Jay-Z : 'Noel Gallagher Glastonbury Comments Were Ignorant'

US rapper Jay-Z says Noel Gallagher should have watched one of his live shows before declaring that hip-hop music was “wrong” for Glastonbury.

The Oasis guitarist voiced his concern about Jay-Z's appearance at the festival earlier this year, saying the rapper had “no chance” in front of the event's crowds.

However, Jay-Z proved his doubters wrong during his performance on Saturday (June 28th), which was watched by one of the biggest crowds of the weekend.

Speaking ahead of the set, the rapper, whose real name is Shawn Carter, said that Gallagher's comments were “made out of ignorance.”

"If Noel Gallagher had seen me perform and said that then I'd understand it,” he said.

“That is a personal opinion and I have no bearing on how he feels. You know - it's just not your taste.

“But he has never seen me perform. I'm sure, or else he wouldn't say that. We will see what happens."

Jay-Z's booking had been one of the most controversial in the events history and was blamed for causing a drop in demand for tickets.

(by Jason Gregory)

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