Kidwild | Artists

February 2026 2026

Kidwild on The Cover of NME (2026), he wears a denim set by BRYDER, photo by Ramsey Ramone

Kidwild is UK rap’s comeback kid who never quit

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Kidwild is UK rap’s comeback kid who never quit

Fresh from his spot on the NME 100 of 2026, this east London hustler tells us how sheer self-belief powered him out of record deal doldrums and into a resurgent new chapter

The NME 100 of 2026 is here: Florence Road, After, Hearts2Hearts, Ledbyher and more on NME's list of essential emerging artists to watch this year

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The NME 100: essential emerging artists for 2026

These artists have the potential to shape the future of music. If they’re on our radar – they should be on yours

Blink-182 live at Reading 2024, photo by Andy Ford

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