On June 28, 2008, jayz made history by becoming the first hip-hop artist ever to headline Glastonbury Festival in its then 38-year history.
Located in Somerset, England, the five-day festival hosts a sprawling array of genres: dance, comedy, theater, circus, cabaret and others.
Contrary to the widespread skepticism of hip-hop and its place at the legendary festival, Jay-Z sought to shut down naysayers by breaking down past barriers and proving that hip-hop is a universal staple anywhere in the world.
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🎥: BBC Music/YT
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