Grime artist AJ Tracey on Grenfell Tower fire: 'We've seen no government response'

AJ Tracey and his brother Mickey, who live close to Grenfell Tower in north Kensington, London, say they have witnessed no help from central or local government in response to the disaster. In an exclusive interview with the Guardian, they tell Iman Amrani the community has pulled together and ‘acted as a family’ for the victims.
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[@zakbac2969]

aj's bro speaks very well

[@mashwork6615]

AJ Tracey and his bro are real dons 🙌🏾

[@kevinnyakito-obonyo8072]

why ain't Mickey's name mentioned in the title? man had real insight to share. disrespectful

[@MrResearcher122]

AJ's brother, Mickey, is impressive. Language, perception, and analysis: he delivered skillfully. It takes a tragedy to get an insight into our communities, and reveal the raw talent.

[@davidlewis1787]

I hope the guy with dreads goes into politics... we need him

[@10mabbas]

big up AJ for getting our voices heard

[@Topself24]

Those guys are very smart. I hope those ppl get answers

[@ThunderNappy]

Big up Aj & his bro

[@jakelane9897]

AJ is one of the realist people and shoutout is brother man they were brought up well

[@legendarywill4207]

big respect to AJ and his bro!!

[@aishab8318]

Big up Mickey!! Spitting that real!

[@arsenewenger9322]

Real talk man straight facts

[@chrislloyd-jones5075]

Mickey's articulate nature is the sort of voice needed at the forefront. To keep the fight for truth and justice.

[@ianblackburn2645]

ajt is on some next level shit he is speaking a lot of truth in a hard time

[@owenn3885]

My man Aj great views, disgusting how they've dealt with it, big up aj and zuu getting on this topic!

[@josbeason2621]

Well done to these two young men. Don't give up the fight we're all behind you x

[@avabrielle4579]

God bless him for speaking such wisdom. Big up the community for coming together at a crucial time the government thought they were too prestigious for!

[@stevenward2116]

If these two men are typical of that community then it must be a good community.There's hope for us all. Well said lads.

[@jayhuss4263]

Hopefully the volunteers are recognised and knighted. The queen normally knights those who are not worthy.

[@wendyknox-leet1034]

I want a Criminal Investigation not a Public Enquiry! 5 Million is peanuts!