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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lydia Spencer-Elliott

The legendary rappers who made British radio royalty feel ‘stupid’

  • BBC Radio 2 presenter Jo Whiley described an interview with rappers Eminem and Dr Dre as a "horrible" and "unpleasant experience".
  • Whiley stated that the duo's "playful" approach during the interview made her feel "so tiny and so stupid", impacting her professional confidence.
  • She noted a significant change in Eminem, who had been "very shy and polite" in a previous solo interview before his fame escalated.
  • The 60-year-old presenter has enjoyed a lengthy three-decade career at the BBC, interviewing a wide array of music stars including Barbra Streisand and David Bowie.
  • Whiley also spoke about overcoming intense anxiety in her early DJ career and her commitment to continuing her role, including presenting the BBC's Glastonbury coverage.

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