this year's BRITs to Channel 4 News last night, zeroing in on the lack of diversity in the UK nominations. Watch the interview below.

 

"I come from Lambeth, Brixton. I'm a regular at the pound shop. So what type of stuff do you want me to impress you...

Posted by Channel 4 News on Tuesday, 23 February 2016

Each nominee in both make and female British Solo Artist categories are white, and with grime enjoying such a huge year last year, it's easy to see why the big man's not impressed. The International Male Solo Artist category is far more diverse, prompting Narstie to say "The only diversity in the Brits nominations this year is the Americans. I've said this for a while. For our country to do good, we need to embrace our country."

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