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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
Entertainment
Laura Elston & Sam Elliott-Gibbs

Dizzee Rascal was on Government’s coronation playlist despite assault conviction

A track by Dizzee Rascal was on an official Government playlist compiled to celebrate the King’s coronation - despite his domestic violence conviction.

The grime artist, real name Dylan Kwabena Mills, lost an appeal last week after being found guilty in April of assaulting his ex-fiancee, Cassandra Jones.

He was accused of pressing his forehead against her and pushing her to the ground during a 'chaotic' row in Streatham, south London.

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