UK rap heavyweight Stormzy has released a surprise new single, “sorry rach!”, amid recent backlash over his partnership with McDonald’s and the sudden disappearance of past pro-Palestine posts from his social media.
The unannounced release comes shortly after Stormzy appeared on the Met Gala red carpet, facing public scrutiny when fans noticed that Stormzy’s Instagram had been scrubbed of previous content, including his outspoken support for Palestine. The clean-up coincided with the launch of a McDonald’s campaign, drawing criticism from the BDS movement and sparking what many are calling the biggest backlash of his career.
The track’s title—“sorry rach!”—appears to be a nod to Rachel Campbell, Stormzy’s long-time PR representative. The song even opens with a clipped voice note, believed to be hers, adding a personal layer to the release. Observers see the move as a rare artist-to-PR shoutout, reminiscent of Wiley’s past homage to Sony exec Taponeswa Mavunga.
Musically, the beat draws from American hip-hop influences, but Stormzy keeps things grounded in his UK flow and lyrical style, pairing braggadocio with flashes of religious introspection.
The accompanying music video is strikingly minimalist—shot in a single take with one camera, Stormzy addresses viewers directly, adding intimacy and rawness to the performance.
With “sorry rach!”, Stormzy appears to be reasserting creative control in the face of controversy while offering both a personal apology and a defiant artistic statement.
Check out the captivating visuals for “sorry rach!” above.
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