In 2016 I interviewed Chicago rapper G Herbo for the first time, while he was on tour. We spoke about collaborating with Drake, changing his name and how many songs him and Lil Bibby have in the stash. https://soundcloud.com/lilymercer/g-herbo Press play to listen back and watch our 2018 interview here: https://youtu.be/a5LU0qk3Gqc
Diary: Mykonos June ’17.
The latest photo set is from Mykonos in June, when I stayed at Kirini My Mykonos Retreat. The Hotel is in a secluded part of the Greek island so I had a super chilled trip full of sunbathing, reading and driving around the Island to Mykonos Town and a beach out of town. Mykonos is […]
Diary: London Spring ’17.
The latest photo set is from London this past Spring, featuring photos from my PYREX STIRS event with DJ Premier, interview with 6lack, talking on a panel for adidas plus more. Stay tuned for another Travel Diary next month… Previously: Diary: Céret May ’17.
Diary: Céret May ’17.
My latest photo set is from Céret, South of France in May. Stay tuned for another Travel Diary later this month… Previously: Diary: London Winter ’16.
Diary: London Winter ’16.
The latest photo set is from London this past Winter, featuring photos from my birthday, Christmas, PYREX STIRS events with CASISDEAD and Khalid, plus more. Stay tuned for another Travel Diary later this month… Previously: Diary: Madrid March ’17.
Diary: London Autumn ’16.
The latest photo set is from London this past Autumn, featuring photos from the after party I threw for Flatbush ZOMBiES, plus watching Skepta win the Mercury Music Award. Stay tuned for my Madrid March ’17 Travel Diary later this month…
Diary: Norfolk November ’16.
The latest photo set is from my trip to Norfolk, on the east coast of England, in November. I was there to collect my dog Goldie who was spending the week there while I was in Dubai. We went for a walk on Holme Beach, one of my favourite beaches in the UK, hers too… […]
Diary: Dubai November ’16.
The latest photo set is from my trip to Dubai in November. I was there for Sole DXB, an amazing event celebrating sneaker and music culture. It’s a unique event in the United Arab Emirates and visiting it was the purpose of my trip to Dubai. I had the best time and am definitely keen […]
Diary: Lucknam Park November ’16.
The latest photo set is from my trip to Lucknam Park, Bath, UK in November. I was there for my mum’s birthday and had the most amazing stay. Not only is the spa a beautiful stately home, it has a state of the art spa and is perfect for a relaxing weekend break away from […]
Diary: Lisbon November ’16.
The latest photo set is from my trip to Lisbon, Portugal in November. I was there for WebSummit, a huge tech conference to interview people on the Music stage. Ja Rule was speaking after me so I had to take a photo with him! I also met NFL players, Terrell Owens and Greg Jennings. Stay […]
Lily Mercer Presents: Kodak Black | 30th December 2016.
Lily Mercer presents Kodak Black: Rinse FM Special. On December 27th 2016, I brought you an hour long special explaining why Kodak Black is becoming one of the biggest young rappers in the US. Tracklist: Kodak Black – Bando (Remix) Kodak Black – No Flocking Kodak Black – Yung Niggaz Kodak Black – Skrilla Kodak […]
Lily Mercer Presents: 21 Savage | 27th December 2016.
Lily Mercer presents 21 Savage: Rinse FM Special. On December 27th 2016, I brought you an hour long special explaining why 21 Savage is about to be a star. Tracklist: 21 Savage – Soda 21 Savage – Dip Dip Playboi Carti ft Gucci Mane & 21 Savage – Peepin’ 21 Savage & Metro Boomin ft […]
My 2 Music Video Cameos in 2016.
This year I made my first ever cameo in a music video, then in December I slid into one more before the end of 2016. I love all the musicians on these tracks and am happy that I waited for two fucking tunes to jump in the video for… Giggs x CASISDEAD – 501 (Hollow […]
4 Things to leave in 2016.
These are four things I will happily leave in 2016… 4. The white guy on Love and Hip Hop New York that refers to himself as “white chocolate” 3. Soulja Boy Beefs 2. Internet Challenges 1. Drake’s Jafaican accent
5 Best Books I Read in 2016.
I didnt read as many books as I hoped to in 2016, gonna have to boost it in 2017! Saying that, I read 5 incredible books this year, check all of these out if you’re into reading… A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James
7 Most Amusing 2016 Moments.
Just thought I’d round up some of the random happenings that made me LOL in 2016… – Soulja boy stuttering and saying “offset 7 times” while beefing Quavo Nigga started stuttering when he talked about Offset 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/g6KQnOw174 — Dat Way (@SupremeSaxx) December 12, 2016 – Safaree eating while reacting to a fight on Love […]
20 Best Goldie Videos of 2016.
What would my life be without my beautiful dog Goldie? She makes me laugh every day and is basically the only reason to watch my Snapchat/Instagram stories. A natural comedienne, I thought I’d compile my 20 favourite Goldie videos of the past year…
My 33 Favourite Oufits of 2016.
For no reason other than to celebrate clothing combinations that may never see the light of day again, here are the best outfits I wore in 2016, in my opinion…
My 15 Best Moments of 2016.
Overall the world was a terrible place in 2016, but personally, it wasn’t a nightmare year for me (that was 2015). I had some incredible experiences and so many career highlights, I had to compile 15 of them. I’ll probably remember millions more as soon as I click publish, so I may be adding to […]
87 Best Tweets of 2016.
The plan was to put together a list of the 30 best tweets I favourited in 2016 but I came across some A1 tweets this year. The list steadily climbed up to 87 but they’re great and I have no regrets. Enjoy! Since everybody callin usher I had to call him & tell him what's […]