In One of His Best Interviews Yet, Skepta Speaks on Drake, Internal Struggles & More

Skepta gets up close and personal.

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With his new studio album Konnichiwa finally available for pick-up and already making an impact, Skepta linked up with world-renowned U.K. DJ and personality Semtex for one of his most in-depth interviews yet. Speaking to Semtex for almost an hour, Skepta speaks at-length about Drake, his new album, personal issues and more. For those interested in the specific details and specifics of what’s been going on in Skepta’s mind as of late, this should provide a thorough breakdown. You can watch the full exchange above.

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