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Lucy Needham

Stormzy headlines Glastonbury clad in Union Jack emblazoned stab proof vest

Stormzy put on a show-stopping performance for his historic Glastonbury headline slot after stepping out in a Union Jack emblazoned stab proof vest.

The Croydon-born Grime star became the first black British solo artist to headline the famous music festival in its 49-year history.

The set opened with a video featuring past headliner Jay-Z offering some words of advice , before the man of the hour took to the stage to huge roars from the crowd.

Stormzy plays the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury Festival (Adam Gray / SWNS)
The Croydon-born Grime star became the first black British solo artist to headline the famous music festival (SWNS)


Stromzy, 25, then kicked things off with a performance of his 2015 track Know Me From as flames and fireworks set off behind him.

"Glasto, it's only the f***ing beginning,"  he cried to the thousands of festival goers gathered to see him.

Hie set, which was broadcast live and uncensored on BBC Two, included track Cold, which features the line: "So tell Boris Johnson, ‘Suck your mum!’”

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The rapper was joined on the main stage by a host of special guests including ballerinas, a gospel choir and Coldplay's Chris Martin who stepped out to play the intro to Blinded By Your Grace on keyboard.

Stormzy - real name Michael Ebenazer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr - cried: "This is the greatest night of my entire life" to the crowd as they sang back his biggest hits and worked hard to match his boundless energy.

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Hours before taking to the stage, Stormzy  took to Twitter to tell his followers he was "overwhelmed with emotions", saying it was "the most surreal feeling I've ever experienced". 

He wrote: "I am the first black British artist to headline Glastonbury. At 25 years old I am the second youngest solo act to ever headline Glastonbury, the youngest being a 24 year old David Bowie in 1971. I’m overwhelmed with emotions, this is the most surreal feeling I’ve ever experienced."

Adding: "I feel my entire life has lead to this moment. Can’t explain or fathom what this all is but I am 100% sure this is all God and his favour. Giving him all the glory. Thank you to Emily & Mike Eavis for believing in me I can’t wait to see you and hug you both thank you so much."

Ahead of Stormzy's set, the main stage saw performances from George Ezra, Lauryn Hill and Sheryl Crow.

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