Russell Brand's name dropped from Tinie Tempah lyric after comic's conviction

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10 Nov 2026 • 11:14 PM MYT
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Russell Brand's name dropped from Tinie Tempah lyric after comic's conviction

  • British musician Tinie Tempah altered the lyrics to his 2016 hit song 'Girls Like' during a concert following Russell Brand's conviction.
  • The original line ‘Tell Russell, I’m a brand’ was changed to 'Tell Jo, I'm a brand', seemingly referring to comedian Jo Brand instead.
  • Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of rape and sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court.
  • Meanwhile, comedian Jimmy Carr has faced criticism after making a joke regarding Brand's impending prison sentence during a stand-up show.
  • Several of Brand's past television and radio clips have resurfaced or been edited in light of the guilty verdict.

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