05/13/08 - Jay-Z Addresses European Controversy

KeepitthorO · 05-13-2008, 10:16 PM

Maintaining his composure and addressing the recent comments bashing his presence at the upcoming Glastonbury festival, Jay-Z justified being the headliner of the typically rock-based event.

Responding to criticism from Oasis' Noel Gallagher, including his comment of Hip Hop as “not suitable” for the festival, Jay-Z acknowledged the difference in music genres but felt Hip Hop has earned it’s spot.

“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,” the Brooklyn entrepreneur told The Sun.

Continuing his justification for being named as a headliner, Jay placed himself in the growth of Hip Hop, pointing out significant artists whom have had a large impact upon the genre.

“From Afrika Bambaataa [playing] 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 line,” he added.

Rather than throwing any negative comments towards Gallagher or placing Hip Hop over his genre, Jay admitted the best solution is to appreciate one another’s music.

“We have to respect each other’s genre of music and move forward,” he said.

Despite the amount of attention the controversy has created, Jay continued to show off his entrepreneur and marketing mastery as he admitted the amount excitement it has created for himself.

“I’ve never ever had a show that’s caused this much of a stir—I’m really looking forward to it,” he concluded.

As of now, Jay-Z still remains the headliner for the upcoming Glastonbury festival on June 28th.

source: hiphopdx

sonyang5 · 05-13-2008, 11:14 PM

As u can see there is still Racist people in this world...I don't think its about music..if a white people would of started the rap music..i think it would be much more apperciated..but who knowsssss

jd18700 · 05-14-2008, 05:46 AM

yea fuck that bitch noel galagher

Wesey · 05-14-2008, 06:29 AM

fuck that, Jay-Z gotta represent for Hip-Hop at Glastonbuy, i aint goin but i'd go just to see Jigga!

DaDizzle · 05-14-2008, 06:49 PM

He is going to get booed

05-13-2008, 10:16 PM	#1
KeepitthorO "Culture Gone Bad" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 916 Repped: 60 Repped 841 Times in 216 Posts Neg Reps: 33 Neg Repped at 27 Times in 14 Posts	05/13/08 - Jay-Z Addresses European Controversy 05/13/08 - Jay-Z Addresses European Controversy Maintaining his composure and addressing the recent comments bashing his presence at the upcoming Glastonbury festival, Jay-Z justified being the headliner of the typically rock-based event. Responding to criticism from Oasis' Noel Gallagher, including his comment of Hip Hop as “not suitable” for the festival, Jay-Z acknowledged the difference in music genres but felt Hip Hop has earned it’s spot. “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,” the Brooklyn entrepreneur told The Sun. Continuing his justification for being named as a headliner, Jay placed himself in the growth of Hip Hop, pointing out significant artists whom have had a large impact upon the genre. “From Afrika Bambaataa [playing] 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 line,” he added. Rather than throwing any negative comments towards Gallagher or placing Hip Hop over his genre, Jay admitted the best solution is to appreciate one another’s music. “We have to respect each other’s genre of music and move forward,” he said. Despite the amount of attention the controversy has created, Jay continued to show off his entrepreneur and marketing mastery as he admitted the amount excitement it has created for himself. “I’ve never ever had a show that’s caused this much of a stir—I’m really looking forward to it,” he concluded. As of now, Jay-Z still remains the headliner for the upcoming Glastonbury festival on June 28th. source: hiphopdx __________________

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05-13-2008, 11:14 PM	#2
sonyang5 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 135 Repped: 10 Repped 9 Times in 4 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	As u can see there is still Racist people in this world...I don't think its about music..if a white people would of started the rap music..i think it would be much more apperciated..but who knowsssss

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jd18700 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 757 Repped: 299 Repped 2 Times in 2 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	yea fuck that bitch noel galagher

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Wesey Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 358 Repped: 12 Repped 57 Times in 28 Posts Neg Reps: 2 Neg Repped at 10 Times in 8 Posts	fuck that, Jay-Z gotta represent for Hip-Hop at Glastonbuy, i aint goin but i'd go just to see Jigga!