Tinie Tempah has committed to visiting Scunthorpe, a destination he famously referenced in his 2010 single “Pass Out,” which reached number one on the charts and spent 65 weeks in the charts overall. The artist made this announcement after a campaign organized by Ben Johns, a Scunthorpe resident, who sought to bring Tempah to his hometown.
Johns initiated contact with Tempah through Instagram, asking what would be required to secure a visit. The artist responded with a proposal: he would make the trip in exchange for 5,000 pre-saves of his upcoming album, “The Night’s Not Dead.” Johns subsequently launched a grassroots promotional effort, carrying a cardboard cutout of Tempah throughout Scunthorpe with an attached QR code linking to the album pre-save page. The cutout visited various local landmarks, including Scunthorpe United’s stadium and John Leggott sixth form college, while Johns promoted the initiative on social media platforms.
In a video statement posted online, Tempah confirmed he would honor the agreement and travel to Lincolnshire in the near future. He expressed enthusiasm about meeting local residents and acknowledged the significance of his 2010 lyrics mentioning the town. Tempah also publicly recognized Johns’s efforts in organizing the campaign. Johns has indicated that the visit will include a performance by the artist and expects it to generate excitement within the community. He noted the widespread support the initiative received from local organizations and individuals both within and outside Scunthorpe.
Templah’s management released a statement expressing their intention to develop something noteworthy for the artist’s supporters in the area.
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