POLICE CALLED TO PEAK DISTRICT AFTER RAPPER BLOCKS ROAD WITH £300K ROLLS-ROYCE
Police rushed to a beauty spot in the Peak District after a rapper caused outrage and blocked a road with a £300,000 Rolls-Royce.
Tion Wayne, best known for his UK number one hit Body, caused outrage when he was pictured blocking Winnats Pass while filming the music video to his new single, Streets A Lie.
Derbyshire Police revealed on Tuesday (November 4) how they were called to the scene last month.
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The musician, wearing a diamond-clad chain with a number nine on it, posted a series of videos from his Derbyshire visit on TikTok, one of which has gained more than 5 million views.
But Tion, real name Dennis Junior Odunwo, made an unannounced visit, which ticked of locals and motorists, who were forced to wait while he filmed, the Mirror reports.
Winnats Pass is one of the country’s most picturesque drives - but also a key route relied on by local residents, farmers and visitors across the Peak District.
Derbyshire police confirmed officers were called to the area and a spokesperson said: "We received a report on Sunday, October 19, just after 5.25pm about cars blocking off Winnats Pass, Castleton. Officers attended and the road was cleared."
The rapper rose to fame in 2019 and picked up a huge following on social media when he released 'Keisha and Becky' alongside Russ Millions. The song reached number seven on the UK charts and became a hit.
High Peak MP Jon Pearce has now comically suggested that the rapper may want to 'leave the Rolls-Royce at home'.
Outrage similarly erupted earlier this year when drivers dumped their cars along Winnats Pass and Rushup Edge near to Buxton in what was dubbed "unmanaged tourism".
He said: “We’ve had our fair share of bad parking across the Peaks - but blocking Winnats Pass with a £300,000 Rolls-Royce really takes the mick.
"I completely understand why Tion Wayne would want to film his music video here, it’s one of the most beautiful places in the UK. But like everyone who visits, he needs to respect local communities and not block a vital road that residents and visitors rely on every day.
"We’ve seen before what happens when social media trends lead to chaos on our roads. Parking in Castleton and along Rushup Edge has been a longstanding issue, and last year it escalated to new levels when a TikTok craze drew crowds to Mam Tor to watch the sunrise and sunset - causing dangerous congestion and blocking access for local people.
"That’s why I’ve been campaigning with local residents, parish councils and community groups to find practical solutions. I’m really pleased that the Labour-run East Midlands Combined County Authority listened and allocated £250,000 to help tackle the problem - funding that will go towards better road markings, signage and safer parking in Castleton.
"The Peaks should be open and enjoyable for everyone, but that only works if people treat our area with respect. I’ll keep fighting for better public transport links - so, Tion, hopefully next time you visit, you can leave the Rolls-Royce at home.”
2025-11-04T22:13:32Z