Banksy Made Stormzy's Customised Stab Proof Vest For Glastonbury
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Street artist Banksy made the customised stab-proof vest Stormzy wore last night when he headlined Glastonbury.
Posting the picture to his six million followers, Banksy wrote: "I made a customised stab-proof vest and thought - who could possibly wear this? Stormzy at Glastonbury."
Fans of the pair commented on the photo applauding Banksy's 'incredible' work and dubbed it 'legendary'.
One said: "Fantastic. Such a statement," while another added: "You are a genius!"
The grime artist played at the top of the festival bill last night, becoming the first black British solo artist to do so.
And anyone who knows Stormzy's recent history (or watched his Brits performance) will know that he didn't fancy missing an opportunity to make a few political points during his raucous set.
He had barbs for Conservative Party leadership front-runner Boris Johnson, the UK Government, and - slightly more out of left field - football manager David Moyes.
During 'Don't Cry For Me' he brought out two ballet dancers to highlight the way that race and inequality feature in every part of life.
A screen behind the two performers read: "Ballet shoes have not traditionally been made to match black skin tones. Until now.
"Previously ballet dancers 'pancaked' their shoes with makeup. Now there are ballet shoes to match all skin tones. A huge leap forward for inclusion in the ballet world."
At 25 years old, he's also the second youngest solo act to ever headline the main stage, after a 24-year-old David Bowie took the limelight in 1971.
I an 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.
- CROWN OUT NOW :crown: (@stormzy) June 28, 2019
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 :heart:
- CROWN OUT NOW :crown: (@stormzy) June 28, 2019
At the 2018 Brit Awards, Stormzy called out Theresa May and the entire UK government over their handling of the Grenfell tower tragedy which killed 71 people in June 2017.
Taking to the stage, he rapped: "Theresa May, where's the money for Grenfell?" Before adding that the government 'just forgot about Grenfell, you criminals / and you got the cheek to call us savages / you should do some jail time, you should pay some damages / we should burn your house down and see if you can manage this'.
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