Dave wins 2019 Mercury Prize

Dave has won this year’s Mercury Prize.

The former Crack Magazine cover star was awarded the prize tonight (19 September) for his debut album Psychodrama. During his acceptance speech, Dave invited his mother to join him on stage and thanked God for the award.

The British rapper competed with the likes of Anna Calvi, Black Midi, Cate le Bon, Foals, Fontaines D.C., Nao, Seed Ensemble and The 1975. Past cover stars Little Simz, slowthai and IDLES were also in contention.

Held in London’s Hammersmith Apollo, Dave follows Wolf Alice, Skepta and Sampha as winners of the Mercury Prize.