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James Arthur has compared himself to an "exploited" killer whale.

The X Factor winner likened himself to Tilikum, the subject of anti-SeaWorld documentary Blackfish, who has been linked to the deaths of three people while in captivity, as he announced that he will release a free hip hop mixtape titled All The World's a Stage.


James Arthur
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James Arthur will release a free hip hop mixtape for fans

Asking fans to design the artwork for the mixtape, he said that he wants it to include a killer whale "attacking a crowd of people".

He tweeted: "I would like the front cover to be a drawing of the killer whale/ Orca from sea world who features in the documentary "Blackfish" TILIKUM.

"Ideally I'd like him to be attacking a crowd of people, lashing out after being exploited. Include my name and the title of the mixtape."

The singer also promised to meet the winning artist in person, adding that the mixtape will include 14 tracks of him "singing, rapping and producing".

Meanwhile, Arthur has described his promotion team as "embarrassing", asking them to "stick to promoting Paul Potts".


James Arthur album artwork
James Arthur branded his promotion team "embarrassing"

He tweeted: "HQ please stop writing things like 'we think you would #LOVE This and that' or 'everybody #GETDOWN and buy this..' It's embarrassing."

"Stick to promoting Paul Potts please. Thanks. #LOVE," he added.

Potts responded to the post shortly after, urging Arthur to stop acting like an "amateur".


Paul Potts, Britain's Got Talent
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Paul Potts told James Arthur to stop acting like an "amateur"

The Britain's Got Talent star said: "@JamesArthur23 you're a talented guy and ur music is great. But you're not an amateur anymore. Criticising ur promotion team openly on here isn't the best idea.

"Their wages come out of your budget and there will come a time when you need them more than they need u."

Simon Cowell recently admitted that Arthur should have been told to "shut up" after causing controversy with some of his comments in recent months.


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[Tom4784]

He'll be dropped soon enough and he'll regret his words when he's a nobody again.

[Gstar]

why is he still alive

[Samm]

Originally Posted by Germyle

why is he still alive

This.

[Me. I Am Salman]

bandwagon hate he gets is ridiculous it's y'all that are making him crazy

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Salman!

bandwagon hate he gets is ridiculous it's y'all that are making him crazy

Jemal?

[Gstar]

Originally Posted by Salman!

bandwagon hate he gets is ridiculous it's y'all that are making him crazy

urgh @ you sticking up for him. It's not bandwagon he 110% warrants it himself

[Mystic Mock]

Sweet dreams are made of this, who am I to disagree? I traveled the world and the seven seas, Killer Whales are looking for something.

[Jordan.]

Insulting to the whale, he put himself in that position the whale had no choice.

[armand.kay]

Why can't he be attacked by a whale?

[Marsh.]

Has his mate Tulisa been feeding him some substances? Crazy bastard.

[Vanessa]

[Ammi]

..he's becoming a bit like the Katie Hopkins of 'music'..if you don't have much talent, just become controversial instead...

[Cherie]

Any one that voted for him on the x should ask for their money back

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Any one that voted for him on the x should ask for their money back

..I didn't vote for him but I'm going to try my luck anyway.....surely they can't keep a call log of these things....

[Sophiee]

Originally Posted by Ammi

..he's becoming a bit like the Katie Hopkins of 'music'..if you don't have much talent, just become controversial instead...

he is really talented though .

I like james and I feel sorry for him. he obviously has problems (depression I think) which is why he took some time off twitter before but he desperately needs to learn when to stop before it's too late.

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Sophiee

he is really talented though .

I like james and I feel sorry for him. he obviously has problems (depression I think) which is why he took some time off twitter before but he desperately needs to learn when to stop before it's too late.

He's not massively talented. He's more talented than most XF contestants but lets not carried away here.

[Pete.]

James Arthur will release a free hip hop mixtape for fans

He only has 5 so no money lost there

[arista]

His Attitude is only good for Punk Music
and he hates that.

So go away and get out of the business

[zakman440]

Why James, why?!

[Kazanne]

He's a complete and utter bellend,with delusions of grandeur.

[GypsyGoth]

Maybe he should rejoin the rest of his people in the sea.

[MTVN]

Paul Potts laying down some home truths

[smudgie]

Once a Chav...always a chav.

[Crimson Dynamo]

he is a silly boy and his music stinks like a condemned abattoir