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The comedian forced West to stop mid-song
Kanye West got a small taste of his own medicine last night (27 June) when comedian Lee Nelson invaded the stage during his Glastonbury headline set, before being wrestled off by security.
West had just begun performing one of his best songs of recent years, 'Black Skinhead', when Nelson - who is the comedy alter-ego of Simon Brodkin - ran onstage holding a microphone and wearing a 'Leezus' t-shirt. After spotting Nelson behind him, West stopped rapping and threw his arms up in confusion/frustration.
A security guard promptly followed Nelson onto the stage and firmly escorted him away, before West said simply, "Start over" and began the song again.
Some people were saying Kanye shouldn't headline Glastonbury so I thought I'd give him a hand. pic.twitter.com/7KFk2kgjsM
— Lee Nelson (@RealLeeNelson) June 27, 2015
Watch Lee Nelson stage invade during Kanye West's Glastonbury set below
The comedian's escapade was met with a mixed reaction, to say the least.
Fixed it for you, @RealLeeNelson. pic.twitter.com/dlujjBa1QB
— Jonny Gabriel (@JonnyGabriel) June 27, 2015
@RealLeeNelson your act is tired and you should give up.
— Ian Rennie (@theangelremiel) June 27, 2015
@RealLeeNelson You'll be a hero to racist mouth-breathers everywhere. Same as it ever was. Hope mum's proud.
— Tim Ingham (@musicbizworld) June 27, 2015
West was one of the festival's most controversial headliners of all time (OF ALL TIME), and his 90-minute set was met with a mixed reaction.
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