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Stormzy’s mother tells her son she is ‘so proud’ of his Glastonbury set in series of sweet text messages



Stormzy‘s mother told her son she “so proud” of him after his history-making headline set at Glastonbury.

The rapper shared screengrabs of text messages sebt by his mum following his set on Friday night. 

The messages, shared on Twitter, read: “Good morning my hero you made me so so proud, you’ve made me a very proud mum never forget that, the phone calls texts messages was so overwhelming,

“I just want to see you and hug you.”

The second message read: “And also I am going to dance for you at church.” She added the praise hands emoji.

Stormzy made history when he became the first black British solo artist to headline at the Worthy Farm festival in its 49-year history

Stormzy shared sweet messages that his mother sent him after his Glastonbury set (Twitter/@Stormzy)

The Croydon-born star described his slot on the Pyramid stage as “the greatest night of my entire life”.

He was showered with praise following the performance , with festival organiser Emily Eavis also lauding the rapper for “the perfect gig”.

She told the Glastonbury Free Press: “I am speechless, that gig was incredible. 

Stormzy performs on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival (EPA)

“It was a huge moment for us, up there with the all time greatest Glastonbury performances and one for the history books.

“The perfect gig. I’m so happy for him, it could not have been better.

“It also confirmed for me that our crowd is the best in the world. Watching that huge audience lock in and give so much back was very moving.

“The atmosphere was incredible but then it has been since the gates opened.”

It was revealed after his set that Graffiti artist Banksy designed the Union Jack stab vest worn by the rapper during his performance .

Stormzy later implied he was not aware the vest was made by the elusive artist, sharing Banksy’s post on Twitter and writing: “Absolutely f****** speechless.”

Glastonbury: Stormzy fans left thrilled with headline Pyramid Stage set

On his lengthy Instagram post he thanked all those who had helped and encouraged him, including Jay-Z and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, as well as all those who appeared on stage with him.

He concluded: “THANK YOU GUYS, THANK YOU GOD. I am proud of myself and I feel blessed and fulfilled and purposeful. Your Glastonbury 2019 headliner, over and out.”

Stormzy is the second-youngest solo act to headline the festival, after David Bowie in 1971 when he was 24.



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