VIDEO: Comedian Simon Brodkin storms Kanye West on Glastonbury stage
Rapper Kanye West’s Glastonbury headline set did not disappoint in the controversy department when Jewish comedian Simon Brodkin stormed the stage just minutes in to his set.
A few songs into the show, West had a close encounter as the comedian – whose stage name is Lee Nelson – stormed the stage.
Nelson has become known for his various stunts over the years.
He appeared during West’s song Skinhead wearing a t-shirt with ‘Lee-Zus’ on it before being removed by security.
West was left momentarily thrown by the incident and restarted the song.
Nelson posted a photo on his Twitter account after the incident and said: “Some people were saying Kanye shouldn’t headline Glastonbury so I thought I’d give him a hand.”
I Kanye’d Kanye. That was for you @taylorswift13 #Leezus pic.twitter.com/EQJtZUJqhS
— Lee Nelson (@RealLeeNelson) June 28, 2015
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