It’s all change in politics after the Referendum.
The UK is leaving the European Union, David Cameron is resigning, we’re getting a new Prime Minister.
And grime artist Stormzy says he’s up it.
Yes, the MOBO award winner (and one of JOE’s favourite musicians at the moment) announced his interest in entering the political arena.
How many retweets do I need to become prime minister
— Stormzy (@stormzy) June 24, 2016
The grime MC, who had a banner year last year following the releases of Shut Up and It’s Not That Deep, admits that while he’s political knowledge may be limited, he’s more than willing and able to help.
It's all kicked off innit
— Stormzy (@stormzy) June 24, 2016
After a few tweets, Stormzy was away, and a new grassroots political campaign was formed.
https://twitter.com/Stormzy1_/status/746269675936452608
Within minutes the hashtag #StormzyForPM started trending, as fans began to flock to a true alternative political candidate.
One fan mocked up a fresh political poster for Stormzy with excellent slogans “Make UK Merky” and the Shut Up lyric, “If You Don’t Rate Me, Shame On You.”
Within minutes the hashtag #StormzyForPM started trending, as fans began to flock to a true alternative political candidate.
@Stormzy1 stormzy i'm launching your political career today, wanna see your promo poster? #stormzy2020 pic.twitter.com/zkbD1xVOUc
— JP (@kingjxmes_) May 24, 2016
https://twitter.com/SamOtionoCFC93/status/746307492099956736
@Stormzy1 I work at KOKO and we can arrange your election office to be there, since you come and visit us pretty often anyways #stormzyforPM
— M (@MartaStrauss) June 24, 2016
https://twitter.com/alanmgrogan/status/746320507507707904
And lo, a movement was formed. Thank you Stormzy, we’ll be sure to turn up when you start debating MPs.
https://twitter.com/Stormzy1_/status/746284060968902656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
See you next month in Thorpe Park too?
