Tim Westwood is a British DJ and presenter prominent in the hip-hop scene for over 30 years. Known for hosting Radio 1's rap show and MTV UK's Pimp My Ride UK, his influence has significantly impacted emerging artists. After nearly two decades, he departed from Radio 1 and 1Xtra in 2013, subsequently joining Capital Radio. Westwood's career highlights his long-standing presence and impact within the music and entertainment industries, particularly in promoting hip-hop and urban culture in the UK.
In October 1957, Timothy Westwood, the British DJ and presenter known as Westwood, was born.
In October 2025, Tim Westwood was charged with multiple offences, relating to alleged offences against seven women between 1983 and 2016.
In 1987, Tim Westwood started working at Capital FM.
In April 2022, an investigation revealed allegations of sexual misconduct between 1992 and 2017.
On July 18, 1999, Tim Westwood was injured in a drive-by shooting in Kennington, south London, following his performance at the Lambeth Country Show in Brockwell Park. Gunmen on a motorbike shot him and his assistant, allegedly due to threats related to his shows in the neighborhood.
In 2000, at the age of 43, Tim Westwood insisted he was 27 to a Guardian journalist. He was also accused of misrepresenting his background.
In 2003, Tim Westwood's "The Platinum Edition" compilation album became the biggest-selling British urban album of all time upon its release.
As of 2004, Tim Westwood became a patron of the internal radio station at Feltham Young Offenders' Institution in west London.
In 2005, Tim Westwood began hosting the MTV series Pimp My Ride UK.
In January 2006, the music video for Madonna's single "Sorry" was filmed in London. The video featured a van with a pimped interior. The filming was connected to a "Pimp My Ride UK" episode called "Pimp Madonna's Ride".
On Sunday, February 19, 2006, a special episode of "Pimp My Ride UK" called "Pimp Madonna's Ride" aired on MTV, the eve of the release of Madonna's single "Sorry". The interior of a van was customized for the single's music video.
On June 6, 2006, Tim Westwood's Radio 1 show was accused by David Cameron, then Leader of the Opposition, of encouraging knife and gun crime. Radio 1 controller Andy Parfitt refuted the claims.
In 2007, Pimp My Ride UK, hosted by Tim Westwood, concluded after running for three seasons.
In September 2009, Tim Westwood began hosting the weekday drivetime show for Radio 1Xtra.
In September 2012, Tim Westwood was replaced by Charlie Sloth on the Radio 1Xtra drivetime show, but continued his Saturday night Rap Show.
On July 26, 2013, it was announced that Tim Westwood would be leaving the BBC after nearly twenty years, as part of planned schedule changes.
In 2016, Tim Westwood won the Legacy Award at the GRM Daily Rated Awards.
In October 2025, Tim Westwood was charged with multiple offences, relating to alleged offences against seven women between 1983 and 2016.
In April 2022, an investigation revealed allegations of sexual misconduct between 1992 and 2017.
In July 2020, Global Media & Entertainment, parent company of Capital Xtra, faced criticism for not investigating allegations of inappropriate behavior by Tim Westwood with young female fans, which Westwood denied.
In April 2022, following a BBC News and The Guardian investigation, Tim Westwood was accused of sexual misconduct by seven women, spanning from 1992 to 2017. He denied the allegations, but stepped down from his show until further notice.
In July 2022, The Sunday Times reported that seventeen women had made allegations against Tim Westwood, including an allegation of sexual activity with a fourteen-year-old.
In July 2022, following a Freedom of Information request, the BBC stated it had received six complaints about Tim Westwood and had referred one to the police.
In July 2022, the BBC director general, Tim Davie, described the allegations against Tim Westwood as "shocking".
In August 2022, the Metropolitan Police confirmed they were investigating allegations of sexual offences against Tim Westwood.
In 2022, The Guardian described Tim Westwood as a hip-hop veteran whose opinions have been able to make or break upcoming artists for over 30 years.
In November 2024, the Metropolitan Police submitted collected evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service to consider potential charges against Tim Westwood.
In February 2025, the report was published and included 22 allegations.
In October 2025, Tim Westwood was charged with four counts of rape, nine counts of indecent assault, and two counts of sexual assault, relating to alleged offences against seven women.
In November 2025, Tim Westwood is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court regarding charges of rape and sexual assault.
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