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Shinoda Endorses Morgan Da Savage; “Innit” Drops, Youth Quit

6/19/2026

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Mike Shinoda praised 21-year-old rapper Morgan Da Savage in a BBC News interview at the Download Festival, calling her performance original and refreshing.
Da Savage’s viral freestyle on the independent platform Steeze Factory, founded by producer Toddla T, preceded the announcement that her debut single “Innit” will drop next week.
A Seed Sounds Weekender report said more than 1.5 million UK 18-25-year-olds have quit live-music ambitions because of venue closures.

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Mike Shinoda praised 21-year-old rapper Morgan Da Savage in a BBC News interview at the Download Festival, calling her performance original and refreshing.
Da Savage’s viral freestyle on the independent platform Steeze Factory, founded by producer Toddla T, preceded the announcement that her debut single “Innit” will drop next week.
A Seed Sounds Weekender report said more than 1.5 million UK 18-25-year-olds have quit live-music ambitions because of venue closures.