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.Sunday Mirror: Jay-Z's Glastonbury Wonderwall Dig at Noel Gallagher (June 29, 2008)
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"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-ZDigital Spy: Jay-Z Plays "Wonderwall" at Glasto (June 30, 2008)
"Sorry, but Jay-Z, I'm not f---ing having him at Glastonbury."—Noel GallagherTimes Online: Jay-Z at Glastonbury (June 30, 2008)
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Jay-Z was a headliner at the 2008 Glastonbury Festival
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Opening song an acoustic version of Oasis' "Wonderwall"
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