Kendrick Lamar in tears as he delivers powerful Glastonbury end with protest against US abortion ruling
ok.co.ukKendrick Lamar has closed Glastonbury 2022 with a powerful headline set which saw him chant “Godspeed for women’s rights” before dramatically exiting the Pyramid Stage.The Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper, 35, ensured his debut at the festival would be memorable with an array of hit songs from his back catalogue accompanied by finely choreographed dancers.The performance reached its theatrical pinnacle at the end as the lights came up during his rendition of new song Saviour to reveal fake blood was pouring down his face from a crown of thorns.
Before playing the song, Lamar, who has previously been open about his Christian faith, said the crown of thorns represented Christ.
The crown which adorned his head was reportedly made by Tiffany and Co, and features 8000 diamonds, according to British Vogue.The words “You Saviour I Am Not” blazed on the screens behind him as he performed the track with fake blood continually pouring down his face and white shirt.
As his dancers encircled him, fireworks erupted across the stage as he repeatedly chanted “they judge you, they judge Christ.
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