Jay Z Responds To Gallagher's Glasto Criticism
The war of words continues as Jay-Z counters Noel's comments saying "We have to respect each others' genre of music and move forward."
Following the Oasis mainman's recent comments that hip-hop is "not suitable" for Glasto, the rap superstar has given an interview to The Sun saying "We don't play guitars, Noel, but hip-hop has put in its work like any other form of music. This headline show is just a natural progression. Rap music is still evolving.
"From Afrika Bambaataa DJ-ing in the Bronx and Run DMC going platinum, to Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince winning the first rap Grammy, I'm just next in the line.
"We have to respect each others' genre of music and move forward."
Jay-Z will top the bill on Saturday at the June festival and claims he's looking forward to the show despite the controversy surrounding it.
"I've never ever had a show that's caused this much of a stir so I'm really looking forward to it. I've never been involved in anything this controversial.
"What's the big deal about doing a show? I guess it's heritage and people hold that dear to their heart and see it one way but that's how the world is."
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