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Tinie Tempah confirms upcoming visit to Scunthorpe following fan campaign
Overview
Rapper Tinie Tempah has confirmed he will visit Scunthorpe after a successful online campaign launched by local fan Ben Johns. The campaign achieved 5,000 pre-saves for the rapper's new album in exchange for a visit to the town, referencing a lyric from his 2010 hit 'Pass Out'.
Key points
- Rapper Tinie Tempah is set to visit Scunthorpe following an online campaign by local fan Ben Johns.
- The campaign successfully secured 5,000 pre-saves for the rapper's new album.
- Tempah's 2010 hit song 'Pass Out' famously included the lyric: 'I been Southampton but I've never been to Scunthorpe'.
- Local organisations including Scunthorpe United and John Leggott College got involved with the campaign.
