On Saturday, August 17, Peggy Gou delivered an unforgettable performance at Gunnersbury Park, marking her biggest headline show to date. The DJ thrilled the crowd by bringing out UK rap sensation Central Cee, who she introduced as her "favorite artist" from the UK.
Central Cee, known for his chart-topping hits, took the stage to perform "BAND4BAND," his collaboration with Lil Baby. The surprise appearance was met with mixed reactions from the audience, with many fans celebrating the unexpected crossover, while some social media users reported a few boos from the crowd. Despite the mixed reception, Gou was ecstatic about the collaboration, sharing her excitement on Instagram: "London last night, thank you @centralcee for being my special guest, that was huge! Alrighttttt Thanks everyone who came last night it means a lot to me and all the other artists that I love, my sexy dancers & all my team!"
The reaction to Central Cee's appearance sparked a debate online, with some pointing to a clash of genres as the reason for the lukewarm response. A TikTok user commented, "This is a dance music crowd. How was this ever going to go down well?" Others speculated that recent personal drama, including rumors of his breakup with content creator Madeline Argy and alleged infidelity with Ice Spice, may have influenced the crowd's reaction.
Central Cee has been no stranger to surprise appearances this year, having previously joined Nicki Minaj on stage during her "Pink Friday 2" concert in Manchester, where he also performed "BAND4BAND."
Peggy Gou’s set also featured a remix of Charli XCX and Billie Eilish’s latest collaboration "Guess," showcasing her signature blend of electronic and pop influences.
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