Jay-Z Wonderwall

June 28, 2008: Jay-Z began his set at the 2008 Glastonbury Festival with an acoustic cover of the Oasis song "Wonderwall." Many saw the rapper's choice of song as a response to Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher's harsh criticism of festival promoters for choosing Jay-Z as a headliner for the festival.¹

Fast Facts

1. Jay-Z was a headliner at the 2008 Glastonbury Festival
2. Opening song an acoustic version of Oasis' "Wonderwall"
3. Rapper appeared to mime the lyrics throughout; the audience joined in for a sing-along
4. Jay-Z's other song choices included: "99 Problems," "Big Pimpin" and "Hard Knock Life"²
5. Other performers included: Amy Winehouse, Vampire Weekend, Leonard Cohen, Band of Horses, MGMT, Crowded House and Yeasayer

Quotes

"So they say you guys didn't want me to be here tonight. They said you guys weren't into hip-hop. Thanks for all the love here tonight. This is a beautiful moment, I'm glad to share it with each and every one of you."—Jay-Z²

"Sorry, but Jay-Z, I'm not f---ing having him at Glastonbury."—Noel Gallagher³

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